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Absolution (Noun)

The act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The priest granted absolution to the penitent after hearing their confession and imposing a suitable penance.
The absolution pronounced by the bishop was a formal declaration of forgiveness for the sins of the entire congregation.
In the Catholic tradition, absolution is considered a sacrament that restores the sinner to a state of grace.
The act of absolution is not just a matter of forgiveness, but also of healing and reconciliation with God and the community.
Through the sacrament of penance, the priest offers absolution to those who truly repent of their sins and seek forgiveness.

The condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The priest granted her absolution after she confessed her sins and expressed remorse.
In the Catholic Church, absolution is considered a sacrament that frees the penitent from the guilt of sin.
The priest's words of absolution brought a sense of peace and relief to the young man who had been struggling with guilt.
After receiving absolution, the woman felt a weight had been lifted from her shoulders and she could start anew.
The priest's role in granting absolution is to act as a mediator between God and the penitent, offering forgiveness and reconciliation.