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- DictionaryAct of con·tri·tion/ˌakt əv kənˈtriSH(ə)n/
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- 1. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a penitential prayer: "we said an act of contrition together"
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Catholic prayer that expresses sorrow for sins
An Act of Contrition is a Christian prayer genre that expresses sorrow for sins. It may be used in a liturgical service or be used privately, especially in connection with an examination of conscience. Special formulae for acts of contrition are in use in the Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed Churches. The Catholic Church does not restrict the term act of contrition to any one f... Wikipedia