Contrition Means Quotes & Sayings

I'm so private and I don't know why! — China Chow

With type as with philosophy, music and food, it is better to have a little of the best than to be swamped with the derivative, the careless, the routine. — Robert Bringhurst

Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission; and satisfaction by means of good works. — Thomas Aquinas

Great thoughts in crude, unshapely verse set forth lose half their preciousness, and ever must, unless the diamond with its own rich dust be cut and polished, it seems little worth. — Thomas Bailey Aldrich

A key difference between Christianity and Islam is that Muslims believe that the Koran contains verbatim the word of God; it is written in the imperative. This precludes a comparison with Christianity. — Geert Wilders

We do not see everything in the environment in the complete, totally resolved, explicit character of the photograph. We, in fact, prioritize our seeing. — Burton Silverman

When I'm at home I practice everyday. — Jimmy Chamberlin

Cellaholics are those who interrupt quality time when they are with you, but rather text, call, and email others who are somewhere else. — Jayce O'Neal

We're dealing with two devils who both want to rule hell. — Ruta Sepetys

We must abandon the prevalent belief in the superior wisdom of the ignorant. — Daniel J. Boorstin

Contrition means finding the courage to let your heart break over sin. Willfully letting your heart break and then offering the pieces to God is a radically counter cultural idea in our society (pg. 168) — Ellen F. Davis

Our preaching does not stop with the law. That would lead to wounding without binding up, striking down and not healing, killing and not making alive, driving down to hell and not bringing back up, humbling and not exalting. Therefore, we must also preach grace and the promise of forgiveness
this is the means by which faith is awakened and properly taught. Without this word of grace, the law, contrition, penitence, and everything else are done and taught in vain. — Martin Luther