21 Breast-beating that often accompanies the prayer is intended to remind one of the words being said and toencourage sincere penitence.
(A) People never beat their breast when they pray for forgiveness of their sins.
(B) When people beat their breast while praying, it is believed that it can reduce pain and punishment.
(C) Whenever people pray, they always beat their breast so as to remember the one word they have said.
(D) It is common for people to beat their breast while praying so as to show the sincerity of their vows and repentance.