Just finished RCIA and want to confess, but we are still waiting on our annulments to be completed. It is definitely a process. Not like an episcopal or baptist or whatever church where you just sort of walk in and declare yourself a member, regardless whether you confess or not. I am so happy to have found the Catholic Church. Thanks Be to God.
You confess to God. “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1:8-9 NKJV
@@Christ_Logic Let me clarify having confessed to God already, however we are still required to confess to a Priest at the earliest convenience, but cannot do that until completion of all the requirements to be in full communion with the Church. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to one another,
@@johns1834 I’m glad you your trying to seek God. But remember God chooses us. Confess your sins to Him and ask Him to send the Holy Spirit so you can see the truth of His word and anything that comes from anyone, including what I say, if it’s from themselves and not of God, ask Him to cast out those words from your mind, and to reveal the truth. Here is the full verse: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16 Perfect. First of all, James 5:16 doesn’t mention priest, neither does the entire chapter mention any elder, deacon, pastor or priest, but in fact goes along with another theme of the Bible. “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”. James is telling us what to do when we sin against one another. A priest, or man in general doesn’t have the power to absolve sin or to cleanse us, but we can admit (confess) to the person we transgressed against, and can forgive the person for offending us, in secret behind our backs or right in front of us. And we can pray for healing for each other. All to have a clear conscience when we pray to God. If you offend the church, your are to confess publicly. Acts 19:18. “When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, ‘I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.’ And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone” Psalm 32:3-5 Hope this helps.
@@Christ_Logic You are correct about confessing our sins to one another, so it might as well be someone with authority to forgive those sins in the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus gave authority to men, Apostles and subsequent Bishops and Priest in Matthew18:18 Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Qualifications for Bishops and Deacons is in 1 Timothy 3.
@@johns1834 The issue with that translation is that the “bishop” part is misleading. The original Greek word there is “episkopen”, which means overseer. Yes, bishop is an overseer, but because people think of a “Bishop” as a title only, they tend to give it an “elevated” meaning. Overseer is simply someone who “stewards” Jesus’ flock. “Bind” and “loose” were common Jewish legal phraseology about declaring and forbidding things. Jesus didn’t give them the authority to do what they please. Were the apostles above Jesus’ authority? No. Were they under His authority? Yes. Was it the will of the apostles being established? No. Was it Gods will that was being established? Yes. Could the apostles change Gods will or His mind? No. Could the apostles change what has already been “bound and loosed” in Heaven? No. Would God give the authority to Heaven to man? No. Who was leading them, their own will or Gods will? Gods will. Jesus was establishing that the Fathers will is at work, that when the disciples went out to the world, they would be “declaring and forbidding”, what God had already ordained in Heaven. “Let your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”. Jesus ordained the apostles to build the foundation of the church, what is the foundation of the church? The New Testament- the good news, the gospel. Who is the very word of the gospel? Christ Jesus, my brother. Therefore, the apostles were not given authority to forgive sins, only God can. As far the authority, to “bind and loose” what was already bound and loosed in Heaven, given to the apostles, the concept of “apostolic succession” is never found in scripture. I pray this helps.
I, a wretched Sinner have experienced that wonderful feeling after confessing mortal sins from the past. Thanks to Almighty God and Our Lord Jesus Christ who gave us these Sacraments and the Ministry if Reconciliation to the Apostles and through his Catholic Church. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO.
I wish I felt 50 lbs. lighter after Confession. I don't really have that emotional connection with it, but it's still valid (just so you know, if you don't feel anything either). You don't really have to feel something to be true for it to be true.
Night Yew so true! I’ve felt different experiences within reconciliation through out the years. When I didn’t really care and was in confession with a priest I wasn’t that comfortable around, I didn’t feel any different. When I had confession and chose to go there on my own time I felt ok but not an earth shattering moment. Then there have been experiences for me when I open my heart up to an amazing priest on retreats or in adoration and truly pray throughout reconciliation for Gods healing and for him to fill my heart. And thoses times I have continuously prayed throughout reconciliation in the silence of my heart of “come Holy Spirit” or “Jesus I say yes and invite you into my heart” God met me there! The more faithful I’ve been the more amazing a reconciliation I’ve had. Even some that have broken me free from sins I’ve tried to break from many times before! But yes it doesn’t mean it’s not true if we don’t feel it, cuz he’s the truth and more than a feeling :)
There is one Catholic sacrament that non-Catholic Christians may receive: matrimony. If a non-Catholic marries a Catholic in a Catholic ceremony, there are conditions imposed but the marriage can happen and be sacramentally valid.
I have a question about returning to the catholic church. I grew up catholic, but in my twenties stopped going to church. Four years ago I joined another church, but two years ago started to have doubts about this church and recently left that church. I just turned 57 and wanted to know about process of returning to church. I was told by someone recently that , I would have to talk to priest and attend confession. I also heard about RCIA classes. I would greatly appreciate if you can steer me in the right direction.
Contact your nearest Catholic Church and speak to the Priest, ask about their RCIA program, there is one every year. If you were baptized in the Catholic Church you are always Catholic, you just need to go to Confession and RCIA is great for learning more about the faith. Also be active in your parish so you make friends and are connected to the fabric of your church family.
Actually, if you get baptized for the first time-and into the Catholic Church-there's no need to go to confession immediately afterwards, as the waters of baptism wash away all sins (mortal, venial and original). You'll only really need to go to confession if you commit a serious/mortal sin AFTER your baptism.
You can confess mortal or venial sins. Confession is not soley for the purpose of confessing mortal sins, it is to confess to the Lord any and all sins you may have willingly or unknowingly committed against Him.
I have a strange question I’m 61 retired Life long Catholic. I want to hike the Appalachian Trail. 2200miles. 16 weeks If all goes well. I’ve done some research online They say u run into towns about every 3-5 days. I have no clue if I can make it to Sunday mass or not. I will try my best. Am I allowed to do such a hike ? Thx
I’m glad you your trying to seek God. But remember God chooses us. Confess your sins to Him and ask Him to send the Holy Spirit so you can see the truth of His word and anything that comes from anyone, including what I say, if it’s from themselves and not of God, ask Him to cast out those words from your mind, and to reveal the truth. Here is the full verse: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16 Perfect. First of all, James 5:16 doesn’t mention priest, neither does the entire chapter mention any elder, deacon, pastor or priest, but in fact goes along with another theme of the Bible. “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”. James is telling us what to do when we sin against one another. A priest, or man in general doesn’t have the power to absolve sin or to cleanse us, but we can admit (confess) to the person we transgressed against, and can forgive the person for offending us, in secret behind our backs or right in front of us. And we can pray for healing for each other. All to have a clear conscience when we pray to God. If you offend the church, your are to confess publicly. Acts 19:18. “When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, ‘I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.’ And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone” Psalm 32:3-5 Hope this helps.
However, the Catholic Church does not rebaptise you if you join it having been baptised elsewhere, so there is a gap in your argument. I could perhaps point out that while absolution is a sacrament, confession is not, so perhaps confessions could be heard from people considering becoming a Catholic as a rehearsal to see what it's like, so that they don't end up being put off by the unfamiliarity of it. A priest who shrives thus would have to decide whether sins heard but not absolved would need to be confessed again.
Yes but the Church makes it so hard .. why do they make a person wait for mos and mos to join the Church and have access to confession and communion ... sitting with a priest several times and discussing the teachings of the Church should be enough ... most RCIA classes are all frill anyway and many go through and still don’t know anything about the Church
I'm a Hindu by birth but I believe and worship only Jesus Christ. I also love Mother Mary and all the Saints. I want to take the Holy Communion, but I don't trust the priests because their personal life is not good. I simply cannot digest the fact that I should go to a priest and confess my sins to a person who is not better than me. Sorry to say that, I'm in a fix.. Should I get baptised or remain as I am .
The Lord knows that we are all sinners, but he has commanded us to "confess our sins to each other" and has given the Church the authority to forgive sins. When you go to make a confession, you are not confessing to a preist, the preist like all of us is a broken vessel- but as we have seen through the lives of the saints and the apostles, the Lord uses broken and weak men and women to proclaim his message and raises them up to greatness. When you confess to a preist, regardless of his condition, you can be certain that the Lord will still hear your cry for repentance. The Lord used broken men and women then, and he still does now. Place your trust in the Lord, and on the church he has given to us, and all things shall be well. God bless you!
@@kaykay3585 I have waited too long. I shall get baptised soon. I long to receive the Holy Communion. Please pray that I overcome all the hurdles that come in my way in this matter. Thank you Tea Kay
@@veenapaul4462 I will pray for you I too am a convert to the Catholic faith came in three years ago and despite the different problems in the church I have not looked back because nothing compares to Holy Communion and the sacraments of the church. God bless you and may you come in soon
This doesn't seem right, doesn't this whole thing revoke Christ's sacrifice? Or at least tamper with it? If your a protestant, and you sin "mortally", you essentially can't be saved. But here's the thing I'm wondering. The bible teaches that we aren't saved by our actions or works, but that salvation and forgiveness of sins come from God. When Peter preached at pentacost, he commanded the people to br baptized and repent to the Lord, but it nowhere mentions a confession like practice. Can someone clear this up for me?
The Holy Spirit uses the priest and works through him. The power and healing we receive is from God and the priest is only a working piece of his church. Reconciliation gives grace and healing making us holier and replenished in the hope of Christ!
it depends on the type of orthodox. namely, it depends on their beliefs regarding the Catholic Catechism; not on their rites. that's why we call them "full communion orthodox churches." those who can't sincerely make a declaration of faith in the Catechism are not in full communion with Catholic Church, so their participating in Catholic sacraments would be error in the same way a Catholic participating in sacraments outside the one Church of Jesus would be error. not anathema, and certainly vastly preferrable to protestant or JW or mormon practices, but still inadvisable. fortunately we're nearing closer and closer to the day that both Catholic and Orthodox can make clear declarations of faith in each other's catechism. the most difficult issue is still gonna be centralization of authority, which is a crucial part of the Catholic Catechism but is not nearly as emphatic in most (non full communion) Orthodox catechisms. but the more that secular society and political ideologies ramp up the war they're waging on Christianity, the more Christians will accept the necessity of unity and centralization for survival in this climate. together we stand, divided we fall. it's also difficult to convince atheists that any of this is credible when there are tens of thousands of mutually exclusive "denominations." it's one of the reasons I didn't give religion a chance for so long. and the reason the Catholic Church, of all religious entities, managed to sway me is because of its credibility, unity, authority, antiquity, and intellectual tradition. the eastern Orthodox churches have many of those virtues and for a long time I was considering joining an Orthodox church. but unity and an unbroken chain of custody dating back to saint Peter are two of the most important issues for convincing a skeptic that the Church's claims are actually true. there shouldn't be just one approach to apologetics, but I think for a lot of people, it helps to start with demonstrating that the resurrection of Jesus is actually a credible, well-attested historical claim. from there, one might be convinced but could just as easily convince themselves that it's okay to have their own private, disorganized religion; that the concept of "church" is just a metaphor for the believer's own private thoughts or whatever. and any of a variety of other new age heresies. so it's just as important to show that what modern Christians believe is derived from scriptures and unbroken traditions of extremely ancient provenance. of course, lots of Christian denominations cannot demonstrate that with respect to some of their beliefs (or at least, not without mistranslating scripture or making false claims of private revelation). as a result, they will continue to decline as mankind becomes more and more technical, scientific, and secular. people need religion, and consequently will be increasingly attracted to religious groups that have credible claims of antiquity and authenticity. so I think despite all the very important issues on which we're divided, we're heading toward reunification, and it's going to be a definitively Catholic reunification. hopefully we can find means of gentle reconciliation so that the Orthodox traditions do not feel stifled or lorded over by Rome. we need central authority but it should be clear that the pope does not necessarily need to be a western european 99% of the time. an effort to elect popes from historically eastern congregations would help immensely. and an effort to incorporate Orthodox rites, traditions, and icons into western worship would also contribute to that end. I have been learning Orthodox prayers and venerating Orthodox icons, primarily because I find them profoundly beautiful and authentic. not heretical in the way so much of protestant practice is. I don't think protestantism has anything concrete to offer the Church in the way the Orthodox tradition does, so I wouldn't advocate a blind ecumenical attitude. basically, the things that divide us really do matter and should not be minimized, but they matter far less than Christ's underlying message, which will continue to decline the longer we remain separated and without the single trustworthy structure that Jesus intended for his Church. so I am really optimistic. but I know it really offends some pious Orthodox people when we try to minimize the serious objections they have to Catholic faith (or more often, the temporal organizational structure of the Catholic Church). so we shouldn't pretend that we're all in full communion with each other, but I think we can all agree that we _should_ be. we just disagree on how best to effect that change, and on who holds the greater obligation and burden to change. but again, that disagreement will become irrelevant as it becomes increasingly clear that the Catholic Church's hierarchy is what protects her from the world.
I think its ridicules you say you can't confess to Jesus you have to do it through a priest to be absovled of your sins but you can't because the church hasn't decided if it wants you. I thought Jesus wants all to come to him not let me see who he wants to come.
Isaiah Garcia .. I actually envy you guys because when you decide to go to RCIA, after you become a member of the church. .. after you confess, ALL YOUR SINS ARE ERASED!! ..I LITERALLY SEE PEOPLE WALKING IN SHEER JOY AFTER THAT FIRST CONFESSION. .. IT'S AWESOME! ! GOD BLESS!
Poor blinded individuals. Why don't you read your Bibles and see that what you have been taught by the Roman Catholic church is utter twisted nonsense and lies. The only PERSON who can forgive sins is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. When a person is forgiven his sins, he is not joyful or bouncing about. He is calm and peaceful, knowing that his fellowship with God is restored. It is peace he has, not joy. Romans ch. 5 v 1.
lol There is no single independent Catholic church - there are many such churches, with a wide variety of beliefs so they do not have the ability to forgive sins as in Matt 16;18
In Tobit, that marriage was not public, nor even registered with any authority... It was simply her parents signing off. And again, with Jacob and Isaac, it's just the families organising it. No church or public announcement or even a ceremony. Are these invalid?
But there was no church at the time. It did not become a sacrement until the Lateran Council in the 1200's( however very early writings exist that acknowledge Jesus specifically wished it as such) Even as such ,most marriages were arranged ( some still are) , and it was NOT necessary to be married IN a church by a priest. Lots of if,ands,or buts throughout the centuries. Linked is some information and an excerpt: **** With the development of sacramental theology, marriage was included in the select seven to which the term "sacrament" was applied. Explicit classification of marriage in this way came in reaction to the contrary teaching of Catharism that marriage and procreation are evil: the first official declaration that marriage is a sacrament was made at the 1184 Council of Verona as part of a condemnation of the Cathars.[38] In 1208, Pope Innocent III required members of another religious movement, that of the Waldensians, to recognize that marriage is a sacrament as a condition for being received back into the Catholic Church.[38] In 1254, Catholics accused Waldensians of condemning the sacrament of marriage, "saying that married persons sin mortally if they come together without the hope of offspring".[39] The Fourth Lateran Council of 1215 had already stated in response to the teaching of the Cathars: "For not only virgins and the continent but also married persons find favour with God by right faith and good actions and deserve to attain to eternal blessedness."[40] Marriage was also included in the list of the seven sacraments at the Second Council of Lyon in 1274 as part of the profession of faith required of Michael VIII Palaiologos. Link source:en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_in_the_Catholic_Church Hope that may help.
@@marietta1335 I accept that. But the fact remains that the Levitical priesthood were never necessary to witness a wedding It is an innovation which has no New Testament foundation either, but rather, Paul reiterated the authority of the father: *1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.* Further- and please correct me if I'm wrong- the Roman Catholic Church has done away with the need for patriarchal blessing for the union. Since the Church has veto power instead; hasn't it then replaced the parents?
We do go to confession. BUT it is not to any priest. We go directly to the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. In 1 John ch. 1 we read, if we confess our sins HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In 1 John ch. 2 we are told that we have an advocate with the Father (because we are children of God) when we sin, NOT WHEN WE CONFESS OUR SINS. The Lord Jesus Christ draws us back into fellowship with the Father. Why waste your time going to a confession box, when you can have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and talk directly to Him?
We offend not just God when we sin. We offend the very Body of Christ, the Church. Therefore, go to God. Reconcile with Him. Then go to the Church. Reconcile with the Church. To continue my point, God alone can do miraculous healings. God alone can raise the dead. Yet, we see the Apostles doing the same. They have the power to forgive sin. John 21:22-23. As the power to heal was passed on, so was the power to forgive sins.
I have a strange question I’m 61 retired Life long Catholic. I want to hike the Appalachian Trail. 2200miles. 16 weeks If all goes well. I’ve done some research online They say u run into towns about every 3-5 days. I have no clue if I can make it to Sunday mass or not. I will try my best. Am I allowed to do such a hike ? Thx
@@PInk77W1 It's not for everybody. I hiked a few sections in Virginia and North Carolina and West Virginia. Many hikers told me, it is sort of like having a job to devote 6 months to hike the whole trail, kind of the same ole routine every day. Longest I was out was 10 days, really enjoyed it, but was ready to come home after that. Thankfully, we retired in the Shenandoah Valley and can see the mountains every day and still do day hikes on occasion. At one time, I thought hiking the trail would be sort of a religious experience. Now my passion is doing what I need to do to be in communion with the Church. Just finished RCIA and all the paper work and interviews for our annulments. Goals change over time. I chose God over hiking the AT. Thanks for your feedback and good luck to you.
@@johns1834 wow. Cool. Yes my problem is leaving my home alone for 4 months. That scares me. I just got home today from a 24day bicycle trip. Rode 170mi from Austin Tx airport to my house In 2 days. 100miles today. Happy to be home.
Just finished RCIA and want to confess, but we are still waiting on our annulments to be completed. It is definitely a process. Not like an episcopal or baptist or whatever church where you just sort of walk in and declare yourself a member, regardless whether you confess or not. I am so happy to have found the Catholic Church. Thanks Be to God.
You confess to God. “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
I John 1:8-9 NKJV
@@Christ_Logic Let me clarify having confessed to God already, however we are still required to confess to a Priest at the earliest convenience, but cannot do that until completion of all the requirements to be in full communion with the Church. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to one another,
@@johns1834 I’m glad you your trying to seek God. But remember God chooses us. Confess your sins to Him and ask Him to send the Holy Spirit so you can see the truth of His word and anything that comes from anyone, including what I say, if it’s from themselves and not of God, ask Him to cast out those words from your mind, and to reveal the truth.
Here is the full verse: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16
Perfect. First of all, James 5:16 doesn’t mention priest, neither does the entire chapter mention any elder, deacon, pastor or priest, but in fact goes along with another theme of the Bible. “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”. James is telling us what to do when we sin against one another. A priest, or man in general doesn’t have the power to absolve sin or to cleanse us, but we can admit (confess) to the person we transgressed against, and can forgive the person for offending us, in secret behind our backs or right in front of us. And we can pray for healing for each other. All to have a clear conscience when we pray to God. If you offend the church, your are to confess publicly. Acts 19:18.
“When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, ‘I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.’ And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone” Psalm 32:3-5
Hope this helps.
@@Christ_Logic You are correct about confessing our sins to one another, so it might as well be someone with authority to forgive those sins in the name of Jesus Christ.
Jesus gave authority to men, Apostles and subsequent Bishops and Priest in Matthew18:18 Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
Qualifications for Bishops and Deacons is in 1 Timothy 3.
@@johns1834 The issue with that translation is that the “bishop” part is misleading. The original Greek word there is “episkopen”, which means overseer. Yes, bishop is an overseer, but because people think of a “Bishop” as a title only, they tend to give it an “elevated” meaning. Overseer is simply someone who “stewards” Jesus’ flock.
“Bind” and “loose” were common Jewish legal phraseology about declaring and forbidding things. Jesus didn’t give them the authority to do what they please.
Were the apostles above Jesus’ authority? No. Were they under His authority? Yes. Was it the will of the apostles being established? No. Was it Gods will that was being established? Yes. Could the apostles change Gods will or His mind? No.
Could the apostles change what has already been “bound and loosed” in Heaven? No. Would God give the authority to Heaven to
man? No.
Who was leading them, their own will or Gods will? Gods will. Jesus was establishing that the Fathers will is at work, that when the disciples went out to the world, they would be “declaring and forbidding”, what God had already ordained in Heaven. “Let your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”. Jesus ordained the apostles to build the foundation of the church, what is the foundation of the church? The New Testament- the good news, the gospel. Who is the very word of the gospel? Christ Jesus, my brother. Therefore, the apostles were not given authority to forgive sins, only God can. As far the authority, to “bind and loose” what was already bound and loosed in Heaven, given to the apostles, the concept of “apostolic succession” is never found in scripture. I pray this helps.
I, a wretched Sinner have experienced that wonderful feeling after confessing mortal sins from the past. Thanks to Almighty God and Our Lord Jesus Christ who gave us these Sacraments and the Ministry if Reconciliation to the Apostles and through his Catholic Church. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO.
Tims Staples is just awesome.
Reconciliation is such an amazing gift and everyone should open their hearts to it!
Reconciliation?? When you are saved you ARE reconciled to God. You don't need to keep repeating being reconciled.
I wish I felt 50 lbs. lighter after Confession. I don't really have that emotional connection with it, but it's still valid (just so you know, if you don't feel anything either). You don't really have to feel something to be true for it to be true.
Night Yew so true! I’ve felt different experiences within reconciliation through out the years. When I didn’t really care and was in confession with a priest I wasn’t that comfortable around, I didn’t feel any different. When I had confession and chose to go there on my own time I felt ok but not an earth shattering moment. Then there have been experiences for me when I open my heart up to an amazing priest on retreats or in adoration and truly pray throughout reconciliation for Gods healing and for him to fill my heart. And thoses times I have continuously prayed throughout reconciliation in the silence of my heart of “come Holy Spirit” or “Jesus I say yes and invite you into my heart” God met me there! The more faithful I’ve been the more amazing a reconciliation I’ve had. Even some that have broken me free from sins I’ve tried to break from many times before! But yes it doesn’t mean it’s not true if we don’t feel it, cuz he’s the truth and more than a feeling :)
You are right. well said.
love this channel. thanks so much
Confession should be in every church
There is one Catholic sacrament that non-Catholic Christians may receive: matrimony. If a non-Catholic marries a Catholic in a Catholic ceremony, there are conditions imposed but the marriage can happen and be sacramentally valid.
And baptism under the Holy Spirit.
What do you mean by sacrament?
thank you for this ..May God bless you all.
Jesus loves you guys
I have a question about returning to the catholic church. I grew up catholic, but in my twenties stopped going to church. Four years ago I joined another church, but two years ago started to have doubts about this church and recently left that church. I just turned 57 and wanted to know about process of returning to church. I was told by someone recently that , I would have to talk to priest and attend confession. I also heard about RCIA classes. I would greatly appreciate if you can steer me in the right direction.
Contact your nearest Catholic Church and speak to the Priest, ask about their RCIA program, there is one every year. If you were baptized in the Catholic Church you are always Catholic, you just need to go to Confession and RCIA is great for learning more about the faith. Also be active in your parish so you make friends and are connected to the fabric of your church family.
If you have been baptised but not confirmed, you can go to RCIA to prepare for adult confirmation. God bless.
So if I'm a protestant that has never been baptized my first confession will be comparatively short? I thought I would be in there for hours lol
Actually, if you get baptized for the first time-and into the Catholic Church-there's no need to go to confession immediately afterwards, as the waters of baptism wash away all sins (mortal, venial and original). You'll only really need to go to confession if you commit a serious/mortal sin AFTER your baptism.
You can confess mortal or venial sins. Confession is not soley for the purpose of confessing mortal sins, it is to confess to the Lord any and all sins you may have willingly or unknowingly committed against Him.
Excellent answers!!! Thanks!!!
Eastern Orthodox can reactive the sacrament before the profession
I have a strange question
I’m 61 retired
Life long Catholic.
I want to hike the Appalachian Trail.
2200miles. 16 weeks If all goes well.
I’ve done some research online
They say u run into towns about every
3-5 days. I have no clue if I can make it to
Sunday mass or not. I will try my best.
Am I allowed to do such a hike ?
Thx
@@Dimple1472 I emailed my bishop.
He replied and said as long as I try
To attend mass on Sunday and am hiking
And can’t find a mass, I am clear
@@Dimple1472
I don’t think I’ll make it. But I’m gonna try.
I walked 18mi yesterday after mass
I’m glad you your trying to seek God. But remember God chooses us. Confess your sins to Him and ask Him to send the Holy Spirit so you can see the truth of His word and anything that comes from anyone, including what I say, if it’s from themselves and not of God, ask Him to cast out those words from your mind, and to reveal the truth.
Here is the full verse: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16
Perfect. First of all, James 5:16 doesn’t mention priest, neither does the entire chapter mention any elder, deacon, pastor or priest, but in fact goes along with another theme of the Bible. “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”. James is telling us what to do when we sin against one another. A priest, or man in general doesn’t have the power to absolve sin or to cleanse us, but we can admit (confess) to the person we transgressed against, and can forgive the person for offending us, in secret behind our backs or right in front of us. And we can pray for healing for each other. All to have a clear conscience when we pray to God. If you offend the church, your are to confess publicly. Acts 19:18.
“When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, ‘I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.’ And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone” Psalm 32:3-5
Hope this helps.
So im baptized Lutheran and went to my first confession and we did a general but i am not yet catholic, does this mean it didn’t count?
However, the Catholic Church does not rebaptise you if you join it having been baptised elsewhere, so there is a gap in your argument.
I could perhaps point out that while absolution is a sacrament, confession is not, so perhaps confessions could be heard from people considering becoming a Catholic as a rehearsal to see what it's like, so that they don't end up being put off by the unfamiliarity of it. A priest who shrives thus would have to decide whether sins heard but not absolved would need to be confessed again.
The video says it was uploaded in June.
Yes but the Church makes it so hard .. why do they make a person wait for mos and mos to join the Church and have access to confession and communion ... sitting with a priest several times and discussing the teachings of the Church should be enough ... most RCIA classes are all frill anyway and many go through and still don’t know anything about the Church
I'm a Hindu by birth but I believe and worship only Jesus Christ. I also love Mother Mary and all the Saints. I want to take the Holy Communion, but I don't trust the priests because their personal life is not good. I simply cannot digest the fact that I should go to a priest and confess my sins to a person who is not better than me. Sorry to say that, I'm in a fix.. Should I get baptised or remain as I am .
The Lord knows that we are all sinners, but he has commanded us to "confess our sins to each other" and has given the Church the authority to forgive sins. When you go to make a confession, you are not confessing to a preist, the preist like all of us is a broken vessel- but as we have seen through the lives of the saints and the apostles, the Lord uses broken and weak men and women to proclaim his message and raises them up to greatness. When you confess to a preist, regardless of his condition, you can be certain that the Lord will still hear your cry for repentance. The Lord used broken men and women then, and he still does now. Place your trust in the Lord, and on the church he has given to us, and all things shall be well. God bless you!
I recommend you get baptized. God works through imperfect people but the work that God will do through those imperfect People is perfect
@@kaykay3585 I have waited too long. I shall get baptised soon. I long to receive the Holy Communion. Please pray that I overcome all the hurdles that come in my way in this matter. Thank you Tea Kay
@@veenapaul4462 I will pray for you I too am a convert to the Catholic faith came in three years ago and despite the different problems in the church I have not looked back because nothing compares to Holy Communion and the sacraments of the church. God bless you and may you come in soon
@@veenapaul4462 prayers to you
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This doesn't seem right, doesn't this whole thing revoke Christ's sacrifice? Or at least tamper with it? If your a protestant, and you sin "mortally", you essentially can't be saved. But here's the thing I'm wondering. The bible teaches that we aren't saved by our actions or works, but that salvation and forgiveness of sins come from God. When Peter preached at pentacost, he commanded the people to br baptized and repent to the Lord, but it nowhere mentions a confession like practice. Can someone clear this up for me?
Why should we confess our sins?
Yes u confess 2 God since He is the only one who can forgive sin
The Holy Spirit uses the priest and works through him. The power and healing we receive is from God and the priest is only a working piece of his church. Reconciliation gives grace and healing making us holier and replenished in the hope of Christ!
That is not actually true... Orthodox can receive confession and holy Communion...
it depends on the type of orthodox. namely, it depends on their beliefs regarding the Catholic Catechism; not on their rites. that's why we call them "full communion orthodox churches." those who can't sincerely make a declaration of faith in the Catechism are not in full communion with Catholic Church, so their participating in Catholic sacraments would be error in the same way a Catholic participating in sacraments outside the one Church of Jesus would be error. not anathema, and certainly vastly preferrable to protestant or JW or mormon practices, but still inadvisable. fortunately we're nearing closer and closer to the day that both Catholic and Orthodox can make clear declarations of faith in each other's catechism. the most difficult issue is still gonna be centralization of authority, which is a crucial part of the Catholic Catechism but is not nearly as emphatic in most (non full communion) Orthodox catechisms.
but the more that secular society and political ideologies ramp up the war they're waging on Christianity, the more Christians will accept the necessity of unity and centralization for survival in this climate. together we stand, divided we fall. it's also difficult to convince atheists that any of this is credible when there are tens of thousands of mutually exclusive "denominations." it's one of the reasons I didn't give religion a chance for so long. and the reason the Catholic Church, of all religious entities, managed to sway me is because of its credibility, unity, authority, antiquity, and intellectual tradition. the eastern Orthodox churches have many of those virtues and for a long time I was considering joining an Orthodox church. but unity and an unbroken chain of custody dating back to saint Peter are two of the most important issues for convincing a skeptic that the Church's claims are actually true.
there shouldn't be just one approach to apologetics, but I think for a lot of people, it helps to start with demonstrating that the resurrection of Jesus is actually a credible, well-attested historical claim. from there, one might be convinced but could just as easily convince themselves that it's okay to have their own private, disorganized religion; that the concept of "church" is just a metaphor for the believer's own private thoughts or whatever. and any of a variety of other new age heresies. so it's just as important to show that what modern Christians believe is derived from scriptures and unbroken traditions of extremely ancient provenance.
of course, lots of Christian denominations cannot demonstrate that with respect to some of their beliefs (or at least, not without mistranslating scripture or making false claims of private revelation). as a result, they will continue to decline as mankind becomes more and more technical, scientific, and secular. people need religion, and consequently will be increasingly attracted to religious groups that have credible claims of antiquity and authenticity. so I think despite all the very important issues on which we're divided, we're heading toward reunification, and it's going to be a definitively Catholic reunification.
hopefully we can find means of gentle reconciliation so that the Orthodox traditions do not feel stifled or lorded over by Rome. we need central authority but it should be clear that the pope does not necessarily need to be a western european 99% of the time. an effort to elect popes from historically eastern congregations would help immensely. and an effort to incorporate Orthodox rites, traditions, and icons into western worship would also contribute to that end. I have been learning Orthodox prayers and venerating Orthodox icons, primarily because I find them profoundly beautiful and authentic. not heretical in the way so much of protestant practice is. I don't think protestantism has anything concrete to offer the Church in the way the Orthodox tradition does, so I wouldn't advocate a blind ecumenical attitude.
basically, the things that divide us really do matter and should not be minimized, but they matter far less than Christ's underlying message, which will continue to decline the longer we remain separated and without the single trustworthy structure that Jesus intended for his Church. so I am really optimistic. but I know it really offends some pious Orthodox people when we try to minimize the serious objections they have to Catholic faith (or more often, the temporal organizational structure of the Catholic Church). so we shouldn't pretend that we're all in full communion with each other, but I think we can all agree that we _should_ be. we just disagree on how best to effect that change, and on who holds the greater obligation and burden to change. but again, that disagreement will become irrelevant as it becomes increasingly clear that the Catholic Church's hierarchy is what protects her from the world.
I think its ridicules you say you can't confess to Jesus you have to do it through a priest to be absovled of your sins but you can't because the church hasn't decided if it wants you. I thought Jesus wants all to come to him not let me see who he wants to come.
i ve done this (confess to a priest before I became Catholic)... I was baptized but should I confess this still?
Isaiah Garcia .. I actually envy you guys because when you decide to go to RCIA, after you become a member of the church. .. after you confess, ALL YOUR SINS ARE ERASED!! ..I LITERALLY SEE PEOPLE WALKING IN SHEER JOY AFTER THAT FIRST CONFESSION. .. IT'S AWESOME! ! GOD BLESS!
Isaiah Garcia you only need to confess mortal sins that were committed AFTER baptism. Baptism washes away sin and all punishment due to those sins.
Poor blinded individuals. Why don't you read your Bibles and see that what you have been taught by the Roman Catholic church is utter twisted nonsense and lies. The only PERSON who can forgive sins is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. When a person is forgiven his sins, he is not joyful or bouncing about. He is calm and peaceful, knowing that his fellowship with God is restored. It is peace he has, not joy. Romans ch. 5 v 1.
Lawrence Smeaton , I have both.
The Jews also accused Jesus of blasphemy for forgiving sin.
call the independent catholic church they will take your confession!
lol There is no single independent Catholic church - there are many such churches, with a wide variety of beliefs so they do not have the ability to forgive sins as in Matt 16;18
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In Tobit, that marriage was not public, nor even registered with any authority... It was simply her parents signing off. And again, with Jacob and Isaac, it's just the families organising it. No church or public announcement or even a ceremony. Are these invalid?
I'm not sure, but I think that Scott Hahn can help you.
stpaulcenter.com/studies/courses/covenant-love-introducing-the-biblical-worldview
But there was no church at the time. It did not become a sacrement until the Lateran Council in the 1200's( however very early writings exist that acknowledge Jesus specifically wished it as such) Even as such ,most marriages were arranged ( some still are) , and it was NOT necessary to be married IN a church by a priest. Lots of if,ands,or buts throughout the centuries. Linked is some information and an excerpt:
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With the development of sacramental theology, marriage was included in the select seven to which the term "sacrament" was applied. Explicit classification of marriage in this way came in reaction to the contrary teaching of Catharism that marriage and procreation are evil: the first official declaration that marriage is a sacrament was made at the 1184 Council of Verona as part of a condemnation of the Cathars.[38] In 1208, Pope Innocent III required members of another religious movement, that of the Waldensians, to recognize that marriage is a sacrament as a condition for being received back into the Catholic Church.[38] In 1254, Catholics accused Waldensians of condemning the sacrament of marriage, "saying that married persons sin mortally if they come together without the hope of offspring".[39] The Fourth Lateran Council of 1215 had already stated in response to the teaching of the Cathars: "For not only virgins and the continent but also married persons find favour with God by right faith and good actions and deserve to attain to eternal blessedness."[40] Marriage was also included in the list of the seven sacraments at the Second Council of Lyon in 1274 as part of the profession of faith required of Michael VIII Palaiologos.
Link source:en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_in_the_Catholic_Church
Hope that may help.
In the sacrament of matrimony, it's the couple who are the ministers. The priest is there only to witness for the Church and receive their consent.
@@marietta1335 I accept that. But the fact remains that the Levitical priesthood were never necessary to witness a wedding It is an innovation which has no New Testament foundation either, but rather, Paul reiterated the authority of the father:
*1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.*
Further- and please correct me if I'm wrong- the Roman Catholic Church has done away with the need for patriarchal blessing for the union. Since the Church has veto power instead; hasn't it then replaced the parents?
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We do go to confession. BUT it is not to any priest. We go directly to the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. In 1 John ch. 1 we read, if we confess our sins HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In 1 John ch. 2 we are told that we have an advocate with the Father (because we are children of God) when we sin, NOT WHEN WE CONFESS OUR SINS. The Lord Jesus Christ draws us back into fellowship with the Father.
Why waste your time going to a confession box, when you can have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and talk directly to Him?
We offend not just God when we sin. We offend the very Body of Christ, the Church. Therefore, go to God. Reconcile with Him. Then go to the Church. Reconcile with the Church. To continue my point, God alone can do miraculous healings. God alone can raise the dead. Yet, we see the Apostles doing the same. They have the power to forgive sin. John 21:22-23. As the power to heal was passed on, so was the power to forgive sins.
The Jews also accused Jesus of blasphemy for forgiving sin.
3:15 still hold that opinion in 2022 after the pope is now trying to ban Latin masses?
I have a strange question
I’m 61 retired
Life long Catholic.
I want to hike the Appalachian Trail.
2200miles. 16 weeks If all goes well.
I’ve done some research online
They say u run into towns about every
3-5 days. I have no clue if I can make it to
Sunday mass or not. I will try my best.
Am I allowed to do such a hike ?
Thx
Almost a Catholic here and 69 years old. But have to say I missed my window for hiking the AT and now maybe too old and my wife won't let me. Ha.
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I probably won’t hike it.
I walk 18 miles in 6hrs and I feel like I got 2 broken legs. I don’t think I can honestly do 2200miles
@@PInk77W1 It's not for everybody. I hiked a few sections in Virginia and North Carolina and West Virginia. Many hikers told me, it is sort of like having a job to devote 6 months to hike the whole trail, kind of the same ole routine every day. Longest I was out was 10 days, really enjoyed it, but was ready to come home after that. Thankfully, we retired in the Shenandoah Valley and can see the mountains every day and still do day hikes on occasion. At one time, I thought hiking the trail would be sort of a religious experience. Now my passion is doing what I need to do to be in communion with the Church. Just finished RCIA and all the paper work and interviews for our annulments. Goals change over time. I chose God over hiking the AT. Thanks for your feedback and good luck to you.
@@johns1834 wow. Cool. Yes my problem is leaving my home alone for 4 months. That scares me.
I just got home today from a 24day bicycle trip.
Rode 170mi from Austin Tx airport to my house
In 2 days. 100miles today. Happy to be home.
@@PInk77W1 Sounds like a awesome bicycle trip. Your still young and probably in much better shape than many others your age.
Yes u confess 2 God since He is the only one who can forgive sin
Read Matt 16;18 my friend - it has a message for you