388. What is contrition?
Contrition is sincere for having offended God, and for the sins we have committed, with a purpose of sinning no more.
389. Will God forgive us any sin unless we have true contrition for it?
God will not forgive us any sin, whether or venial, unless we have contrition for it.
390. When is sorrow for sin true contrition?
Sorrow for sin is true contrition when it is , supernatural, , and universal.
391. When is our sorrow interior?
Our sorrow is interior when it comes from our , and not merely from our lips.
392. When is our sorrow supernatural?
Our sorrow is supernatural when, with the help of God's , it arises from motives which spring from and not merely from natural motives.
393. When is our sorrow supreme?
Our sorrow is supreme when we hate sin every other evil, and are willing to endure any rather than offend God in the future by sin.
394. When is our sorrow universal?
Our sorrow is universal when we are sorry for mortal sin which we may have had the misfortune to commit.