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Confessing 2 the priest
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What is the traditional way doing penance?
Roman Catholic AnswerIf by penance you are referring to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the traditional way of doing this is to confess your sins to a priest while you are kneeling behind a screen in a confessional.
What is the traditional way of doing penance?
A Protestant answer If by 'traditional' you mean in accordance with scripture the answer is there is no way of doing the penance, as such a concept does not exist. Jesus died for all our sins committed in the past present and future. What we need to do is repent of our sins This does not mean just feeling sorry or admitting that we have done wrong but it implies making an effort to do better in future. This is much more of a real penance as it can often be very difficult to change our wrong behaviour or attitude. ---- A Catholic answer (Catholics in union with the Pope) The traditional forms of penance would be the ones Christians have done from time immemorial in imitation of the Master - prayer, fasting, and good works.
What is a traditional way of do Penance?
Confessing 2 the priest
What is penitence?
One that repents. Repentant sinner, person doing penance under direction of confessor
What is it called when monks or nuns self torture for god?
"Doing penance" or "practicing mortification".
What is another way of doing penance?
Another way of doing penance is through acts of charity or service to others. This can include volunteering at a local charity, helping those in need, or performing random acts of kindness as a way to show remorse and make amends.
Can you use the word penance in a sentence?
Penance is a noun. Penance is a religious discipline. I'll chalk up this drudgery as penance.
A sentence with the word penance?
Penance is a religious discipline.
When was Penance - band - created?
Penance - band - was created in 1990.
When did Penance - band - end?
Penance - band - ended in 2004.
What do ash on ash Wednesday signify?
The ashes represent a number of things. They are a reminder that we are mortals and will die - 'Remember man that you were dust and to dust you shall return.' The ashes are also a symbol of penance. In ancient times people would sprinkle themselves with ashes when they were doing penance. During Lent we should take time to examine our lives and look for areas where we need to improve. We should also do some form of sacrifice or penance such as giving up something we enjoy doing or performing acts of charity.
How is penance used in a sentence?
She offered several prayers as penance for her sins.
