Contrition

Christian concept of repentance for sins

In Christianity, contrition or contriteness (from Latin contritus 'ground to pieces, breaking of something hardened', is repentance for sins one has committed. The remorseful person is said to be contrite. A central concept in much of Christianity, contrition is regarded as the first step, through Christ, towards reconciliation with God.

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