Q. 723. How does the institution of the Sacrament of Penance show the goodness of Our Lord? A. The institution of the Sacrament of Penance shows the goodness of Our Lord, because having once saved ...

A. That actual sins may be remitted by baptism it is necessary to be sorry for them, just as we must be when they are remitted by the Sacrament of Penance. Q. 629. What punishments are due to ...

COMMENTARY: Lent is the perfect time to rediscover the Act of Contrition and the divine mercy it calls us to embrace.

Faithful from throughout the archdiocese are invited to a special opportunity to receive the sacrament of penance and ...

The sacrament of reconciliation is a sacrament ... For example, they might be told to return stolen goods. Penance requires … the sinner to endure all things willingly, be contrite of heart ...

Catholics need to be constantly reminded that the sacraments are the inherent expression of His mercy every time they are ...

“Celebrating mercy, especially with Jubilee pilgrims, is a privilege: God has made us ministers of mercy by his grace, a gift ...

Wenksi explained that during the 40-day period of lent, Catholics will revisit the sacrament of ‘penance’, or the way believers receive forgiveness for their wrongdoings. One’s personal ...

THE CATHEDRAL OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO, WELCOMING HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE INSIDE FOR ASH WEDNESDAY. TIM. BEGINNING LENT WITH AN ACT OF PENANCE, AN ACT OF HUMILITY BY RECEIVING ...

In the heart of downtown Sacramento, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament opened its doors ... mark the beginning of Lent with solemn acts of penance and humility through the receiving of ...