Confession

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1Stephen1:
This most deffinitely does help me…greatly! I’m not exactly sure what the Council of Trent is; but I’m looking it up.

When I confess sins to God in prayer, I do feel guilt. Being human though, that guilt goes away fairly quickly. In prayer, I confess…ask for forgiveness…it’s done. Typically I forget, and I do it again. So, if I confess to a Priest, I make an out loud, verbal confession, thereby humbling myself before God by knocking my pride down, the Priest gives me a penance so I will think about what I did, possibly read scripture given to me as penance to learn. Sound right?
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Yes. The more you knock your pride down, the more God will raise your soul. The penance helps you to learn to avoid sin.
 
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1Stephen1:
My oh my. The difference between the NIV and the King James. 1st John 1:8-9 in the NIV do not mentionthe term “confession” at all! I’m think I should find something other that the NIV to continue my quest! Which version should I be consulting?
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Well, if you are looking to understand Catholicism, you should try a Catholic Bible. I personally like the Ignatius Bible RSV-CE (Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition).

Also, if you want to see for yourself what the Council of Trent taught, there is a book titled, “The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent.”
 
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