Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Penitential Orders A general name for religious congregations whose members are bound to perform extraordinary works of penance, or to provide others with the means of atoning for grave faults. This class includes such congregations as the Angelicals, Capuchins, Carmelites, Daughters of the Holy Cross of Liège, Third Order of St. Dominic, Order of Fontevrault, … Continue reading “Penitential Orders”

Penitential Canons Rules laid down by councils or bishops concerning the penances to be done for various sins. These canons, collected, adapted to later practice, and completed by suitable directions formed the nucleus of the Penitential Books (see MORAL THEOLOGY; PENANCE). They all belong to the ancient penitential discipline and have now only an historic … Continue reading “Penitential Canons”

PENITENTIAL An ecclesiastical book retained among the Romanists, in which is prescribed what relates to the imposition of penance, and the reconciliation of penitents. There are various penitentials, as the Roman penitential; that of the venerable Bede; that of pope Gregory the Third, &c. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Penitential (Codex Pmenitentialis) is an ecclesiastical book in … Continue reading “Penitential”

Penitentes, Los Hermanos (The Penitent Brothers), a society of flagellants existing among the Spanish of New Mexico and Colorado. (1) Practices The Hermanos Penitentes are a society of individuals, who, to atone for their sins, practise penances which consist principally of flagellation, carrying heavy crosses, binding the body to a cross, and tying the limbs … Continue reading “Penitentes, Los Hermanos”

Penitentes, Hermanos An association of flagellants organized among the Spanish peoples of New Mexico and Colorado, dating from the early 19th century, and probably an outgrowth of the Third Order of Saint Francis. Their barbaric penitential practises, which they carried on in public, caused the Archbishop of Santa Fe to order them to disband, 1889. … Continue reading “Penitentes, Hermanos”

Penitent Thief Traditionally known as Dismas, one of the thieves crucified with Christ, who rebuked his companion for demanding that Christ should save them, prayed instead a share in His Kingdom, and received the assurance: “This day thou shalt be with Me in paradise.” A portion of the cross on which he died is preserved … Continue reading “PENITENT THIEF”

Penitent Brothers An association of flagellants organized among the Spanish peoples of New Mexico and Colorado, dating from the early 19th century, and probably an outgrowth of the Third Order of Saint Francis. Their barbaric penitential practises, which they carried on in public, caused the Archbishop of Santa Fe to order them to disband, 1889. … Continue reading “Penitent Brothers”

Penitent Promises to Lev 26:40-42; Num 5:6-7; Deu 4:29-31; Deu 5:29; Deu 30:1-10; 2Ki 22:19; 1Ch 28:9; Job 22:23-29; Job 23:6; Job 33:26-28; Psa 6:8-9; Psa 9:10; Psa 22:26; Psa 24:3-6; Psa 32:5-6; Psa 34:18; Psa 51:17; Psa 70:4; Psa 90:14-15; Psa 145:18-19; Psa 147:3; Isa 27:5; Eze 18:21-23; Eze 33:10-16; Mat 5:4; Mat 6:14-15; … Continue reading “Penitent”

PENITENCE-IMPENITENCE (A) REPENTANCE(1) Duty of 2Ki17:13; 2Ch 30:6; Pro 1:23; Isa 22:12; Jer 25:5 Eze 14:6; Eze 18:31; Eze 33:11; Dan 4:27; Hos 14:2; Joe 2:12; Mal 3:7 Mat 3:2; Luk 13:2; Luk 13:3; Act 3:19; Act 8:22; Act 17:30; Act 26:20 –SEE Confession of Sin, CONFESSION Cleansing, CLEANSINGDivine Pleadings, INVITATIONS (2) Promises to the … Continue reading “PENITENCE-IMPENITENCE”

PENITENCE Is sometimes used for a state of repentance, and sometimes for the act of repenting. It is also used for a discipline or punishment attending repentance, more usually called penance. It also gives title to several religious orders, consisting either of converted debauchees and reformed prostitutes, or of persons who devote themselves to the … Continue reading “Penitence”