What is venial sin?

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Multiple Choice

What is venial sin?

Explanation:
Venial sin is a smaller offense against God that wounds our love for Him and for others, but it does not destroy our relationship with Him. It can be repaired by acts of charity and repentance—loving actions, prayer, and turning back toward God. This is different from mortal sin, which is a grave offense that breaks our communion with God and usually requires confession for healing. It isn’t described as a sin that only God knows.

Venial sin is a smaller offense against God that wounds our love for Him and for others, but it does not destroy our relationship with Him. It can be repaired by acts of charity and repentance—loving actions, prayer, and turning back toward God. This is different from mortal sin, which is a grave offense that breaks our communion with God and usually requires confession for healing. It isn’t described as a sin that only God knows.

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