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Can priests give advice?
Most priests I know get the content pretty well. He has the general gist of what’s going on and is giving good spiritual advice. However, someone with great delivery is rare. The homily isn’t the most important thing about the Mass, but that doesn’t mean working on the art of giving good homilies isn’t important.
Can you talk to a priest about anything?
Any person is free to approach a priest to talk, discuss life issues, etc with “conversion” being absolutely NO precondition. But realise… while most priests have some background in psychology, counseling, marriage and family issues, we are not psychologists nor marriage counselors nor therapists.
Can I ask a question during confession?
Yes, but first confess your sins. After absolution, ask the Priest your question. I have done this many times.
What does a priest ask in confession?
The priest will make a prostration before all and ask their forgiveness for sins committed in act, word, deed, and thought. Those present ask that God may forgive him, and then they in turn all prostrate themselves and ask the priest’s forgiveness. The priest then pronounces a blessing.
Is confession can be used as evidence?
The fundamental rule is that a confession, to be admissible, must be voluntary. Now, a confession is admissible in evidence without previous proof of its voluntariness on the theory that it is presumed to be voluntary until the contrary is proved (5 Moran, Comments on the Rules of Court, p.
How do I make a confession to the priest?
If you do not know how to confess, or you feel uneasy or ashamed, simply ask the priest to assist you. Be assured that he will help you to make a good confession. Simply answer his questions without hiding anything out of shame or fear. Place your trust in God: he is your merciful Father and wants to forgive you.
Do priests remember sins from the confessional?
As a priest, I rarely, if ever, remember sins from the confessional. That might seem impossible, but the truth is, sins aren’t all that impressive. They aren’t like memorable sunsets or meteor showers or super-intriguing movies… they are more like the garbage.
What happens during confession in the Catholic Church?
During Confession 1 Greeting: The priest will welcome you; he may say a short blessing or read a Scripture passage. 2 Sign of the Cross: Together, you and the priest will make the Sign of the Cross. 3 Confession: Confess all your sins to the priest. 4 Penance: The priest will propose an act of penance.
Why should I go to confession?
Confession is such a powerful place. All I have to do is offer God’s mercy, love, and redemption… but I don’t want to get in Jesus’ way. The priest stands in judgment of no one. In the Confessional, the only thing I have to offer is mercy. I get to sacrifice for you. Lastly, when a priest hears Confessions, he is taking on another responsibility.