Canon law question: is the specific penance given by the priest "optional"? I know if you truly forget to do it, that's fine, you still got absolution. But if you are truly sorry for your sin, have a sincere effort to not do it again, are you also required to accept the penance for valid reception of the sacrament? Or maybe more of a the…
Canon law question: is the specific penance given by the priest "optional"? I know if you truly forget to do it, that's fine, you still got absolution. But if you are truly sorry for your sin, have a sincere effort to not do it again, are you also required to accept the penance for valid reception of the sacrament? Or maybe more of a theologian question.
Also, glad they addressed "that confessions were not “prolonged excessively,” becoming a form of spiritual accompaniment. " How many lines have I been in when someone takes 10-15min and therefore not all the people can get through before the priest has to leave.
It's not optional, but absolution is also not contingent upon completing your penance. Also, if you find your penance to be unduly burdensome or too nebulous to complete, you may ask your confessor for a different penance. But generally, just do the penance, and - in general - do penance.
Canon law question: is the specific penance given by the priest "optional"? I know if you truly forget to do it, that's fine, you still got absolution. But if you are truly sorry for your sin, have a sincere effort to not do it again, are you also required to accept the penance for valid reception of the sacrament? Or maybe more of a theologian question.
Also, glad they addressed "that confessions were not “prolonged excessively,” becoming a form of spiritual accompaniment. " How many lines have I been in when someone takes 10-15min and therefore not all the people can get through before the priest has to leave.
It's not optional, but absolution is also not contingent upon completing your penance. Also, if you find your penance to be unduly burdensome or too nebulous to complete, you may ask your confessor for a different penance. But generally, just do the penance, and - in general - do penance.