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The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God like the "prodigal son" and to acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest. ... Modern society has lost a sense of sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ, I must make an effort to recognize sin in my daily actions,
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www.catholic.org/prayers/confession.php
www.catholic.org/prayers/confession.php
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Featured Today. The best resources for all catholic news, resorces, and information. ... One should refer to the Catholic Catechism on Confession - various types of it. Do not make a confession here, there is no one to absolve you. Go to the Mass, and the Penitential Rite is a time to do it in private.
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www.catholic.org/featured/headline.php?ID=1143
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It is not true that for the Catholic the mere "telling of one's sins" suffices to obtain their forgiveness. Without sincere sorrow and purpose of amendment, confession avails nothing, the pronouncement of absolution is of no effect, and the guilt of the sinner is greater than before.
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www.newadvent.org/cathen/11618c.htm
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A Catholic friend of mine recently went to confession at her parish church for the first time in years. She had personal reasons for wanting to seek absolution, but there was this, too: She said she'd long felt a little sorry for the priests sitting alone ... On Web sites like Daily Confession and Not Proud,
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www.slate.com/id/2130589/
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Q. How many conditions are necessary to make a good confession?; A. To make a good confession five things are necessary: (1) Examination of Conscience; (2) Sorrow for having offended God; (3) A resolution of sinning no more; ... Home . My Catholic Start Page . Catholic Web Directory . Discussion Forum .
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www.catholic-pages.com/penance/howto.asp
www.catholic-pages.com/penance/howto.asp
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6:12). The means by which God forgives sins after baptism is confession: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Minor or venial sins can be confessed directly to God, but for grave or mortal sins, ... CATHOLIC QUOTES...
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www.catholic.com/library/Confession.asp
www.catholic.com/library/Confession.asp
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Scripture Catholic.com provides citations regarding the SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION and FORGIVENESS OF SINS. ... The Early Church’s Practice of Oral Confession ... This has been the teaching of the Catholic Church for 2,000 years, but, today, most Protestants no longer agree that there is such a distinction. Mortal sins lead to...
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www.scripturecatholic.com/confession.html
www.scripturecatholic.com/confession.html
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Catholic confession has evolved over time; Fewer attend, and emphasis now is on spiritual guidance ... He said going to confession and doing other traditional religious practices are "kind of an attempt to solidify the Catholic identity in an external way."
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www.seattlepi.com/local/149281_confession21.html
www.seattlepi.com/local/149281_confession21.html
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