Confession question

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I would like to say that if I was uncharitable to anyone at any point, I apologize…I did not intend to be…however, the message I was trying to convey, which I believe I did effectively, I stand behind 100%…and I am glad to see there are other Catholics out there that also recognize the importance of providing inquiring Catholics with the correct teachings of Holy Mother Church…thank you for backing me up with sound Catholic Doctrine and advice. It is an abomination for someone to receive The Most Blessed Sacrament while in a state of mortal sin…it is almost as bad, if not worst, to mislead the faithful with bad advice that could result in them receiving Most Holy Communion in state of mortal sin…brothers and sisters, we must stay vigilant at all times. God Bless you all
 
As I said above, I saw nothing uncharitable about your comments and felt that you were most respectful under the circumstances. The same can not be said for the comments of your accuser and not only painted him in a very negative light but also raised serious doubt concerning his “qualifications”.
 
Thank you for your kind words Sir Knight…you are truly a class act…I am honored to be a Brother Knight with you and a fellow Sir Knight…God Bless
Sir_Knight said:
As I said above, I saw nothing uncharitable about your comments and felt that you were most respectful under the circumstances. The same can not be said for the comments of your accuser and not only painted him in a very negative light but also raised serious doubt concerning his “qualifications”.
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ComputerGeek25 said:
michealdaniels said nothing wrong in this thread. He has given correct advice regrading mortal sin, confession and the recption of the Eucharist. I suggest you read the Catholic Catechism regarding this topic.

Also, please be mindful that telling people that they can take the Eurcharist in a state of mortal sin, without sacramental confession beforehand is scandal.
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I agree. Hopefully, if one has committed a mortal sin the person immediately repents and humbly asks God’s forgiveness and mercy. It may well be that God forgives us prior to sacramental confession when we are truly sorry for having offended Him. Nevertheless, we may not approach the Eucharist until we have been to confession (which should be asap).
 
MusicaDonumDei said:
Eeek, I don’t want to get in between you both, but you bring up an interesting discussion.

I have always understood that by offering an act of perfect contrition your sins will be forgiven, although the stain of the mortal sin remains until receiving sacramental reconcilliation. In which case, the OPer should not receive the Eucharist even with good intentions because in doing so he would expose the Eucharist to contact with sin.

I don’t bring this up to argue, I’m just wondering now if I’ve been wrong.
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Your line of thinking is correct. The only way to be sure you are are forgiven for yoir sins is to confess them to a priest and hear the words of absolution from him.

Recieving communion in the state of mortal sin can be done only when there is an some sort of emergency or good reason. Simply having an intention of going to confession isn’t good enough 99.99% of the time.
 
Bataar said:
If someone is in the state of mortal sin and they go to their church to go to confession with a full intent to make a good and valid confession. Let’s say the line is much longer than expected or some of the people take a long time in the confessional and the priest doesn’t have time to hear everyone’s confession before starting the Mass. By my understanding, if the person in question were to die, the sin would not be held against them because God knows what their intent was. However, assuming they don’t die, (:)) would they be able to receive Holy Communion at that Mass?
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Does having the intention of going to confession absolve you of your sins?

No it doesn’t, your not absolved until the priest absolves you. So if you are in mortal sin then you still are and should not approach the altar.

“By my understanding, if the person in question were to die, the sin would not be held against them because God knows what their intent was.”

That is just a sentimental hope, there is no guarantee that this is how it works, why do you think we have the last rites.
 
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