Did the Church Change the Name of Confession?
“The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance, or reconciliation.” (CCC 1486)
Results from Tag: 'confession'
As Christmas Approaches, Priests Should Emphasize That Confession Can Heal, Cardinal Says
“The confessor, with the humble and faithful exercise of his ministry, shows to the world that the Lord is present: he is present as a merciful embrace, as love and justice, as truth and grace, as consolation and tenderness,” Cardinal Piacenza said.
The How-Tos You Didn’t Know You Needed for Confession, the Rosary and Adoration
Ascension Press presents ‘Pocket Guide’ series.
Prepare Your Heart for Advent: Why (and How) to Return to Sunday Mass and Confession 2021
Part I of our annual Advent guides
What is the Seal of Confession?
A Q&A with Cardinal Mauro Piacenza of the Vatican's Apostolic Penitentiary
Nuncio: Confession Must be Part of Talks on Worthiness to Receive Communion
Archbishop Pierre addressed a July 28 online panel discussion of “Communion, Catholics, and Public Life,” which focused largely on a draft Eucharistic document of the U.S. bishops’ conference.
New Jersey Parish Reverses Vaccine Mandate for Confessions
The Church’s Code of Canon Law states that confessions should not be refused, provided the proper conditions are met.
Pope Francis: Going to Confession is ‘Abandoning Oneself to Love’
Addressing more than 800 priests and seminarians participating in a course on the internal forum organized by the Apostolic Penitentiary, Francis underscored that a “good confessor is always called to see this miracle of change, to be aware of the work of grace in the hearts of penitents.”
Top 4 Super Bowl Commercials: Pro-Life Messages, a Confessional, and Paralympian Jessica Long!
With so many ads during the big game last night, four have messages worth hearing.
