CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
SECOND EDITION

1492 Repentance (also called contrition) must be inspired by motives that arise from faith. If repentance arises from love of charity for God, it is called "perfect" contrition; if it is founded on other motives, it is called "imperfect."

» Enter the Catechism at this paragraph
» Table of Contents
» Index
» St. Charles Borromeo Home