“efficacy of perfect contrition be reconciled with the dogma that the power of the keys is necessary for the forgiveness of sins? Why have recourse to the Church if mortal sin can be forgiven by perfect contrition? The answer is:… — Joseph Pohle Copy Share Image
“Perfect contrition (contritio), which is a true supernatural sorrow from a motive of perfect charity, justifies a man independently of the Sacraments.” — Joseph Pohle Copy Share Image