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QUAERITUR: Act of Contrition in Latin. Okaaayyy.

Every once in a while I get an email asking for the Act of Contrition in … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Priest ad libs words of absolution

From a reader:
I have never worried about the words of absolution in confession before, but after … Continue reading

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Reader Feedback about going to confession

From a reader:
Dear Fr Z
Until today, I had not been to confession (and therefore not taken … Continue reading

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Feedback from a reader about confession

From a reader:
Hello Father! Thank you for your constant reminders about confession…I had been in a … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Writing sins on a card and burning it instead of confession.

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From a readerette:
I went to church this wednesday to a Lent … Continue reading

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Bp. Morlino provides some reminders about why we “Rejoice”, in this 4th week of Lent.

Life got ya down?  Irritated and depressed by the kulturkampf raging and the attacks of the … Continue reading

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Pope Benedict: “Each confession … a step forward for new evangelization.” Wherein Fr. Z rants.

Every personal sin drags down the entire human race.
Every sacramental reconciliation helps to build us up.
We … Continue reading

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Confession for the first time in close to four years.

From a reader:
I don’t know whether you’ll get a chance to read this email, but I just … Continue reading

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Reader Feedback: To priests who hear confessions.

From a reader:
Reverend and dear Father:
I would like to thank you and all priests.
Because of your … Continue reading

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Saturday confession reminder

It is Saturday during Lent.
Please think about going to confession.
You might consider offering to give a … Continue reading

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