Tag: forgiveness
Old Testament God vs. New Testament God
A common misconception is that God changed between the Old and New Testaments, but a careful reading of the Bible reveals that a single...
Forgiving Others
Jesus spoke often about forgiving others in the Gospels. This essential Christian teaching is one that can be very difficult for Catholics to follow...
The Unforgivable Sin
Despite all of the assurances that God is merciful and can forgive all sin, all three synoptic Gospels quote Jesus referring to a sin...
Confessing to a Catholic Priest
As God, Jesus has the authoritiy to forgive sins. He shared this authority with the Apostles and this same authority and power continues to...
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as the Sacrament of Conversion, Confession or Penance, is required for forgiveness of serious sin. When man commits...
The Seal of Confession
The Sacrament of Reconciliation allows Catholics to confess their most serious and embarassing sins to a priest in a sacred and safe environment. The...