penitential Sentence Examples
- The priest donned his penitential robes to lead the congregation in repentance.
- The penitent sinner knelt before the altar, seeking forgiveness through penitential prayers.
- The penitential procession wound its way through the cathedral, a solemn act of contrition.
- The penitential liturgy included a time of silent reflection and self-examination.
- The harsh penitential discipline was meant to purify the soul and atone for sins.
- The hermit's life was one of solitude and penitential deprivation.
- The penitent's tears washed away the stains of his past transgressions.
- The penitential season of Lent was a time for fasting and repentance.
- The penitential hymn expressed sorrow and longing for God's mercy.
- The penitential heart is open to the healing power of forgiveness.
penitential Meaning
penitential (s)
showing or constituting penance
penitential (a.)
Of or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitential tears.
penitential (n.)
A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book.
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FAQs About the word penitential
showing or constituting penanceOf or pertaining to penitence, or to penance; expressing penitence; of the nature of penance; as, the penitential book; penitenti
penitent, remorseful, contrite, apologetic, repentant, embarrassed, ashamed, sorry, blushing, hangdog
unrepentant, unashamed, remorseless, shameless, unrepentant, unashamed, brazen, brazen, remorseless,shameless
The priest donned his penitential robes to lead the congregation in repentance.
The penitent sinner knelt before the altar, seeking forgiveness through penitential prayers.
The penitential procession wound its way through the cathedral, a solemn act of contrition.
The penitential liturgy included a time of silent reflection and self-examination.
