Must Church Give Former Yugoslavia an Apology?
Thapelo Lehasa, Johannesburg – Regarding the news article “Canada asks pope for help with reconciliation” (June 7), my attention was drawn to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
Forgiveness
Pope: ‘Perfect’ Catholics who Despise Others are Sad
God did not choose perfect people to form his church, but rather sinners who have experienced his love and forgiveness, Pope Francis said. The Gospel of Luke’s...
The Ways of God’s Forgiveness
Baptised non-Catholics may not receive the sacrament of penance except under certain circumstances. I find this hard to reconcile with the parable of the Pharisee and the...
Excessive Guilt Needs the Holy Spirit
John Driver, Daveyton – In the Open Door column “I still feel guilty after confession” (March 1), the writer asks the columnist for an indication of how such...
Christians are Forgiven, and have a Duty to Forgive Others
Mercy is a true form of knowledge that allows men and women to understand the mystery of God’s love for humanity, Pope Francis said. Having experienced forgiveness,...
Divine Mercy After An Abortion
After having an abortion, BERNADETTE GOULDING couldn’t forgive herself — but found that God could Abortion has made a deep and hidden wound in societies all over the world....
I Still Feel Guilty After Confession
Someone who has sinned badly, confesses the sin and is absolved in the sacrament of reconciliation can often feel the pangs of remorse for a lengthy time...
How Long for Confession?
I went to a communal penitential service in Advent, thinking that six priests would get through the confessions faster than normal. Not so. The first part of...
God’s forgiveness is a call to sin no more, pope says
God forgives and forgets the faults of repentant sinners, unless they keep reminding him of their errors by pretending they have no need to change, Pope Francis...
Receive Forgiveness and Learn to Forgive Others
God’s mercy is poured out upon the repentant so that they can change and grow, sharing mercy with others and helping build families, neighbourhoods and societies where...
