Gate of Purgatory

The Three Parts of the Sacrament of Penance

First Step White marble, like a mirror Examination of conscience leads to contrition (sorrow for sin) Contritio cordis
(Contrition of heart)

Second Step Rough, cracked, darker than blue-black Confession (telling one's sins to the priest: shame and embarassment) Confessio oris
(Confession of mouth)

Third Step Flaming red the color of blood Satisfaction--Christ's sacrifice and any restitution or good works the sinner may perform Satisfactio operis
(Satisfaction of works
[restitution])

First Step	White marble, like a mirror	Examination of conscience leads to contrition (sorrow for sin)	Contritio cordis (Contrition of heart)
Second Step	Rough, cracked, darker than blue-black	Confession (telling one's sins to the priest: shame and embarassment)	Confessio oris (Confession of mouth)
Third Step	Flaming red the color of blood	Satisfaction--Christ's sacrifice and any restitution or good works the sinner may perform	Satisfactio operis (Satisfaction of works [restitution])