Contrition
glossary_termSorrow of the soul and hatred for the sin committed, together with a resolution not to sin again. Contrition is the most important act of the penitent, and is necessary for the reception of the Sacrament of Penance
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CHAPTER TWO THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
Among the penitent's acts Contrition occupies first place. Contrition is "sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed, together with the resolution not to sin again." 50