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  • 11contrition — n. 1) to show contrition 2) to express; feel contrition 3) an act of contrition 4) contrition for * * * [kən trɪʃ(ə)n] feel contrition an act of contrition to express to show contrition contrition for …

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  • 12contrition —    This word (from the Latin conterere, meaning to grind ) refers to repentance for wrongdoing. Genuine contrition includes three elements: sincere sorrow, detestation of sin, and a resolution not to sin again. An Act of Contrition is a… …

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  • 13Contrition — Con*tri tion, n. [F. contrition, L. contritio.] 1. The act of grinding or ribbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The breaking of their parts into less parts by contrition. Sir I. Newton. [1913 Webster] 2. The state …

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  • 14contrition — noun /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ a) The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse. b) The act of grinding or rubbing to powder; attrition; friction; rubbing …

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  • 15The Sacrament of Penance —     The Sacrament of Penance     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Sacrament of Penance     Penance is a sacrament of the New Law instituted by Christ in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest s absolution to… …

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  • 16Music of Battlestar Galactica (reimagining) — The music of the reimagined Battlestar Galactica is a body of work largely credited to the composers Bear McCreary and Richard Gibbs. The music of Battlestar Galactica displays a variety of ethnic influences and generally does not to conform to… …

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  • 17List of minor characters in Battlestar Galactica (reimagining) — Military PersonnelZak Adama*Played by: Tobias Mehler, Clarke Hudson *First Appearance: Miniseries *Episode Count: 2 (in flashback)Zak Adama was Adama s son and Lee s brother. He was pressured into joining the military by his father, despite Lee s …

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  • 18Dr. Cottle — BSG Character Doctor Cottle (left) and Medic Layne Ishay assisting a patient bgcolor = #fc0 fgcolor = #000 name = Dr. Cottle race = Human gender = Male rank = Major colony = Unknown affiliation = Colonial Fleet portrayed=Donnelly Rhodes first =… …

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  • 19Like a Prayer (chanson) — Like a Prayer Single par Madonna extrait de l’album Like a Prayer Face A Like a Prayer Face B Act of Contrition …

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  • 20Louanne Katraine — BSG Character caption = Capt. Louanne Katraine in Torn bgcolor = #fc0 fgcolor = #000 name = Louanne Katraine (Sasha) race = Human gender = Female callsign = Kat rank=Lieutenant (Episode 1.05 2.20) Captain (Episode 3.01 3.10) affiliation =… …

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