Sentences with phrase «sacrament of reconciliation»

For this reason I am grateful for the sacrament of reconciliation.

I hope for your sake you still believe in the sacrament of reconciliation.

Well, Karalen: Here's a suggestion — after posting all your mortal sins for the world to read, find a Catholic priest and participate in the sacrament of reconciliation, and wash your dirty robes white with the Blood of the Lamb!

Hans Urs von Balthasar and Adrienne von Speyr stand out in maintaining that «penance,» the sacrament of reconciliation, is the nerve - center or headquarters of the seven sacraments.

You sort of question the sacrament of reconciliation.

Do not judge or condemn but forgive and give, avoiding gossip, envy and jealousy; have a heart open to the fringes of society and bring consolation, mercy and solidarity to people who live in precarious situations; take up the corporal and spiritual acts of mercy and joy; and observe the «24 Hours of the Lord» initiative, which encourages prayer and the sacrament of reconciliation, in every diocese during Lent.

At the heart of Catholicism is an experience — the experience of active and personal grace in the sacrament of reconciliation.

The sacrament of reconciliation must remain a visible, objective sign of grace — despite those who wish to turn it into a mere subjective reality.

Earlier, in a Mass focused on mercy, a signature theme of his papacy, Francis urged the faithful to not give up on the sacrament of reconciliation, especially those who continue to backslide.

In fact if we read the gospels there are things it says about the sacrament of reconciliation where first God says to Peter, All things you bind on earth are bound in heaven and all that you loosen on earth are loosened in Heaven.

St. Paul also talk about the sacrament of reconciliation.

Among the highlights of his unfolding papacy is Francis» emphasis on the sacrament of reconciliation.

Baptism opens up the way of Christian life: it is completed by the sacrament of confirmation, and then throughout the Christian's life he can receive God's forgiveness through the sacrament of reconciliation, and be fed by the Eucharist: «Priests are stewards of the means of salvation, of the sacraments... not to dispense them according to their own will, but as humble servants for the good of the People of God» (Benedict XVI).14

Pope Francis has urged the faithful to not give up on the sacrament of reconciliation, even those who continue to backslide.