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 | | For the Final Fantasy boss, see Penance (Final Fantasy); for the Marvel Comics character, see Penance (comics). |
 | | Penance (from the Latin Poenitentia, the same root as penitence, which is English means repentence, the desire to be forgiven, see contrition; in many languages only one single word is derived) is the actual name of the Catholic Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (formerly called Confession). |
 | | Self-imposed penance, also called mortification of the flesh (beacuse its natural weakness endangers the salvation of the soul unless duely controled by the devout spirit), serves to detach the penitent of his worldly passions, as to draw him into closer union with God. |
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