Dist. 16, Part 2, Divisio Textus
by St. Bonaventure
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## COMMENTARY ON DISTINCTION XVI.

### Part II.

#### *On the subjective parts of penance.*

*But to the things already said it must be added that penance is performed in three ways.*

FOR THE TEXT OF THE MASTER SEE ABOVE, PAGE 381.

### DIVISION OF THE TEXT.

Above, the Master treated of the integral parts of penance. Here he treats of the subjective parts, which are: the penance before baptism, and after baptism the penance for mortal sins, and thirdly the penance for venial sins. Now this part is divided into two parts according to two chapters. In the first he divides penance by a threefold distinction. In the second he specifically sets forth the mode of penance for venial sins, there: *But what satisfaction for venial sins is sufficient.*

The first part has two [sections]. In the first he sets down the division. In the second he confirms it by authorities, there: *There are three actions of penance,* etc.

Likewise the second part is divided into two. In the first he assigns sufficient satisfaction. In the second he sums up, there: *From these and the other things premised,* etc.

### TREATMENT OF THE QUESTIONS.

For the understanding of this part according to the threefold penance which the Master distinguishes in the text, three things are principally asked.

First it is asked concerning the penance before baptism.

Second, concerning the penance after baptism, which is for mortal sins.

Third, concerning the penance which is for venial sins.

### ARTICLE I.

#### *On penance before baptism.*

Concerning the first, two things are asked.

First it is asked whether one ought to repent and grieve for original sin.

Second, whether one approaching baptism with an actual [sin] must, before the Sacrament of penance, receive [it].