penitential

Example Sentences

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Weeks later, during the penitential Yom Kippur prayers in a small Berlin synagogue, Rosenzweig reversed his decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

In 2022, Pope Francis made a "penitential pilgrimage" across Canada, where he offered an apology to local tribal leaders.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

It also marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

It’s the last gasp of fun before the penitential season of Lent begins.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2022

Since then he had footed his penitential way to Jerusalem and other distant shrines.

From Spanish Highways and Byways by Bates, Katharine Lee