[RnMomof7]

The sacrament that, by means of certain acts of the penitent and by the absolution of a qualified priest, remits sins committed after baptism.

Ummm is there scripture of the apostles holding confession??

[Dutchboy88]

So those RCs who have not been to confession during the past 50 years, or so, are not “absolved” of their sins? And, thus, they get to spend some 50 to 1 years in purgatory to pay for those themselves? (Forget Jesus) And, the ones who went to confession and got “absolution” are pure? This is an astonishing doctrine that even makes Paul look like a loser. I am grateful I won’t have to explain my adherence to this monstrous, heretical cultism when I leave this place.

[Kolokotronis]

You may find this interesting:

http://www.goarch.org/ourfaith/ourfaith8493

For what it’s worth, I have no doubt whatsoever about the efficacy or “licitness” of the Roman sacrament of Penance. I do think some of the innovative theology surrounding it is unfortunate.

[bike800]

Who sins you shall forgive...they are forgiven...whose sins you hold bound...they are held bound. Kinda hard to hold someone’s sins bound if one doesn’t hear them

[bike800]

There is historical record of confessions of sins in front of the entire congregation...it gradually changed to private confession