Confession During the Week

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Bookcat, thank you for the very good references and your patience as well.

Confession and Communion are two distinct Sacraments; they are not competing with each other, and each serves its own purpose. As explained above, they have some of the same, and some different, Graces and benefits.

I think Bookcat has done a marvelous job of explaining this. 🙂 👍:clapping:
 
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I think Bookcat has done a marvelous job of explaining this. 🙂 👍:clapping:
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he has but he hasn’t explained what I have been asking. It’s a simple question. What is the difference in confession’s absolving of sins and communion’s washing away of sins? I realize the difference of confession and communion and that each sacrament has different graces. I’m specifically asking about the differences in forgiveness.
 
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he has but he hasn’t explained what I have been asking. It’s a simple question. What is the difference in confession’s absolving of sins and communion’s washing away of sins? I realize the difference of confession and communion and that each sacrament has different graces. I’m specifically asking about the differences in forgiveness.
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Holy Communion does not “wash away” sins. That is Baptism. But I know what you mean.

Lets say I have one venial sin of anger that I am repentant of.

As to the “forgiveness” - it can be forgiven in the Sacrament of Penance (which will bring the particular effects of that Sacrament) or forgiven in reception of Holy Communion (or Marriage, or Holy Orders, or the Anointing of the Sick if I am in danger). Or it can be forgiven in an act of contrition or other way.

The venial sin is forgiven. Forgiven is forgiven.

The way that venial sin is forgiven and the other effects of that way - that is what can differ. Such as particular grace in avoiding being angry from the Sacrament of Penance. Perhaps a greater remission of temporal punishment etc. The reality of Sanctifying Grace in the Sacraments as opposed to being forgiven only during prayer. etc. One has to look at each reality and way. The Sacrament of Penance is a wonderful Sacrament and brings all it brings. Thus frequent confession of venial sins is very recommended by the Church (be it weekly or every two weeks or every month…)

Normally in the life of the Christian -ones daily sins (venial sins) are forgiven in prayer (forgive us our trespasses…)(or Holy Communion if they receive that day), in the reading of Sacred Scripture, acts of penance, acts of love etc. I mean on a daily basis. That day.

When they receive the Sacrament of Penance on a frequent basis (say weekly even) - that too is a time of forgiveness and renewal - and particular grace in working on ones venial daily sins etc. A wonderful means toward renewing the life of Baptism and discipleship. As well as receiving counsel in such.
 
Bookcat said:
Holy Communion does not “wash away” sins. That is Baptism. But I know what you mean.

Lets say I have one venial sin of anger that I am repentant of.

As to the “forgiveness” - it can be forgiven in the Sacrament of Penance (which will bring the particular effects of that Sacrament) or forgiven in reception of Holy Communion (or Marriage, or Holy Orders, or the Anointing of the Sick if I am in danger). Or it can be forgiven in an act of contrition or other way.

The venial sin is forgiven. Forgiven is forgiven.

The way that venial sin is forgiven and the other effects of that way - that is what can differ. Such as particular grace in avoiding being angry from the Sacrament of Penance. Perhaps a greater remission of temporal punishment etc. The reality of Sanctifying Grace in the Sacraments as opposed to being forgiven only during prayer. etc. One has to look at each reality and way. The Sacrament of Penance is a wonderful Sacrament and brings all it brings. Thus frequent confession of venial sins is very recommended by the Church (be it weekly or every two weeks or every month…)

Normally in the life of the Christian -ones daily sins (venial sins) are forgiven in prayer (forgive us our trespasses…)(or Holy Communion if they receive that day), in the reading of Sacred Scripture, acts of penance, acts of love etc. I mean on a daily basis. That day. (Many early Christians prayed the Lords Prayer three times a day.)

When they receive the Sacrament of Penance on a frequent basis (say weekly even) - that too is a time of forgiveness and renewal - and particular grace in working on ones venial daily sins etc. A wonderful means toward renewing the life of Baptism and discipleship. As well as receiving counsel in such.
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