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In my last confession, the priest said I could choose my own penance, to do good to another person.
This is legit?
I 'ma little puzzled what to do, never had that before repentance, any suggestions?
In my last confession, the priest said I could choose my own penance, to do good to another person.
This is legit?
I 'ma little puzzled what to do, never had that before repentance, any suggestions?
Of course it's legit. The priest is that you want to put their energies into doing good, so you can avoid sin in the future.
Yes, it is legit. Sometimes the priests do not take the easy way out, and we have to the effort to repentance.
Do something good for someone who generally do not consider worthy of it and do it from your heart.
God bless!
Be kind to someone who is not worth it. Put aside your silly sentence and the threat that Jesus asked us to treat our neighbors.
- Is Catholic —
Personally I would suggest a better confessor, because if it delivers penances so, probably not help you get rid of his attachment to sin. Confession has two parts to it, the absolution of sin, and be free from sin (or doing your pennance). Pennance is both pain and relief and half to re-adjust your mind, body and spirit to Christ.
In canon law, which governs the sacrament read
Power. 981 The confessor is to impose salutary and appropriate penances, in proportion to the type and number of sins confessed, taking into account, however, the condition of the penitent. The penitent is bound personally to fulfill these penances.
I do not see how to "choose your own punishment" indicates that, unless, of course, there were some limitations to the penance he could choose. But simply saying, "do what you want" does not follow the spirit of the law or its charter. But most important is that it helps you as a person who is trying to rid themselves of sin.
I see in some cases where a "choose your own punishment" might be appropriate, especially for children of sins and for the very young. Without knowing your sins (not asking) I can not give advice to your situation.
But let me say this: The priest is the ultimate judge of what is given penance. If you believe that repentance is not to help get rid of sin, I suggest finding another confessor, talking directly to the priest to help you change sides to the confessional, or while in the confessional, politely saying "Father I am not sure the punishment you have given me will help me separate myself from my sinful habits. " (Then follow what he says, there is no second question.)
There are priests who will be treated lightly and give the confession inappropriate penances. As a Catholic, you are entitled to be assisted free of defects and their attachments, and sometimes you have to remember that the priests who are also part of the confession.
Yes, this is legitimate pennance. He gave a pennance do. he simply does not give the details for pennance.
Pennance is any action that leads to God. Sin is any action, thought or action that is contrary to the command to love God and love of neighbor.
Pennance is the opposite of sin. Pennance is an action, word, thought that is heard as part of Reconciliation, which is love.
Traditionally, pennance is in the form of prayers, but need not be. Regarding a suggestion on what to do, you can participate in an outreach project for the homeless - Hopebags Project. Go to the store and buy a meal for someone in the service of individual pop top cans. Including a bottle of water. Include a handwritten note of encouragement and love. If you must include a map of homeless shelters in your city. Put all this in a supermarket plastic bag and store in your car. If you see someone on the street corner begging for money, give the bag a smile and a blessing. You can find more information about this by going to http://www.hopebags.com
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yes …
YES.
Go and do something good for someone who really deserves kindness, love and faith in you.
Next time, for good, please do not wait until they confess and receive penance.
But always do good.
The Catholic Church has been out of the "Hail Mary three and four of our parents' penance, which is a good thing. His father wants to go out and do good for someone, and this could be anything from turoring a child, feeding the homeless, visiting the elderly or anything else. It's up to you just because he wants to get something from it. So as a question, get out, do good, feel better about yourself and expand your life experiences.
católico not sorry for throwing in my thoughts … but this sounds wonderful, if I am honest and more should be done
It gives you the responsibility and asking you to find something suitable for their penance for their own opinion …
do something wonderful .. even more appropriate that the priest would ask you
love you xxx
do something good for someone. give someone a hug. comfort someone who is sad. pray for someone. there are tons of things you can do!