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Tag Archives: confession
Reader Feedback: To priests who hear confessions.
From a reader: Reverend and dear Father: I would like to thank you and all priests. Because of your blog and other priests’ blogs on the net I have gone to a full and complete confession for the first time in … Read More
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Saturday confession reminder
It is Saturday during Lent. Please think about going to confession. You might consider offering to give a ride to someone who is shut-in or without transportation.
“Today, I went to confession for the first time in nearly 27 years.”
From a reader: Today, I went to confession for the first time in nearly 27 years. I am 34, so this is my first time as an adult. After some trembling at the beginning, I managed to push through with … Read More
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Diocese of Venice, Florida promotes Sacrament of Penance during Lent
WDTPRS kudos go out to His Excellency Most Rev. Frank Dewayne, Bishop of Venice in Florida for a diocese-wide effort, called “The Light Is On” campaign, to get people to go to confession during Lent. The diocese has bought time … Read More
Lent is near: Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession
Quinquagesima Sunday is behind us and Ash Wednesday is upon us. It has been a while since I have posted this. Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession o{]:¬) We should… 1) …examine our consciences regularly and thoroughly; … Read More
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QUAERITUR: Priest walking around outside the confessional, able to see penitents.
From a reader: I went to make confession at a local parish, but saw the priest walking around near the confessional. Since it’s not a priest I wanted to make my confession to, I left to go to another church. … Read More
QUAERITUR: Confession to a priest who is a family member
From a reader: I thought I heard somewhere that a priest ought to avoid hearing the confession of a close relative, especially his parents. I presumed this was for practical and not canonical reasons, no? Thanks for your consideration and … Read More
QUAERITUR: Kissing the priest’s stole after receiving absolution
From a reader: I’ve encountered the custom of the penitent kissing the sole of the priest after he is given absolution. I have been unable to find any information about the origins or the application of this practice. I have … Read More
QUAERITUR: Going to confession after many years
From a reader: The more I read you the more I’m intent on going to Confession again. I’m 31, and haven’t been since I was confirmed. As you know, it just hasn’t been consistently preached that it is necessary. I … Read More
Struggling with going to confession? Take heart from a reader.
Struggling with going to confession? Take heart from a reader: I’ve recently begun reading your blog with regularity and was moved by your frequent and urgent calls to the sacrament of confession. I’ve started trying to make a regular monthly … Read More
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