PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -This sorrow for sin is not superficial: it is a holy agony. It is called in Scripture, a breaking of the heart: “The sacrifices of God are a broken and a contrite heart” (Psa 51.17); and a rending of the heart: “Rend your heart” (Joe 2.13).

Detailed explanation-2: -noun The state of being contrite; deep sorrow and repentance for sin, because sin is displeasing to God; humble penitence; through repentance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Imperfect contrition, also known as attrition-sorrow for one’s sins based upon fear of the punishment of Hell-is sufficient for a priest to absolve you in the confessional, but not enough to obtain the forgiveness of mortal sin without sacramental confession to a priest, the catechism explains.

Detailed explanation-4: -Contrition is ‘sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed together with the resolution not to sin again. ‘ When it arises from a love by which God is loved above all else, contrition is called ‘perfect’ (contrition of charity).