Sacrament of Penance (Vatican).Rome--Speaking to young priests and seminarians on March 13, Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus PP. II, Italian: Giovanni Paolo II, Polish: Jan Paweł II) born Karol Józef Wojtyła reiterated the necessity of individual confession. "It is necessary," he said, "to make one's confession before approaching the Eucharist whenever one is conscious of having committed mortal sin mortal sin n. Christianity A sin, such as murder or blasphemy, that is so heinous it deprives the soul of sanctifying grace and causes damnation if unpardoned at the time of death. ." General absolution absolution In Christianity, a pronouncement of forgiveness of sins made to a person who has repented. This rite is based on the forgiveness that Jesus extended to sinners during his ministry. , he added, carries no value unless it is followed by an individual confession of any grave sins. For lesser faults--venial sins--sacramental confession is not technically necessary but is "extremely useful" nevertheless. Therefore the faithful have a "right" to confess venial sins venial sin n. Roman Catholic Church An offense that is judged to be minor or committed without deliberate intent and thus does not estrange the soul from the grace of God. Noun 1. (CWNS, March 15). Editor: see also below, under Australia and Canada. |
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