An insightful exploration into the practice of confession, addressing common questions and guiding believers through the process of repentance and spiritual renewal.
Contents:
I. INTRODUCTION:
What is Confession? – What is Sin? – Common Excuses for Not Going to Confession – Reasons for Going to Confession
II. PREPARATION FOR CONFESSION:
How to Prepare for Confession – Prayers Before Confession – A Form of Self-Examination – Prayers after Self-Examination
III. THE RITE OF CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION:
Confession: How It’s Done – A Penitent’s Prayers before Confession – The Order of Confession and Absolution – Thanksgiving After Absolution
IV. OTHER INFORMATION FOR PENITENTS:
How Often Should I Go? – Confession: A Means, Not an End – Confession and Holy Communion – Father Confessors – After Confession – The Good News of Confession – For Those Accustomed to Confession – Spiritual Direction
V. APPENDICES:
A Priest’s Prayer before Confession – A Priest’s Prayer after Confession – The Seven Penitential Psalms
Measures: 9” x 6 1/8”
An insightful exploration into the practice of confession, addressing common questions and guiding believers through the process of repentance and spiritual renewal.
Contents:
I. INTRODUCTION:
What is Confession? – What is Sin? – Common Excuses for Not Going to Confession – Reasons for Going to Confession
II. PREPARATION FOR CONFESSION:
How to Prepare for Confession – Prayers Before Confession – A Form of Self-Examination – Prayers after Self-Examination
III. THE RITE OF CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION:
Confession: How It’s Done – A Penitent’s Prayers before Confession – The Order of Confession and Absolution – Thanksgiving After Absolution
IV. OTHER INFORMATION FOR PENITENTS:
How Often Should I Go? – Confession: A Means, Not an End – Confession and Holy Communion – Father Confessors – After Confession – The Good News of Confession – For Those Accustomed to Confession – Spiritual Direction
V. APPENDICES:
A Priest’s Prayer before Confession – A Priest’s Prayer after Confession – The Seven Penitential Psalms
Measures: 9” x 6 1/8”
