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Tag Archives: confession
GUEST POST: I typically go to confession “when needed”…
From a reader… Narratur: I know of your constant preaching about the need for confession, and so I thought to share my experience today. I typically go to confession “when needed,” meaning when I perceive I have sinned in a … Read More
The elation of a good confession humbly made
At The Catholic Thing there is a piece by Regis Martin about the Sacrament of Penance. When was the last time you went to confession? When was the last time you made that good and complete confession of all mortal sins … Read More
Fathers! You are the mighty enemies of our enemy, Hell!
GO TO CONFESSION! What a victory for the demons of Hell it has been to run down the Sacrament of Penance until it is barely thought of in some parishes. Fathers, if you are parish priests and have the obligation … Read More
Posted in GO TO CONFESSION, Priests and Priesthood
Tagged Card. Sarah, confession, crisis, reconciliation, sacrament of penance
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45 Comments
ASK FATHER: Can absolution be granted when no purpose of amendment exists?
Under another entry here a commentator asked: Can absolution be granted where no purpose of amendment exists? If granted, with no purpose of amendment, does it even ‘take’? No. And No. In normal circumstances, when there isn’t danger or some … Read More
ASK FATHER: Enervating, paralyzing shame and going to confession
I have occasionally exhorted you to … GO TO CONFESSION! I shall continue to do so. I take seriously my duty to try to keep as many of you out of Hell as I can and get as many as … Read More
ASK FATHER: Can SSPX priest still give absolution validly after the Year of Mercy?
From a reader… For the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis gave permission to receive Absolution from SSPX priests. Has that permission ended with the Year of Mercy or is it still in effect? We can’t find an official answer explaining … Read More
When was the last time you heard those words?
A correspondent sent the following, which I offer for your consideration: Our Lord speaking to St. Faustina in the Diary of Divine Mercy: “He who refuses to pass through the door of My mercy must pass through the door of … Read More
Posted in GO TO CONFESSION
Tagged absolution, confession, sacrament of penance, Year of Mercy
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17 Comments
ASK FATHER: Will SSPX priests be able to absolve validly after the Year of Mercy closes?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I’ve been searching through the Internet, and since I’ve found absolutely nothing regarding this matter, I’ve thought I might as well just send this question to you so that you can be the first (hopefully) to write about it. … Read More
ASK FATHER: The priest said: “I give you the absolution …”
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Reverend Father, If a priest in the confessional says “I give you the absolution in the name of the Father and the Song and the Holy Spirit” Is the absolution valid since he did not say … Read More
ASK FATHER: Do I have to confess everything if people might overhear?
From a reader… Hi Fr. X: [I’m sorry. Fr. X is not available right now. May I be of help?] I have a question for an Unreconstructed Ossified Manualist. [You’ve come to the right place.] I think I read someone … Read More
Archlaic on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “One swallow does not a summer make, but given one particular piece of the puzzle it is possible that something…”
