You may be wondering, "What are the Last Rites, and who can receive them?". In this article, we will be covering which sacraments make up the last rites, when and how they are performed, and who can receive the rites. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and … [Read more...]
Forgive Me Father For I Have Sinned – 6 Easy Steps for a Good Confession
Whether this is your first confession, or you 100th. Here are 6 easy steps for making a good confession. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, is needed to be performed by everyone, in order to repent for the sins that we have committed during our day to day lives. All humans, by our very … [Read more...]
Examination of Conscience – The Ten Commandments
Prior to confession, and as part of our daily lives. We should contemplate the ten commandments, and how well we adhere to their teachings. Only through sincere and honest examination, can we identify our faults, and see which sins are affecting our lives. By contemplating on our own faults, we can … [Read more...]
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION & FORGIVENESS OF SINS
Scripture I. Jesus Christ Granted the Apostles His Authority to Forgive Sins John 20:21 - before He grants them the authority to forgive sins, Jesus says to the apostles, "as the Father sent me, so I send you." As Christ was sent by the Father to forgive sins, so Christ sends the apostles and … [Read more...]