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Article on The Sacrament Of Reconciliation
Fr. Bart Pastor explores this Sacrament from many different perspectives referring to it as Confession, Forgiveness, Conversion, Penance, Reconciliation while analyzing various aspects of each.
http://www.sfspirit.com/articles/9908/Arti...
Confession
Question and answers on some of the teaching of the Church regarding Confession.
http://www.transporter.com/Catholicism/Con...
On The Sacrament of Reconciliation
A thorough examination and dissection of the attitude and steps to a fruitful reception of the Sacrament of Confession.
http://www.whiterobedmonks.org/recon.html
On General Absolution
Declaration of Paul VI, 1972, on the proper use of general absolution in Sacramental Reconciliation.
http://www.rc.net/rcchurch/popes/paul6/p6a...
The Sacrament of Penance
A presentation of Confession the way it was before the reforms of Vatican II, reviewing the various channels of grace conferred by it, preparation guidelines and a list of some of the possible sins.
http://www.medugorje.com/catholic/confessi...
Reconciliation and the Sacrament of Penance
This Pastoral Letter of Bishop D. W. Wuerl, STD, Bishop of Pittsburgh expresses his thoughts on this Sacrament and its many facets.
http://www.diopitt.org/reconcil.htm
Pastoral Letter on Penance
Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick of Newark, NJ, says: "... one of the greatest gifts that God gives us is the gift of peace," and then expands on this throughout his Letter.
http://www.rcan.org/archbish/penance.htm
Reconciliation: Rite and Life
The author gives some background information and presents the Sacrament of Penance as it is practiced today.
http://www.spiritualitytoday.org/spir2day/...
Sacrament of Reconciliation: How to Confess Sins
Fr. Phil Bloom: "Confession is one of the beautiful gifts that Jesus has given to his church," and proceeds to explain his sentence and the healing it provides the penitent.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2964/2a...
Apostolic Constitution on Penance - Paenitemini
The significance and importance of the divine precept of penitence, as issued by Pope Paul VI. It is described as a religious, personal act which has as its aim love and surrender to God.
http://www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/P6PAE...
Short Guide to Confession
"Confession is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed against God."
http://www.diopitt.org/confess1.htm
River of Mercy
A pastoral letter on conscience, reconciliation, Gods Mercy as expressed by the Sacrament of Penance, and the Great Jubilee, by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. of Denver CO.
http://www.archden.org/archbishop/docs/pen...
Devotion to the Sacrament of Forgiveness
The author assigns the names of Mercy and Forgiveness to the Sacrament of Penance, sets out some assumptions about it and proposes some remedies for problems within its practice.
http://www.catholicplanet.com/repent/
The Sacrament of Penance
Letter of Pope John Paul II to Cardinal Baum regarding Confession: it must be humble, complete and accompanied by a firm purpose of amendment.
http://www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/JP2PE...
Reconciliatio et Paenitentia
Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each paragraph in its own file.
http://www.intratext.com/X/ENG0117.htm
On the Most Holy Sacrament Of Penance
A Canon of 15 anathemae on this Sacrament from the Council of Trent.
http://history.hanover.edu/early/trent/CT1...
Our Lady's Tears
An examination of conscience that uses a delightful meditation process that can help accept the Sacrament of Confession in the manner that Jesus would probably want it to be accepted.
http://catholic-church.org/grace/marian/te...
Reconciliatio et Paenitentia
Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II. The big picture on penance, conversion, and reconciliation.
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_pau...
What Is the Sacrament of Penance?
A Bible-based article on this sacrament beginning with: "Whose Sins You Forgive Are Forgiven Them," by Fr. Jerome Esper, C.S.C.
http://www.catholicmissionleaflets.org/pen...
Prayers for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
A compendium of prayers that is meant to help a penitent obtain Reconciliation through the Sacrament of Penance.
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/index...
Doctrine on the Sacrament of Penance
A Council of Trent pronouncement as to necessity, contrition, fruits, and minister.
http://history.hanover.edu/early/trent/CT1...
Reflections on the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliaition
A short reflection on how to approach, partake in and conclude a session of, the Sacramental Confession with a Priest.
http://www.rpinet.com/ml/2210bi1.html
Confession and the Ten Commandments
A review of the Ten Commandments in question format to help in making a good Confession
http://catholic-church.org/grace/growing/c...
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thoughts of a Confessor to Confessors, by Damian Fandal, O.P., where he cogitates on the arduous and the merciful aspects of this Sacrament.
http://www.op.org/domcentral/preach/fandal...
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