ha!! I have more fun-filled stuff for us to do before that. shudder I have to work up strength and stamina if we’re going to do John 6.Do you have a week?? We can go over John Chapter Six. WARNING!!! You’ll never be the same again.teachccd
Oh okay. That makes sense.
One must posess a firm purpose of amendment in order for their sins to be forgiven. God calls us to total conversion and that cannot happen if we are attached and continue to commit even one mortal sin. In that case a priest could not give absolution because the penitent is not truly sorry for his sin. You cannot say to God, I’m sorry for stealing but I will continue to commit fornication. You are either for God or against Him. Any continuous state of Mortal sin is to be against God and the priest would retain his sins. This is highly unusual but definitely not out of order. Usually if one knows that he/she will continue living in mortal sin they will not even go to confession unless they are seeking guidance…teachccd
Sounds good to me…ha!! I have more fun-filled stuff for us to do before that. shudder I have to work up strength and stamina if we’re going to do John 6.
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I talk to several priest who actually did that, he denied absolution to someone who was living with another woman, and man who was living a gay lifestyle.
The priest would have to have a reason to deny absolution. For one he must what the sins are in order to know what sins are forgiven. He also offer advise on how to combat the temptation that leads to sin.
The person would need to remove themselves from the grave sin that they intend to continually commit. You cannot show true repentance while greatly offending God at the same time. Once true conversion of the heart takes place and the person removes himself from this grave sin then he can return to confession for absolution and it will most likely be granted. I have never heard of a priest not granting absolution for no reason. In fact I’ve heard of quite the opposite where priests will absolve someone who is marginally intending to remain in that same sin. Someone may say, for example that they will probably not remove themselves from viewing pornography but will try. While a firm purpose of amendment is marginal, the priest may still give absolution with the hope that God’s grace will help the penitent remove himself from this temptation. This is not a black and white area. The priest can only show the love of God and act in the person of Christ who said," Go and sin no more." The rest is up to the penitent. Reconciliation exists between you, God and the Church. This is a sacrament of healing can only be effective if a person intends to mend the wound. We can pick at the scab from time to time but ultimately the wound must heal.
You know what I goofed upThe body of Christ…CATHOLIC EUCHARIST
*Bless me, father, for I have sinned…*CATHOLIC CONFESSION
*I baptize you… *CATHOLIC (and some protestant) BAPTISM
*Now and at the hour of our death… *END OF THE HAIL MARY PRAYER (CATHOLIC)
*Lord, hear our prayer… *SAYING AFTER THE GENERAL INTERCESSIONS AT A CATHOLIC MASS
These are ALL used in Catholicism. I have yet to hear, " Bless me Father for I have sinned" at a Calvary Chapel.
I was looking at your signature not Curious OOPS–sorry about that.No Problem. Any Jew or Muslim along with any Christian could use my signature.You know what I goofed up
I’m probably more anxious for his answer than Curious. I’ve been asking Protestants for the last eight years and always get what’s been given on this forum… the big S–T–R–E–T–C–H…" If the disciples preach that Jesus is Lord, they will be forgiven." And I think anyone with a fourth grade education knows that it is not what Jesus said, especially in light of the other passing on of authority that Jesus has granted His Apostles. (cf. Matthew 16:18-19 and Matthew 18:18) Anyway I’m a waitin’…teachccd
Hi,I’m probably more anxious for his answer than Curious. I’ve been asking Protestants for the last eight years and always get what’s been given on this forum… the big S–T–R–E–T–C–H…" If the disciples preach that Jesus is Lord, they will be forgiven." And I think anyone with a fourth grade education knows that it is not what Jesus said, especially in light of the other passing on of authority that Jesus has granted His Apostles. (cf. Matthew 16:18-19 and Matthew 18:18) Anyway I’m a waitin’…teachccd
Forgetting is not allowed. :tsktsk:I was in the nursery today so I didnt get a chance to ask but I will call tom. and ask:thumbsup: Remind me if I dont get back to you. I have a busy month ahead of me so I may very well forget.
If this is the model prayer that we are supposed to use then forgiving sins is not just for the apostles. I have always been taught to take this as we won’t be forgiven of our transgressions if we can’t forgive the transgressions of others.
Hmmm…I always thought this meant personal offenses…like if you stole my bike and I forgave you for it.
That is exactly correct. “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” means that there is a condition put on whether or not God forgives us. If we are unforgiving then our Lord says that the measure in which we measure will be measured unto us. This, like the parable of the unforgiving servant, is our Lord instructing us on how we are to treat the Body of Christ because that is exactly how we treat Christ. (cf. Matthew 25:31-46) This verse has no context with John 20:23. These are two totally different connotations. Remember, a proof-text taken out of context becomes a pretext…God Bless…teachccd
O.K. I will patiently wait for Tom’s interpretation of John 20:23. Knowing the truth should be your priority above all of your busyness this month.Hi,
I was in the nursery today so I didnt get a chance to ask but I will call tom. and ask:thumbsup: Remind me if I dont get back to you. I have a busy month ahead of me so I may very well forget.
WAITING…WAITING…WAITING…WAITING…WAITING…WAITING…But I thought Scotch Tape could fix anything!! :crying:
YES!!! That is the best smiley EVER!!
What about my sons bday partyBut I thought Scotch Tape could fix anything!! :crying:
YES!!! That is the best smiley EVER!!
In seriousness…I’m also eager to hear back from ALLFORHIM! Hurry up!! Stop with the silly, frivolous things like eating and going to church and paying bills and do the important things!! Like post!!
Keep naggin me. Ill try to call when I get home this afternoon.