Definitions for "Penitence"
The quality or condition of being penitent; the disposition of a penitent; sorrow for sins or faults; repentance; contrition.
Sorrow for sin, with desire to amend and atone
Prayer in which we confess our sins and make restitution where possible, with the intention to amend our lives (BCP, p. 857).
Keywords:  remorse, conduct, your
remorse for your past conduct