Quote by Joseph Pohle

“efficacy of perfect contrition be reconciled with the dogma that the power of the keys is necessary for the forgiveness of sins? Why have…

— Joseph Pohle

“If his contrition is not perfect, the unworthily received Sacrament of Baptism can re cover its effects only in connection with Penance, which blots…

— Joseph Pohle

“I. Penance is a true Sacrament, instituted by Christ for the forgiveness of post-baptismal sins. II. Penance is a Sacrament distinct from Baptism. 24…

— Joseph Pohle

“(c) Satisfaction or some painful work, imposed by the priest and performed by the penitent, to satisfy divine justice for sins committed; and (d)…

— Archibald Alexander Hodge

“Perfect contrition (contritio), which is a true supernatural sorrow from a motive of perfect charity, justifies a man independently of the Sacraments.”

— Joseph Pohle

“If the desire for Baptism is accompanied by perfect con trition, we have the so-called baptismus ftaminis, which forthwith justifies the sinner, provided, of…

— Joseph Pohle

Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission;…

— Thomas Aquinas

“Imperfect contrition (attritio) is a true supernatural sorrow from a motive of incipient charity or fear, coupled with a firm purpose of amendment. 9…

— Joseph Pohle

“The sanctifying grace required for these Sac raments can be obtained either by making an act of perfect contrition or by worthily receiving the…

— Joseph Pohle

“The faithful of to-day should try by a more ardent contrition to make up for the enforced mildness of the Church in the administration…

— Joseph Pohle

“—With the sole exception of Penance, which demands certain supernatural acts (faith, contrition, etc.) either as quasi-matter, or at least as a necessary condition,…

— Joseph Pohle

“Since, however, God has ordained Baptism as a necessary means of salva tion, 26 perfect contrition, in order to obtain forgiveness of sins, must…

— Joseph Pohle