Penance performed prior to having committed a sin. This can apply to any difficult situation or task that can't be avoided.
Friend: "I'm so sorry you're having to go through this!"
Me: "I'm counting it as pre-penance for sins I plan to commit later."
Me: "I'm counting it as pre-penance for sins I plan to commit later."
by Squirrel Carousel November 16, 2023