Of the Parts of Penance, in Particular, and First of Contrition

We must now consider each single part of Penance, and (1) Contrition; (2) Confession; (3) Satisfaction. The consideration about Contrition will be fourfold: (1) What is it? (2) What should it be about? (3) How great should it be? (4) Of its duration; (5) Of its effect.Under the first head there are three points of inquiry:(1) Whether Contrition is suitably defined?(2) Whether it is an act of virtue?(3) Whether attrition can become contrition?

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