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Perfect contrition — in Catholic theology is a sorrow for sins which is motivated from the love of God. It contrasts with imperfect contrition, or attrition, a sorrow arising from a less pure motive, such as fear of Hell. It is the motive for sorrow rather than the… … Wikipedia
perfect contrition. — See under contrition (def. 2) … Useful english dictionary
perfect contrition — Совершенное раскаяние … Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов
Contrition — • Lat. contritio, a breaking of something hardened Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Contrition Contrition † … Catholic encyclopedia
contrition — [kən trish′ən] n. [ME contricioun < OFr contrition < LL(Ec) contritio, grief: see CONTRITE] 1. remorse for having done wrong 2. Theol. sorrow for having offended God: perfect contrition is such sorrow arising out of pure love of God SYN.… … English World dictionary
Contrition — Saint Peter Repentant 1823 25 , Goya Contrition or contriteness[1] (from the Latin contritus ground to pieces, i.e. crushed by guilt) is sincere and complete remorse (i.e. regret with a sense of guilt) for sins one has committed. The remorseful… … Wikipedia
contrition — /keuhn trish euhn/, n. 1. sincere penitence or remorse. 2. Theol. sorrow for and detestation of sin with a true purpose of amendment, arising from a love of God for His own perfections (perfect contrition), or from some inferior motive, as fear… … Universalium
contrition — /kənˈtrɪʃən/ (say kuhn trishuhn) noun 1. sincere penitence. 2. Theology sorrow for and detestation of sin with a true purpose of amendment, arising from a love of God for His own perfections (perfect contrition), or from some inferior motive, as… …
Imperfect contrition — (also known as attrition) in Catholic theology is a desire not to sin for a reason other than love of God. Imperfect contrition is contrasted with perfect contrition. While attrition does not produce justification, it disposes the soul to receive … Wikipedia
Attrition — • Also called imperfect contrition. Definition, its relation to sacramental penance, and moral considerations Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Attrition Attrition … Catholic encyclopedia
