“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” Some of us may be guilty of being too quick in saying something, only to regret later. Others may habitually use “flowery” words in one form or another, without realising or considering the degrading consequences of such words. As Catholics, we are…
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The Ten Commandments: 1st Commandment: God and God alone
“I am the Lord your God, you shall have no strange gods besides me” Some folks think that just because they go to church, come regularly for Mass, help out in church activities; it seems unlikely that they could ever break this commandment. However, one might be surprised to discover that one could appear to…
The Ten Commandments: A Refresher – Introduction
Some of us may have forgotten or are unsure what the 10 commandments mean. So, to help these folks, here is a summary of the 10 commandments to help us especially in preparation for the sacrament of confession. I am the Lord your God, you shall have no strange gods besides me You shall not…
Confess at Confession, Not Gossip
At times, there are some people who come to confession and when they begin, instead of confessing their sins, they start to confess other people’s sins, or sometimes, they even start blaming other people for causing them to sin. They talk about what their husband, wife, children, parents, in-laws, out-laws, etc. have done; they talk…
How to Make A Confession: Some Helpful Steps
Posted on Author padreadminPosted in Absolution, Act of Contrition, Confession, Musings, Reconciliation, Sacrament, Sin1 Reply
Many a times, I find some people coming for confession without having a clue about how to make a confession with a priest. I am not speaking about examination of conscience here, but about the procedure during the confession itself. Perhaps it would be helpful if we refresh our memory on how it is done,…