Refusing absolution While rare, a priest should deny absolution if he sees a lack of sorrow, willingness ...

Msgr. Charles Pope Wednesday, February 01, 2017

On mortal sin Grave sin is not a simple matter — we must consider the action, intent and ...

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TCA Tuesday – Nov. 8, 2016 On 'sins of the flesh', eternal life, creed and Sunday obligation

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Opening the Word: God of the Living In realizing that Christ on the cross has conquered chaos and death, the faithful must ...

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Opening the Word: Sins of Pharisees As Christ explains in the Gospel, prayer, fasting and almsgiving are good, but only if ...

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Saintly advice on kicking sin to the curb Only in understanding that sin is an act of the will can we take action to turn away ...

Bill Dodds Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Levels of sin? While all sin is offensive to God, Church teaches the difference between mortal and ...

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Unlocking forgiveness: Vatican tribunal promotes pardon

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Eucharist in the creed? Though not explicitly mentioned, our belief in the Real Presence is affirmed by our ...

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God Permits U-Turns Anywhere, anytime, anyhow!

Father James Valladares Thursday, June 30, 2016

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