1466. The confessor is not the master of God’s forgiveness, but its servant. the minister of this sacrament should unite himself to the intention and charity of Christ.71 He should have a proven knowledge of Christian behavior, experience of human affairs, respect and sensitivity toward the one who has fallen; he must love the truth, be faithful to the Magisterium of the Church, and lead the penitent with patience toward healing and full maturity. He must pray and do penance for his penitent, entrusting him to the Lord’s mercy.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
482. What is required for earthly peace?
143. What is the relationship between the Spirit and Christ Jesus in his earthly mission?
74. What was the fall of the angels?
436. What does “Decalogue” mean?
116. Did Jesus contradict Israel’s faith in the one God and savior?
166. Why is the Church called “Catholic”?
593. What is the specifically Christian sense of this petition?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?
How Obedience to God Can Lead to Victory: An Analysis of the Siege of Jericho (Joshua 6)?
What does Nahum 1:9 say about God’s mercy to those who repent?
What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself according to James 2:8, and why is it important?
What is the role of God’s people in promoting social justice, according to Amos 5:24?
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
