Category Archives: GO TO CONFESSION

Catholic Herald: The Church should make life harder for Catholics

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is something for us all to think about as we approach the Year of Faith.
From the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald, comes this good reflection.  It is on their regular site, but can be found in the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: How to go to a Catholic college without losing your faith and your mind?

Posted on 20 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I will be attending a catholic university in the fall, and I have recently learned that it teaches heresy. While I am not shocked by this, I am concerned about myself and my faith. I am still a … Continue reading →

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United States of America: “Mission Territory”. Wherein Fr. Z rants.

Posted on 17 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

For a long time the Church in the USA was under the aegis of the Holy See’s then Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, called now the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. This is why, for example, … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Parish: “We welcome drop ins!”

Posted on 13 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I missed this the other day.  From the UK’s best Catholic weekly, The Catholic Herald:
Worshippers attending Mass at Brentwood Cathedral in Essex had a rude experience when a large block of ice fell through the roof during the Eucharistic Prayer.
Fr … Continue reading →

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The Sins Which “Cry To Heaven” For Vengeance and You

Posted on 6 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Taylor Marshall at Canterbury Tales has posted on the sins which “cry to heaven” for vengeance, saying also that the USA have failed 4 for 4!
Some sources identity five sins that cry to heaven for vengeance or, variously, justice.
If you have … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Hard-of-hearing priest confessor. Was I absolved?

Posted on 28 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I love the fact that we have a human dimension to Holy Church.  We are a Church of flawed sinners, of weak people susceptible to the attacks and problems of the world the flesh and the devil.  Our Lord gave … Continue reading →

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Wanna be free? Go to confession!

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the blog of the Gregorian Institute of Benedictine College in Kansas, there is an entry for the Fortnight for Freedom about the importance of returning to the sacrament of penance.
In other words: Wanna be free? Go to confession!
Let’s have a … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can any priest hear a Confession on an airplane or ship?

Posted on 18 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Can any priest hear a Confession on an airplane or ship? I know jurisdiction is automatic in emergencies, but what if a passenger was not in immediate danger and simply wanted to confess?
In general, yes.  In the Latin … Continue reading →

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A Saturday Thought

Posted on 9 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

During our Latin Mass Conference this afternoon, soon-to-be Fr Hunwicke, said something very sensible in his excellent talk.
Every time you go to confession, you make it easier for others to go. You make it easier for priest to hear … Continue reading →

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Ecce vide, pulchra sumus

Posted on 31 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In rooting around in my things while writing an article for the paper, I found a great quote of Augustine.
For Augustine all created things in the universe, even inanimate things, both give witness to God and give Him glory.
“Respondent tibi … Continue reading →

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