qfnol31 Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 [quote]Reconciliation is a touchy feely word, and the Church has never been touchy feely. Confession and Reconciliation both refer to tasks that are often difficult and humiliating, which is good because it makes you sorrier for your sins. And, just so you know, reconciliation dosent describe the whole sacrament either.[/quote] What do you think the name should be? Obviously Confession isn't enough because you need Penance. Penance really isn't enough because you do that on your own. I'm not sure what all you could replace it with. Now as for it being touch-feely, I do understand how many things in our era can lean towards such, but I do wonder if you oppose the word because it is more modern or because you have a strong case against it. I use it because the goal of the Sacrament is aimed towards the restoration of grace in a person, id est, his reconciliation with God (for without grace, he is separated from the Father). This cannot be done without confessing the sins to a Priest (or Bishop, depending on the case) and an act of penance, but it also includes the right mind set. You will probably agree with me that wrong intention could very possibly invalidate the Sacrament, just as a lack of mortal sins confessed. Of course, I think that it doesn't matter too much what you call it because the Sacrament includes all three and all you really need to worry about are the actions involved, the intention, and the Priest. Beyond that, as long as everyone knows to what you refer, you're probably in the green. I think that your problem is more accurately why people use the word, not what the word itself means.
Jaime Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 So apparently according to the poll it only bugs 12 year olds. (I didn't vote by the way) Then I would say you'll grow out of it kiddo!! Remember if you want to grow up to be big and strong, pray, eat your vegetables and listen to your parents!! My guess is by the time you get confirmed, this won't bother you one little bit
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Feb 13 2006, 02:18 PM']So apparently according to the poll it only bugs 12 year olds. (I didn't vote by the way) Then I would say you'll grow out of it kiddo!! Remember if you want to grow up to be big and strong, pray, eat your vegetables and listen to your parents!! My guess is by the time you get confirmed, this won't bother you one little bit [right][snapback]886149[/snapback][/right] [/quote]
Resurrexi Posted February 13, 2006 Author Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) [mod]Mature content[/mod] I'll pray for you, Tyler Edited February 14, 2006 by Lil Red
Jaime Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) [quote name='StThomasMore' date='Feb 13 2006, 05:43 PM'][mod]Mature content[/mod] I'll pray for you, Tyler [right][snapback]886323[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You're looking for a time out young man!! And you are THIS CLOSE to losing your gameboy!! Edited February 14, 2006 by Lil Red
Birgitta Noel Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) [quote name='StThomasMore' date='Feb 13 2006, 05:43 PM'][mod]Mature content[/mod] I'll pray for you, Tyler [right][snapback]886323[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Wow, Tyler. Calm down. We are not modernists or liberals. We are orthodox Catholics who are faithful to Holy Mother Church. I hope you'll stick around. You might even learn something, including that we are not out to get you The change in your sig is in line with the PM guidelines. No linking to schismatic sites is allowed. No one is singling you out. Everyone here is held to that same standard. Why are you so angry? Edited February 14, 2006 by Lil Red
Lil Red Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 we don't do Catholic vs. Catholic here. everyone go play outside and get some fresh air. internet is not real life. heck, i don't even exist!
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