Part 3 of 10: Sacrament of Penance, Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest? [Catholic Caucus]

CatholicSpirit.com ^ | 26 March 2009 | Father Michael Van Sloun

[Salvation]

There seems to be a lot of information and misinformation about Penance on the FR boards these days.

Catholic Caucus thread.

[Salvation]

The words of absolution -- GOD forgives the sins -- read the words.

 

1449 The formula of absolution used in the Latin Church expresses the essential elements of this sacrament: the Father of mercies is the source of all forgiveness. He effects the reconciliation of sinners through the Passover of his Son and the gift of his Spirit, through the prayer and ministry of the Church:

God, the Father of mercies,
through the death and the resurrection of his Son
has reconciled the world to himself
and sent the Holy Spirit among us
for the forgiveness of sins;
through the ministry of the Church
may God give you pardon and peace,
and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

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Part 3 of 10: Sacrament of Penance, Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest? [Catholic Caucus]
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[Pyro7480]

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[Steelfish]

Where the heck did you get this notion from? This is a purely voluntary act where the penitent must be truly repentant for his sins and even priests are required to make a confession as did Kings and Queens. Control?

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[srweaver]

Posted: “The personal touch. When we confess our sins to a priest, we are able to receive individualized counsel — advice that fits our unique circumstances — and we can be given a penance that is “medicinal,” specifically tailored to help us in the spiritual healing process (Canon 981).”

Rresponse: No problems with the “personal touch” as it corrsponds with Scripture. The only problem is with limiting that “touch” and “healing” to “special” believers (Catholic priests), when all Christians have the power to forgive, heal, and edify one another.

Actually (factually), John says we (Christians) are all priests in Revelation 1:6: And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Amen!

[srweaver]

Admin:

I just got your admonition, as I did not see it until after making my posts. Sorry. I did not realize I was not welcome as a non-Catholic to post to this thread. Why was it placed in the general forum?

[Judith Anne]

Can’t we have our Caucus threads without the constant interruption of people who clearly know better?

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