Thursday, January 12, 2012

ToolBox: Resources for Studying the Sacrament of Reconciliation


(Note: I had originally posted this in June of 2009 when the Joe Catholic apostolate was only a month old and I didn't know what I was doing with this blog.)

This is simply a list of resources to begin exploring the Church's teaching on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I have also added a link to two popular Confession apps which are meant as preparation tools for your examination of conscience.)

Scriptural Support for Sacrament of Reconciliation
Baptism and the Forgiveness of Sin
Acts 2:38 - Forgiveness of sins at Baptism cited by St. Peter
Acts 22:16 - Forgiveness of sins at Baptism cited by St. Paul
1 Peter 3:21 - God's pledge of forgiveness thru Baptism

Forgiveness of Sin AFTER Baptism
Matt 28:20 - Christ entrusts apostles with authority
John 20:21-23 - Christ institutes the sacrament of reconciliation
Matt 18:18 - Christ commissions apostles with binding authority to absolve sin
2 Cor 5:18-20 - St. Paul confirms the ministry of reconciliation passed on to bishops/priests

The Catechism of the Catholic Church 
(You may need to scroll down the linked page to find section that is cited)
CCC 1425-1426 - Why did Christ institute the sacrament of reconciliation?
CCC 1440-1442 - Who alone forgives sin?
CCC 1453 - What is perfect contrition?
CCC 1457 - Is confession of sins necessary?
CCC 1461 - Who has the power to absolve sins?
CCC 1484 - How necessary are complete confession and personal absolution?

Web Resources
Forgiveness of Sins - Catholic Answers
Confession - Catholic Answers
Confession - The GodPod

Recommended Reading
Lord Have Mercy, Scott Hahn
A Guide Book for Confession for Adults
Why We Need Confession, Russell Shaw
Frequent Confession, Benedict Baur

Apps


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