Called to Communion Death Penalty in Church History
Oct 14, 2025
Explore the complexities of confession and priestly advice in this enlightening discussion. Delve into historical church teachings on the death penalty and the evolving perspectives under John Paul II. Contemplate the fate of animals in the afterlife and the philosophical challenges surrounding it. Learn about managing anxiety around confession and how to handle religious trauma effectively. Lastly, hear insights on the role of bishops regarding communion for politicians, emphasizing the need for local discernment.
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Make Confession Concise And Valid
- Teach penitents to make concise, valid confessions using kind and number for mortal sins.
- Encourage priests to set clear time limits or move people to another area rather than invent invalid rules.
Finishing Confessions In The Basement
- A priest once moved a long line from the confessional into the church basement to finish before Mass.
- This shows practical pastoral solutions avoid invalid blanket rules about confession content.
Escalate Confessional Misconduct
- Report a priest who imposes invalid confession rules to parish leadership or the bishop.
- Provide names: tell the pastor or the diocesan vicar for clergy so the issue moves up the chain.
