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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 199: The Sacrament of Forgiveness (2024)

Jul 17, 2024
27:04
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Fr. Mike delves into the sacrament of Reconciliation, discussing its origins and structure. He emphasizes the importance of contrition and the essential elements that have remained constant. Exploring perfect and imperfect contrition, he highlights the significance of understanding these differences in seeking forgiveness.
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Quick takeaways

  • The sacrament of Reconciliation has evolved historically but maintains its core elements of contrition, confession, and God's forgiveness.
  • Understanding the difference between perfect and imperfect contrition is crucial for genuine repentance and forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation.

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Sacrament of Forgiveness and Reconciliation

The podcast discusses the significance of the sacrament of penance for members of the church who have fallen into grave sin, offering them a new chance to convert and regain justification. It highlights the historical development of the sacrament, illustrating how it has evolved over the centuries from a public and rigorous discipline to a more private and frequent practice. Despite changes in form, the fundamental structure of the sacrament, focusing on contrition, confession, and God's forgiveness through the Church, has remained consistent.

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