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QUAERITUR: “You are absolved of your sins” instead of “I absolve you”.

From a reader:
My confessor said: “you are absolved of your sins” instead of “I absolve you … Continue reading

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GUEST POST: Preparing children for First Communion and, therefore, their first Confession

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Thank you for all you do. Your constant reminder to go to Confession is … Continue reading

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A reader on going back to Confession, the Sacrament of Penance

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I’ve been reading your blog for a few years and I wanted to write … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Priests, valid absolution of sins, and the faculty to receive sacrament confessions

From a reader about something I raised HERE.
In a recent post you wrote, “bishops and priests … Continue reading

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“Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them…”

The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.
As … Continue reading

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The Mercy of God: A truth for some uncomfortable, even offensive.

There is no sin so horrible that we little mortals can commit which our infinite and … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Priest says I was forgiven when I got into the confessional.

From a reader:
I went to confession on Good Friday at my parish Church. I had a … Continue reading

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A reader about a parish with confessions on Good Friday

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I had to tell you about what happened at our parish ___ this Good … Continue reading

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Victorious couple pleases God and the holy angels and saints by returning to confession!

From a reader:
Dear Father,
Through your influence both my husband and I went to confession today. First time … Continue reading

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A reader returns to confession after 15 years

From a reader:
Your discussions of Confession helped me go to Confession for the
first time in 15 … Continue reading

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