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Sunday, March 1. 2009

Confession

From Confession: A Healing, about needing a Father Confessor:

Do not observe the sins of others, and do not behave inimicably, inwardly or outwardly, towards those who sin, but represent to yourself your own sins, and deeply repent of having committed them, considering yourself in every truth worse than all. Pray lovingly for those who sin, knowing that we are all inclined to every sin.
– St. John of Kronstadt

Do not be ashamed to enter the Church to confess. Be ashamed when you sin but not when you repent.
–St. John Chrysostom

Cry out, o sinner, with all your might, and spare not your throat; for your Lord is merciful and loves those who repent. As soon as you return, your Father will come out aforehand to meet you, and rejoice in you.
–St. Ephraim the Syrian
Posted by Bird Dog in Religion at 06:07 | Comments (2) | Trackbacks (0)

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Good luck finding a priest who has the capability to give ya two hours a week.

Nevertheless, the confessional is for confessing sin and recieving absolution which, ordinarily, doesn't take that long.
#1 Leag on 2009-03-02 12:24 (Reply)
I guess the Congregationalists do not favor St. John of Kronstadt. Where's Kronstadt and why is John a saint?"
#2 astreak on 2009-03-02 13:43 (Reply)

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