A good confession would be a truthful confession. Your minister is not there to judge you, at least not in the true sense of the word. He is there to help you bring about atonement and forgiveness, so wouldn't it be best to be truthful? ...
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Many of us have trouble with the concept of sin. It is difficult to accept that even when we are trying to be good, there are areas of our life that remain sinful. We may still harbor lusts, or tell lies, or make hurtful comments to others....
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Catholics go to confession because Jesus gave His disciples the power and authority to forgive and retain sins (John 20: 21-23). In order for a priest to know if you are truly repentant, he must hear your confession. In your religion, all y...
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Hello Dick, Luther says, "When I urge you to go to Confession, I am doing nothing else than urging you to be a Christian." Confession of sins and pronouncement of the Absolution are basic and integral parts of Lutheran Christianit...
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However, if you can not come at this time, see the pastor or call the Parish Office for an appointment.
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9:1 Now the first covenant, in fact, had regulations for worship and its earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tent was prepared, the outer one, which contained the lampstand, the table, and the presentation of the loaves; this is called the holy plac...
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If no harm befalls the receiver of said confession, is it wise to reveal? There are bound to be consequences if the information was intentionally withheld: a cheating spouse, a truant child, a lingering medical condition. In each scenario,...
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