Such repentance is the primary requisite for forgiveness and absolution. The practice of absolution or of a given penance varies greatly. These include confirmation, ordination, anointing the sick, confession and absolution, and marriage. Many branches have slight variations in their doctrine of absolution and penance. The bathing is believed to result in merit or absolution of past sins. Excommunication is either reserved or non-reserved regarding the absolution from censure. Teaching on absolution from serious sins has varied somewhat throughout history. Gilbert then refused to acknowledge his transgressions and seek absolution. Some churches also allow for individual absolution on Saturdays before the Eucharistic service. His absolution and last rites were administered by a Capuchin, Father Aloysius Travers. Bergoglio comforts Benedict and offers him absolution as well. There may have been a spiritual dimension seeking absolution through warfare. He then went to Rome to beg absolution, which was refused. The second stage is a cycle of prayers, the funeral Mass, and absolution. Hamilton leaves, without giving Toby any absolution.