Penance
Penance
The Sacrament of Reconciliation brings about a change of heart through God's mercy and forgiveness. Reconciliation (also known as Confession or Penance) is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed against God.
"He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two-by-two...They anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them." Mark 6:7, 13