Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson in part 2 of a listener question and answer forum on frequent confession and the importance of confessing venial sins.
Topics/Questions Covered in the Show:
- Why does Venerable Pope Pius XII speak so strongly in favor of making frequent confessions of venial sin in his encyclical Mystici Corporis Christi?
- What is devotional confession?
- What is a reasonable request for confession?
- How often is “frequent” when speaking of confession?
- What is scrupulosity and why is it detrimental to the spiritual life?
Resources:
- Spiritualdirection.com – website
- EWTN Global Catholic Radio
- Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
- EWTN Religious Catalogue – online
Divine Intimacy by Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen- Mystici Corporis Christi – Encyclical of Venerable Pope Pius XII on the Mystical Body of Christ
- Pastoral Norms for the Administration of General Sacramental Absolution by the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
- Text “get” to 38470 for an Examination of Conscience
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 – USCCB Bible link
- Questions? Send an e-mail to Questions@myavila.com or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).
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The Divine Intimacy Radio Show is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those people seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom. Every week our co-hosts Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explore topics related to the interior life and Catholic teaching, including prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and holiness.
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