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Category Archives: GO TO CONFESSION
Minneapolis church murderer and YOU
You’ve no doubt seen news by now about the shooter in S. Minneapolis (my native place) at Annunciation Church during a morning school Mass. first of the new school year. The killer – “trans” – killed children (8 and 10), … Read More
ASK FATHER: In the confessional Father said the Holy Spirit is a woman.
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Father during confession said in his opinion, the Holy Spirit is a woman. “She gives us birth in baptism, she will help you.” [Jackass!] His other remarks were well taken but I was so appalled I … Read More
ASK FATHER: Looking again at the issue of Friday abstinence
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I would like to offer an alternate point of view on Friday abstinence. The often referenced allowance by the U.S. Bishops, to do some other unnamed act instead of abstaining from meat, was agreed on in … Read More
ASK FATHER: Father just said “I absolve you in the name of….”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve been in a conundrum after confession today. The priest, a very holy yet elderly one was the confessor. At the words of absolution he said “and I absolve you in the name of etc…” and … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest cut me off while confessing my sins
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Long-time listener, first-time caller, as it were. I’ve followed your blog for years, and it has been a great source of knowledge and spiritual wisdom for me. I went to confession today in a cathedral. As … Read More
ASK FATHER: Priest went “off script” when giving absolution
From a reader… QUAERITUR: In Confession recently, a visiting priest went off script during the absolution and concluded with “I do absolve you in the name of the Father…” Do you think this is valid? I trust in God’s mercy … Read More
ASK FATHER: Security video camera inside a confessional
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Are security cameras allowed inside the confessional? I went to confession to a Novus Ordo parish and when I was done saying my sins something prompted me to look up and when I did, I saw … Read More
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Questioning the “success” of frequent Communion
At Crisis find a piece by Michael Ortiz which delves into the long term effect in the Church of the practice of frequent Communion. He reasonably points out what the intention of Pius X was and, in good circumstances, the … Read More
“Ministerial Miranda”? Another attack on the Seal of Confession on priests… and on YOU.
Most American and many illegals know a little about the Miranda Warning, sort of. In short, it is a notification given to “suspects” advising them of their right to silence and protection from self-incrimination and legal representation. There was a … Read More
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