1463. Certain particularly grave sins incur excommunication, the most severe ecclesiastical penalty, which impedes the reception of the sacraments and the exercise of certain ecclesiastical acts, and for which absolution consequently cannot be granted, according to canon law, except by the Pope, the bishop of the place or priests authorized by them.68 In danger of death any priest, even if deprived of faculties for hearing confessions, can absolve from every sin and excommunication.69
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
555. When is thanksgiving given to God?
578. What is the origin of the Our Father?
138. What are the names of the Holy Spirit?
436. What does “Decalogue” mean?
189. How do the lay faithful participate in the priestly office of Christ?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does it mean to submit to God’s discipline, according to Hebrews 12:5-11?
How does Lamentations address the issue of human suffering?
What is the relationship between truth and joy mentioned in 2 John 1:4?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
