OUR DIVINE PHYSICIAN

7/8/2016

The Return of the Prodigal Son (1773) by Pompeo Batoni

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed..." (Christ in Luke 4:18)

Read:
James 5:14-15
Psalm 33
Mark 2:1-12
Luke 15:11-32

Study:
1) Handouts:
Confession to a Human Being; Continual Conversion and Penance; Reconciliation; Indulgences; Anointing of the Sick; The Christian Meaning of Suffering; Viaticum

2) 3MC:
44 – What is Confession?
45 – What is Anointing of the Sick?

3) CCC 164-165, 618, 1127-1128, 1420-1525 (YOUCAT 224 - 247)

Meditate:
Why is confession so important? When I confess my sins, who am I being reconciled to, and why is this so important? What is necessary to make a good confession? What is perfect and imperfect contrition? When should I go to confession and how often? Even though it is not required, why is it beneficial to confess venial sins? When should I call on the priest for the Anointing of the Sick or Viaticum? How do both the Sacraments of Healing show God's Justice and His Mercy?

Pray:
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.

Imitate:
St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Apply:
Do I or am I prepared to confess all mortal sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Do I examine my conscience often, even daily? Am I willing to make amends and do penance for my sins? Do I unite my sufferings with Christ's sufferings? Do I have compassion for those who suffer? Am I willing forgive as I have been forgiven?

Extra:
Sophia Sketchpad: Confession
Outside da Box: How do I go to Confession?
"First Confession" Part 1
"First Confession" Part 2
Bishop Robert Barron - Why do I have to confess to a priest?
Tour of the Catechism #47 - Sacraments of Healing
Tour of the Catechism #48 - Reconciliation: Penitent, Minister, Effects
Tour of the Catechism #49 - Reconciliation: Penitent, Minster, Effects
No Apologies #98 - Confession 1
No Apologies #99 - Confession 2
Catholic Encyclopedia: Sacrament of Penance
Confession
Confession: A Pain that Ends in Joy
Tour of the Catechism #50 - Indulgences and Penance
No Apologies #100 - Indulgences-Scriptural
No Apologies #101 - Indulgences-Not "buying" forgiveness
No Apologies #102 - Indulgences-A fruit of Christ's Redemption
Primer on Indulgences
Myths About Indulgences
Tour of the Catechism #51 - Anointing of the Sick
Catholic Encyclopedia: Extreme Unction
Catholic Encyclopedia: Preparation for Death
Anointing of the Sick

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (Psalm 33:1)

2 Comments

Florence Rosato

3/14/2018 06:35:11 am

Confession:
It's the affect that sin has on our relationship with God, the Church, and the members associate with it. We know only God can forgive us our sins. Our Bible tells us to confess our sins to each other. And it certainly makes one feel a little better, but one must remember only God can forgive us. Confessing our sins provides a means to start a new day free of sin. I'm realizing how humble confessing your sins can make you. But, how great it makes you feel to hear God has forgiven you!

Reconciled:
Confessing our sins allows us to have a reconciliation with God. This is extremely important so we can have a chance to amend our lives to get right with our Lord.

Confession:
One must truly be sorry they committed their sins. In doing so, it obviously fills one's heart with sorrow for offending God for committing them. One must also be willing to make up for their sins. Possibly through prayers or meditation.

Contrition:
One must truly from the heart be sorry for committing their sins . In doing so, they'd be glad to beg God's forgiveness through different acts of contrition . However, if one is simply sorry because they were caught in committing a sin , it certainly isn't true sorrow!

Confession:
We're expected to go too confession at least once a year. However, in my opinion, one should go often because it helps us stay stronger in avoiding things we know are sinful. While it's imperative to seek God's forgiveness for mortal sins, it's also beneficial to confess our venial sins too.

Anointing:
Is used to bring spiritual and even physical strength sometimes. The anointing of a sick individual should always be done if one is very sick. This can be done more than once. In fact it's important to call a priest when one is sick even though their not expected to pass away right away. It also gives graces and the Holy Spirit helps us from becoming over anxious.

Sacrament:
God is both a judge and a God of Mercy. When we do something we know is wrong, God judges us accordingly. We know we're guilty when we do something wrong and certainly deserve punishment. Well God is a God that requires judgment for our sins. But, then He sends His son whose full of love and mercy and is willing to pay for our sins. Through Christ's death on the cross, God showed he was both just and merciful.

Florence
Have a Blessed Day

Michael L Miller link

4/18/2018 02:55:24 pm

! Confession cleans all our sins. It is how we know that ware being forgiven but r ember only God can forgive. The confession wipes away all the new sins you have committed way the confession works it cleans, heals and strengthens.

2 To make a good confession you must ask forgiveness for all your sins not formerly confessed .
You have to tell the Priest remeber he can't read minds.God is the only one who already knows your sins.

# You will find that the Bishop says you can confess once a month and the church says once a year.No that doesn't mean you. No that doesn't mean you only sin once a month or once a year, if you feel it pessary you might need it once a week or even more.
Make sure you confess all sins even the venial ones rember they do not get better with time Just rember all sins are sins great or small.

The anoiting of the sick should not be held up till the last minute he may have sins he would like to repent for. God will forgive you even on your death bed but to late is to late call the Priest in plenty of time when possible.

Gods mercy and justice has healed the blind and the cursed.We that belive know that all these mircle drugs were made possible by men of science but guided by the hands of God.

Michael L Miller

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