Author Topic: Re-confessing sins that have been confessed in the New Rite (Read 17748 times)

Pax Vobis · « **Reply #50 on:** April 17, 2024, 07:49:15 PM »

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In a Quodlibetal question St Thomas says,

"sometimes an erroneous conscience does not absolve or excuse from sin, namely when the error itself is a sin, proceeding from ignorance of that which someone is able to and obliged to know, as for example, if someone believed fornication to be simply a venial sin, and then, [if he committed fornication], although he would believe that he was sinning venially, he would not be sinning venially, but mortally" (Quodlibetal 8, q. 6, a. 5)

A poorly formed conscience does not excuse from sin.

Stubborn · « **Reply #51 on:** April 18, 2024, 04:53:44 AM »

Quote from: Pax Vobis on April 17, 2024, 07:49:15 PM

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In a Quodlibetal question St Thomas says,

"sometimes an erroneous conscience does not absolve or excuse from sin, namely when the error itself is a sin, proceeding from ignorance of that which someone is able to and obliged to know, as for example, if someone believed fornication to be simply a venial sin, and then, [if he committed fornication], although he would believe that he was sinning venially, he would not be sinning venially, but mortally" (Quodlibetal 8, q. 6, a. 5)

A poorly formed conscience does not excuse from sin.

Agreed.

The first day of the 9 day Novena to the Holy Ghost says: "Sin is the result of ignorance, weakness and indifference..."

It's the oldest known novena - is it wrong? Lad and QV are pushing the idea that all those who've been praying it daily, even for centuries, are unable to "understand the basic distinction." Ridiculous.

It means that those who do wrong will suffer the consequences of doing wrong.

Stubborn · « **Reply #52 on:** April 18, 2024, 05:40:11 AM »

Quote from: Änσnymσus on April 17, 2024, 05:48:10 PM

I fear that I will become scrupulous if I make general confessions more, so far I have only done it once since my conversion, and everytime I remember a past mortal sin I make sure to confess it at the next confession.

I suggest confession once a week whether you need it or not. It is good to always confess sins you previously forgot, but if by the grace of God you have no mortal sins to confess, simply say: "Forgive me father for I have sinned, it's been one week since my last confession. In that time I did not commit any mortal sins Father, but for all the sins of my whole life especially the sins of "X" I am heartily sorry, please, forgive me Father."

Marulus Fidelis · « **Reply #53 on:** April 18, 2024, 08:01:20 AM »

Quote from: Änσnymσus on April 17, 2024, 05:48:10 PM

I fear that I will become scrupulous if I make general confessions more, so far I have only done it once since my conversion, and everytime I remember a past mortal sin I make sure to confess it at the next confession.

Nonsense, general confessions are useful for ENDING scruples, not exacerbating them.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #54 on:** April 18, 2024, 11:33:30 AM »

Why is this even being argued about. The Church teaches clearly that for one to be guilty of mortal sin there needs to be (1) sufficient knowledge and (2) consent in committing a grave act (3). You can find this in catechisms and in prayer books under examination of conscience / preparation for Confession. If you disagree that insufficient knowledge renders the sin venial for that person, you are literally disagreeing with the Church.

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Author Topic: Re-confessing sins that have been confessed in the New Rite (Read 17748 times)

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