To what "Roman Catholic definition of penance" do you refer?
Etymologically, the word "penance" comes from a Latin root meaning "punish" or "punishment". Pretty sure crucifixion would qualify.
My understanding of Roman catholicsm, if you confess, then you receive your punishment of things to do to make yourself right again.
A non-Biblical position.
How many do you have for crying out loud?
Etymologically, the word "penance" comes from a Latin root meaning "punish" or "punishment". Pretty sure crucifixion would qualify.
then why does the Catholic Bible translate the word *repentance* as *penance? if it's about punishment.