were, inebriated in spirit, he frequently fell into raptures."[1]
How far distant from this saint are, not only many of the laity, but even many priests, who offer up the Sacrifice with such unseemly hurry, that neither they them selves seem to know what they are doing, nor do they allow others to fix then: attention on the sacred service.
CHAPTER XIII.
ON THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE.
THE sacrament of Penance comes next, which consists of three conditions relating to him that receives this sacrament contrition of heart, confession, and satisfaction. They who properly comply with these three things, without doubt obtain the pardon of their sins. But we must attentively consider what is meant by true contrition, sincere confession, and full satisiaction.
Let us begin with contrition. The prophet Joel exclaims: " Render your heart, and not your garments;" when the He brews wished to express their sorrow for anything, they rent their garments, so does
- ↑ Vita St. Francisci, Cap. ix.
