Full Apostolic Pardon

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Dear Catholic Answers Forum… what is the definition of a Full Apostolic Pardon; and, can a priest grant this… in the confessional? (need official Church teaching on this, please). Thanks all. God bless. 🙂
 
MarieVeronica said:
Dear Catholic Answers Forum… what is the definition of a Full Apostolic Pardon; and, can a priest grant this… in the confessional? (need official Church teaching on this, please). Thanks all. God bless. 🙂
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Dear MarieVeronica…I am totally unsure of this but I think the Apostolic Pardon can only be granted in danger of death or in emergencies…
catholic.com/library/Anointing_of_the_Sick.asp

I am sure you will get a more informed and educated answer as to the actual official teaching of The Church in the Apologetics Forum…if one does not crop up in this thread for you…Blessings - Barb:)
 
Dear Marie, I think it applies to those who for whatever reson have broken communion with the Church.I do believe that most priests are deputed to give this pardon in the name of the bishop.It is technicaly a Bishop’s job.There are probobly situations where only a Bishop or even the pope can give this pardon though.
 
Thank you sawman. The reason I asked… is because when my mother and I returned to the Church… about 4 years ago (after a 10 year absence)… the priest gave me a “Full Apostolic Pardon”. I am assuming that he also gave one to my mother, during her confession… (just after mine). But, because she suffers from Alzheimer’s, she doesn’t remember.

I was hoping that someone could give me the definition of a “Full Apostolic Pardon”. How does it differ from regular Absolution? Or does it differ at all, in regards to the grace we recieve. Is it like Baptism? I’m very curious. God bless, and thank you for your responses.
 
MarieVeronica said:
Thank you sawman. The reason I asked… is because when my mother and I returned to the Church… about 4 years ago (after a 10 year absence)… the priest gave me a “Full Apostolic Pardon”. I am assuming that he also gave one to my mother, during her confession… (just after mine). But, because she suffers from Alzheimer’s, she doesn’t remember.

I was hoping that someone could give me the definition of a “Full Apostolic Pardon”. How does it differ from regular Absolution? Or does it differ at all, in regards to the grace we recieve. Is it like Baptism? I’m very curious. God bless, and thank you for your responses.
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Dear Marie, I not an expert but I believe that it is a special absolution required for one to be recieved back into the church.In other words, some of our actions when one has "left the Church"can leave us in a state of ex-communication.One requires a full aposolic (bishops are the succesors of the apostles) pardon in order to resume communion.I think that’s how it works.I recieved one myself 10 or 12 years ago when I came Home to Holy Mother the Church.That was in confession as well.
 
I must admit that I thought that the Apostolic Pardon was for the dying or in some emergency only…I have never heard of it being given on returning to The Church- but as I said I am not an educated and informed Cathoic on Apostolic Pardon. I did think that it removed all temporal punishment due to sin and that is its purpose:
…from the Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostolic_Pardon
According to the church, a person who is properly disposed who receives the Apostolic Pardon gains the complete pardon of all their sins. The Apostolic Pardon

also has the effect of pardoning the person of all punishment due for their sins
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, and prepares the*** person for immediate*** entry into Heaven.
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As I said, our very informed and educated Catholics in the Apologetics Forums may give accurate and informed answers…

Blessings - Barb
 
sawman said:
Dear Marie, I not an expert but I believe that it is a special absolution required for one to be recieved back into the church.In other words, some of our actions when one has "left the Church"can leave us in a state of ex-communication.One requires a full aposolic (bishops are the succesors of the apostles) pardon in order to resume communion.I think that’s how it works.I recieved one myself 10 or 12 years ago when I came Home to Holy Mother the Church.That was in confession as well.
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We are received back into the Church every time we go to Confession. That’s what the Sacrament of Reconciliation is for.
 
thistle said:
We are received back into the Church every time we go to Confession. That’s what the Sacrament of Reconciliation is for.
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I don’t think that’s quite accurate,Thistle,we are not excommunicated over venial sins.
 
sawman said:
I don’t think that’s quite accurate,Thistle,we are not excommunicated over venial sins.
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Agree…Only mortal sin can separate us from Christ and His Church and mortal sin I think:confused: is automatic excommunication…
 
sawman said:
I don’t think that’s quite accurate,Thistle,we are not excommunicated over venial sins.
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Maybe I misunderstood the thrust of the thread. I thought it was about folks who had been fallen away Catholics (not necessarily someone excommunicated) and wanted to come back after years away and those who have simply fallen into a state of mortal sin since last Confession. In either of these situations all that is required is to go to Confession. Even someone who has been excommunicated, depending on what is was for and who has the authority to lift it, can have this done by going to Confession, e.g. Abortion results in automatic excommunication but going to Confession gets a person back in communion with the Church. In such cases no special representations to the Bishop or to Rome are required. The priests have that authority.

Anyway to put me on the right track is this thread exclusively about people who have been excommunicated?
 
thistle said:
Maybe I misunderstood the thrust of the thread. I thought it was about folks who had been fallen away Catholics (not necessarily someone excommunicated) and wanted to come back after years away and those who have simply fallen into a state of mortal sin since last Confession. In either of these situations all that is required is to go to Confession. Even someone who has been excommunicated, depending on what is was for and who has the authority to lift it, can have this done by going to Confession, e.g. Abortion results in automatic excommunication but going to Confession gets a person back in communion with the Church. In such cases no special representations to the Bishop or to Rome are required. The priests have that authority.

Anyway to put me on the right track is this thread exclusively about people who have been excommunicated?
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Hi Thistle…the OP on this thread asks about Apostolic Pardon.
I think it may have been the wording of your post that caused confusion:
We are received back into the Church every time we go to Confession. That’s what the Sacrament of Reconciliation is for.
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We only have need of being reconciled to Christ and His Church in the case of mortal sin which is all that can separate us from them. We can certainly go to Confession with only venial sin, or maybe faults and imperfections…or even mentioning only past sins…these have not separated us from Christ and His Church and hence Confession in these instances does not reconcile us to The Church since we were already reconciled prior to Confession. A good Confession may not always reconcile us to The Church if we are already reconciled and hence no need…but every good Confession is an increase of Sanctifying and Actual Grace making us better able to serve Christ and His Mystical Body.
Although the subject of this thread is Apostolic Pardon, it can branch off and probably has into connected issues such as Confession. Hope this helps.

Blessings - Barb:)
 
Here is what Fr Hardon said …

catholic.net/rcc/Periodicals/Faith/Sept-Oct97/askfather.html

"Q. Should priests bestow the Apostolic Blessing when they administer the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?

A. Yes, the priest should bestow what in the pre-Vatican II liturgy was called the Apostolic Blessing but is now called the Apostolic Pardon. The present liturgy for the pastoral care of the sick declares, "At the Conclusion of the sacrament of penance or the penitential rite, the priest may give the Apostolic Pardon for the dying, using one of the following:

A. Through the holy mysteries of our redemption, may almighty God release you from all punishments in this life and in the life to come. May He open to you the gates of paradise and welcome you to everlasting joy. R. Amen.

B. By the authority which the Apostolic See has given me, I grant you a full pardon and the remission of all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. R. Amen."

You will notice that the ritual says the priest “may give the Apostolic Pardon.” I believe this means that, barring unforeseen circumstances, the priest should give what we may still call the Apostolic Blessing "
 
And a bit more concise answer…

"Apostolic Pardon Question from anonymous on 12/29/2007:

If a person is severely scrupulous during his confession and absolution, can he be granted the Apostolic Pardon for peace of mind even though he is not dying?

ARe there exception to this rule?

Please let me know.

Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 12/31/2007:
The Apostolic Pardon is something given very liberally in situations of danger of death, not after a routine confession."

ewtnkids.net/vexperts/showmessage.asp?number=524871&Pg=Forum9&Pgnu=1&recnu=19
 
I_Believe said:
Here is what Fr Hardon said …

catholic.net/rcc/Periodicals/Faith/Sept-Oct97/askfather.html

"Q. Should priests bestow the Apostolic Blessing when they administer the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?

A. Yes, the priest should bestow what in the pre-Vatican II liturgy was called the Apostolic Blessing but is now called the Apostolic Pardon. The present liturgy for the pastoral care of the sick declares, "At the Conclusion of the sacrament of penance or the penitential rite, the priest may give the Apostolic Pardon for the dying, using one of the following:

A. Through the holy mysteries of our redemption, may almighty God release you from all punishments in this life and in the life to come. May He open to you the gates of paradise and welcome you to everlasting joy. R. Amen.

B. By the authority which the Apostolic See has given me, I grant you a full pardon and the remission of all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. R. Amen."

You will notice that the ritual says the priest “may give the Apostolic Pardon.” I believe this means that, barring unforeseen circumstances, the priest should give what we may still call the Apostolic Blessing "
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Thank you…very clear:thumbsup: …Blessings - Barb:)
 
Amendment

In my reply to Thistle - in part:
We only have need of being reconciled to Christ and His Church in the case of mortal sin which is all that can separate us from them. We can certainly go to Confession with only venial sin, or maybe faults and imperfections…or even mentioning only past sins…these have not separated us from Christ and His Church and hence Confession in these instances does not reconcile us to The Church since we were already reconciled prior to Confession. A good Confession may not always reconcile us to The Church if we are already reconciled and hence no need…but every good Confession is an increase of Sanctifying and Actual Grace making us better able to serve Christ and His Mystical Body.
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The part above in bold italics should read **"or even mentioning only past already confessed sins"…**Blessings- barb
 
I_Believe said:
Here is what Fr Hardon said …

catholic.net/rcc/Periodicals/Faith/Sept-Oct97/askfather.html

"Q. Should priests bestow the Apostolic Blessing when they administer the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick?

A. Yes, the priest should bestow what in the pre-Vatican II liturgy was called the Apostolic Blessing but is now called the Apostolic Pardon. The present liturgy for the pastoral care of the sick declares, "At the Conclusion of the sacrament of penance or the penitential rite, the priest may give the Apostolic Pardon for the dying, using one of the following:

A. Through the holy mysteries of our redemption, may almighty God release you from all punishments in this life and in the life to come. May He open to you the gates of paradise and welcome you to everlasting joy. R. Amen.

B. By the authority which the Apostolic See has given me, I grant you a full pardon and the remission of all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. R. Amen."

You will notice that the ritual says the priest “may give the Apostolic Pardon.” I believe this means that, barring unforeseen circumstances, the priest should give what we may still call the Apostolic Blessing "
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Well don’t I feel silly.Good thing someone who knows how to “look it up!” got in here.Sorry if I mislead anyone.
 
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