During the signing ceremony, Ferguson, who was raised Catholic, said he was “very familiar” with the sacrament of confession. Well, he might want to brush up on his catechism. “He should ...

This is not because priests desire to facilitate or overlook abuse, but because of the nature of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In this sacrament, the priest is acting “in persona Christi ...

Rev. Thomas Rausch, a professor of theology at Loyola Marymount University, told USA TODAY the installation is in no way a substitute for or equivalent to the Catholic sacrament of reconciliation.

Wood engraving, published in 1886 ... stock illustrations Saint Nicholas or Sinterklaas staff mitre and crosier stick -... Catholic Sacrament of Confession Black and white vector line art of boy ...

There are many misconceptions about the wonderful Sacrament of Confession. For many people going to confession evokes different feelings of discomfort or reluctance. I humbly relate to you that I ...

In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Sacrament of Confession is given several other important names that convey its very nature and the benefits received by the person who avails himself ...

In fact, the sacrament of reconciliation is the “listening place” of the church par excellence. It is within the sacred space of the sacrament of reconciliation that someone can come to be heard.

Do we believe that what we are teaching is true and that the sacraments are real?' ... If we do, then confession is an essential part of our faith." Terry Mattingly leads GetReligion.org and lives ...