CCC 1452
Christian Mystery›SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH›CHAPTER TWO THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING›VII. The Acts of the Penitent
When it arises from a love by which God is loved above all else, contrition is called "perfect" (contrition of charity). Such contrition remits venial sins; it also obtains forgiveness of mortal sins if it includes the firm resolution to have recourse to sacramental confession as soon as possible.
Footnotes
- Cf. Council of Trent (1551): DS 1677.
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