🕯️Rev. Vitus🇻🇦✝️
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acting in His name and with the authority given to them through apostolic succession. This understanding is integral to the sacrament of penance, which emphasizes the communal and relational aspects of forgiveness within the Church.
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Catholic priests are believed to have the authority to forgive sins based on the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament, particularly in John 20:21-23. They do not forgive sins by their own power but rather as instruments of Christ's mercy,
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The act of confession and the priest's absolution are seen as means through which God's grace is imparted to the sinner, allowing for spiritual healing and reconciliation with both God and the community
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This sacramental framework is designed to help the penitent experience God's mercy in a tangible way.
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Theological Understanding Catholic theology emphasizes that while priests declare forgiveness, it is ultimately God who forgives sins. The priest acts as a representative of Christ, facilitating the sacrament of reconciliation.
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This establishes the premise that the authority to forgive sins is divine and can be conferred to others, specifically the apostles and their successors
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Mark 2:10: Here, Jesus asserts His authority to forgive sins, saying, "But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins."
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This authority is seen as extending to the forgiveness of sins, reinforcing the role of priests as mediators of God's grace
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Matthew 16:18-19 and Matthew 18:18: In these verses, Jesus gives Peter and the apostles the "keys of the kingdom of heaven," stating that whatever they bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever they loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
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This is interpreted as Jesus granting the apostles the authority to forgive sins, which is believed to continue through the priesthood today
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He then breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."
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Biblical Foundations John 20:21-23: This passage is central to the Catholic understanding of priestly absolution. After His resurrection, Jesus said to His apostles, "Peace be with you.
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This understanding is supported by several biblical passages and theological interpretations.
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The ability of Catholic priests to forgive sins is rooted in the belief that they act in the person of Christ, rather than possessing the power to forgive sins independently.
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Never stop to pray.. Jesus Christ will answer you today. He has not forgotten you. Amen
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Only Catholic priests can forgive your sins here on earth 🌍 Final
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Yes it's real
THREAD🧵 Christians generally agree that there are only two eternal possibilities after death: heaven or hell. Many believe that each person enters his eternal life or death immediately upon his physical death. But Catholics hold that at least some (if not most) of those
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It invites believers to engage in spiritual practices that foster a deeper understanding of their faith and the joy of the Christmas season.
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In summary, Advent is a time for Catholics to prepare their hearts and minds for the celebration of Christmas, reflecting on both the historical and future significance of Christ's coming.
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The lighting of these candles serves as a visual reminder of the anticipation of Christ's coming
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