The Three Stages of Repentance
The Three Stages of Repentance Repentance is the central theme of Christianity. It is the teaching of St John the Forerunner in preparation for the coming of the Lord and it is also the starting point of our Lord’s teaching: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!” (Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17). Repentance, therefore, is in truth the beginning of the life in Christ. What is Repentance and how are we to achieve it? We may be assisted to understand and to undertake Repentance by breaking it down into three stages: Contrition Contrition, the feeling of remorse and [...]