Paenitentiam agere

Paenitentiam agere ("Penance for sins") was the seventh encyclical made by Pope John XXIII, and was issued on 1 July 1962.

Contents

The encyclical calls on Christians to practice penance, including mortification of the flesh.

It also considers the upcoming Second Vatican Council as a reason for such preparation by the faithful.

See also List of encyclicals of Pope John XXIII

References

External links Source text from the Holy See.