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Sacraments: §1450 — Tolle Lege

Catechism

§1450

Sacraments › … › VII. The Acts of the Penitent

"Penance requires . . . The sinner to endure all things willingly, be contrite of heart, confess with the lips, and practice complete humility and fruitful satisfaction."

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Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican.va)