Just to add my thoughts to be discussion:
1. Can I suggest that fellow priests refrain from using examples of confessions in their posts, I am aware that in Ireland there has been some discussion rega
What if I go directly to the person whom I have offended in thought, word, action or omission; does that make the 'confession' any less valid - really necessary ? Indeed I'd imagine it better to that
I have looked at the 'new' catechism. (Abolute bargain, hardback, unused and bought at my Surrey village fete for 50p!)
#1393 "Holy Communion separates us from sin. The body of Christ we receive in
PS Just want to add that I let this person read some of the thoughts here from you good people, and it's helped she and I markedly on various matters - 'Confession'al and 'Eucharistic'. So thank you
Spot on Ezekiel. Even today. Reminds me of Hosea 4. How the 'people are perishing for lack of knowledge.... "
Hosea 4
New International Version (NIV)
The Charge Against Israel
4 Hear the word o
Since the earlier post I spoke to this woman again. Asked her if anything specific had troubled her. She spoke of a 'confessional' experience in Rome while there on a trip. Said he, the priest, was li
Confession is a meeting with Christ through the Priest. In St. Faustina's diary (1602) Jesus said "Daughter, when you go to confession, to this fountain of My mercy, the Blood and Water which came fo
Ann, you ask how I confused your mention of CONFESSION instead of PENANCE. Are they not the same sacrament?
As you studied 'Early Church' at degree level you will be aware that the Catholic Church was
Very interesting thoughts here. Why don't we all know these things ? 🙂 Is it necessary to study theology. Bit of rhetoric there - no answer being sought.
I was speaking to a woman the other day wh
There is an equally persuasive theological argument for the Eucharist being a primary sacrament for the forgiveness of sins.
In the Mass we frequently ask for forgiveness: in the Penitential Rite, th
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Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Just to add my thoughts to be discussion: 1. Can I suggest that fellow priests refrain from using examples of confessions in their posts, I am aware that in Ireland there has been some discussion rega
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012What if I go directly to the person whom I have offended in thought, word, action or omission; does that make the 'confession' any less valid - really necessary ? Indeed I'd imagine it better to that
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012I have looked at the 'new' catechism. (Abolute bargain, hardback, unused and bought at my Surrey village fete for 50p!) #1393 "Holy Communion separates us from sin. The body of Christ we receive in
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012PS Just want to add that I let this person read some of the thoughts here from you good people, and it's helped she and I markedly on various matters - 'Confession'al and 'Eucharistic'. So thank you
22 August. Wednesday of Week Twenty
August 22 2012Spot on Ezekiel. Even today. Reminds me of Hosea 4. How the 'people are perishing for lack of knowledge.... " Hosea 4 New International Version (NIV) The Charge Against Israel 4 Hear the word o
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Since the earlier post I spoke to this woman again. Asked her if anything specific had troubled her. She spoke of a 'confessional' experience in Rome while there on a trip. Said he, the priest, was li
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Confession is a meeting with Christ through the Priest. In St. Faustina's diary (1602) Jesus said "Daughter, when you go to confession, to this fountain of My mercy, the Blood and Water which came fo
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Ann, you ask how I confused your mention of CONFESSION instead of PENANCE. Are they not the same sacrament? As you studied 'Early Church' at degree level you will be aware that the Catholic Church was
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012Very interesting thoughts here. Why don't we all know these things ? 🙂 Is it necessary to study theology. Bit of rhetoric there - no answer being sought. I was speaking to a woman the other day wh
Where are the penitents? Trends in Confession: John Cornwell
August 18 2012There is an equally persuasive theological argument for the Eucharist being a primary sacrament for the forgiveness of sins. In the Mass we frequently ask for forgiveness: in the Penitential Rite, th
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