repentance
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Special prayers are recited, and the liturgy’s imagery focuses on repentance and seeking forgiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
He also visits a religious commune and witnesses actual generosity only to remain apathetic about repentance or emotional growth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
In my view, there’s no contradiction because wearing ashes in public, unlike righteous acts of giving alms, fasting and praying in public, is a sign that we are sinners and in need of repentance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
The frail Jones expressed regret for his past and Lee decided to believe his repentance was sincere.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
I spent most of my time in a state of repentance for things I had vividly desired to do but had not done.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
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