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(Repost) Confession and General Absolution

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Cathy Caridi

(The post below was written many years ago, but it addresses an issue which unfortunately is still with us, particularly before Christmas.  That’s why it seems feasible to post it again.  Have a happy and holy Christmas!) Q: Last year, … Continue reading →

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Repost: Confession and General Absolution

Posted on December 18, 2014 by canonlawmadeeasy

(The following column was originally posted some time ago–but recent email-queries indicate that this problem is unfortunately still with us, particularly before Christmas. Consequently, it seems worthwhile to address this issue once again. A blessed Christmas and Happy New Year to all readers!) Q: Last year, … Continue reading →

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Confession and General Absolution

Posted on December 13, 2007 by canonlawmadeeasy

Q: Last year, I visited my relatives at Christmas time, and we all went to their parish to a communal penance service before Christmas. There were probably almost a hundred people there, and only one priest. He didn’t hear each … Continue reading →

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When Can a Priest Refuse to Absolve a Penitent in the Confessional?

Posted on May 24, 2007 by canonlawmadeeasy

Q. A visiting priest was hearing confessions one weekend at my parish, while the pastor was away.  He refused to grant me absolution, because he said that I hadn’t sinned!  I confessed some venial sins, but he told me that … Continue reading →

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