[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.

[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!

[mlizzy]

Confession is such a beautiful Sacrament, one that is not partaken anywhere near as frequently as it should be. That being said, maybe you could start this thread over again. All the deletions scar up the beauty of the article which deals in forgiveness from Our Lord.

[johngrace]

Thank you! Salvation Great Post! Wow all that biblical verses but being a Papist should I Like it? You know how we Papist twist scripture?