Jesuits On...Reconciliation

Face it, the sacrament of reconciliation is a mystery to many Catholic and non-Catholic alike. What is the real purpose of this sacrament? Why must a priest be involved when God already knows my shortcomings? How can Jesus really forgive me?

Fr. Paul Brian Campbell, S.J., tackles these issues and illuminates this sacrament through its evolution in the church. Drawing on his own experience and those of his fellow priests, Fr. Campbell discusses the difficulties many face in understanding, accepting and participating in this sacrament.

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[polo0750]

Jesus left us in his church the gift of reconciliation-today people go to Oprah and the like to confess their sins. The church is blessed with the gift of reconciliation.

[someman7]

God calles, no doubt. It's for a man to answer.

[someman7]

Romans talk about the law, and works of man, rather than works of Holy Spirit. There is a difference.

[Zigguret]

And repenting of sin. Means to change your mind, How can a darkened, alienated, wicked sinner. Who is outside the Light of Christ, how can he possibly change his own mind. Unless God initiates it?

[Zigguret]

First, Read Romans 8 It is clear from the Greek that Justification, Sanctification, and glorification are all present. But it still is an ongoing process. If you believe it is all works it is not of faith then.

[someman7]

Are you familiar with the act repenting of sin? Then what's so confusing about the Sacrament of reconsiliation?

As far as the grace goes, sure we believe it, and the faith, however we put no extra interpretation on James 2:24 and take it literally as well:

"Do you see that by works a man is justified; and not by faith only?"

Faith is not the only prerequisite for salvation. There is also works, and baptism etc. You must give your whole being to God.

[IAmBiggestFan]

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[Zigguret]

And teach that the absurd doctrine that the death of Christ is reinstituded by the priest blessing. By transubstansiation.

[Zigguret]

sorry, I was just seeing if My post worked. Anyways What is any different from your so called " Christianity" than Roman paganisim. You don't believe in being justfied by faith through Grace.