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Lesson 30: Encountering God’s Mercy in Confession
God rejoices when we return to Him in Confession.
God rejoices when we return to Him in Confession.
When we confess our sins to a priest, we are going to God directly.
The matter, form, minister, recipient, effects, and symbols of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son helps us understand God’s infinite mercy.
Jesus established the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick so that we might be healed and strengthened, not only of our physical afflictions, but also of our spiritual sins.
Jesus suffered, died, and was buried for our sins.
Jesus told His disciples that He would always be with them, and that we must be humble and open to the Holy Spirit.
Adam and Eve disobeyed God. This was a bad choice.
As Christians, we should always try to make good choices.
Sin is an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law that offends God.