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Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Year of Faith 2012 -2013. Conversion. Baptism washes away all sin Original sin Actual sin (personal sin) BUT NOT Concupiscence (the inclination to sin) human nature is still weakened Jesus continues to call the baptized to conversion
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Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Year of Faith 2012 -2013
Conversion • Baptism washes away all sin • Original sin • Actual sin (personal sin) • BUT NOT Concupiscence • (the inclination to sin) • human nature is still weakened • Jesus continues to call the baptized to conversion • the whole church is called to this second conversion. • Life long process in pursuit of holiness
Jesus possesses the authority to forgive sin • Mk 2:1-12 • Lk 7: 36-48
Three Parables of Mercy • Good Shepherd • LK 15: 3-7 • Lost coin • Lk 15 8-10 • Prodigal son/ father • Lk 15:11-32
“There will be more joy in Heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need repentance" Lk.15:7,22-25
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 • Examination of Conscience: • review the Ten Commandments, in Exodus 20:1-17. • Verses 1-11 are theological sins, • verses 12-17 moral sins. • Contrition • Be truly sorry • Remember, God Loves You • "A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will never despise" Ps.51:18. • "Peter wept bitterly" Mt.26:75 3. Purpose of Amendment: • Real sorrow for sin • includes a resolution to try not to do it again • and an intention to avoid the occasions of sin • Resolution and intentionnot “promise”
Confess your sins • How long since your last confession? • Number and kind • % • Mortal or Venial • 1 John 5:16 • Mortal sins 1st • Accept your Penance • Contrition in action • spiritual remedy • Reparation for sins committed • Forgiveness of self