Well, that's refreshing, coming from the US Roman Catholic hierarchy. Refreshing that they're actually acknowledging this behavior as a sin for one, but the real stunner is a Roman Catholic speaking of repentance and a change of heart, rather than the mechanical, physical penance. I guess repeating some words over and over, fingering beads and, heck, I don't know, donning a chicken suit and running around the courthouse square a hundred times isn't sufficient.
As I said, quite refreshing. There is hope.
Would it be fair to say that you haven't actually read much real Catholic devotional literature? You might try starting with "Story of a Soul" by St. Therese of Lisieux and the "Imitation of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis.
Careful there, your ignorance is showing.
Are not the words repentance and penance both the same words to begin with?
Are not the words repentance and penance both the same words to begin with?
Are not the words repentance and penance both the same words to begin with?
Are not the words repentance and penance both the same words to begin with?
Are not the words repentance and penance both the same words to begin with?
Are not the words repentance and penance both the same words to begin with?