Frequent confession is the spiritual practice among some Roman Catholics of going to the sacrament of reconciliation often and regularly in order to grow in holiness. It is a practice that has been recommended by Catholic leaders and saints as a powerful means of growing in love with God, in humility, and having sorrow for sins, since it is source of God's grace, help, and forgiveness. The Lutheran Church also incourages going to frequent Holy Absolution, and follow a similar teachings as Roman Catholics on frequent confession.
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| - Frequent confession is the spiritual practice among some Roman Catholics of going to the sacrament of reconciliation often and regularly in order to grow in holiness. It is a practice that has been recommended by Catholic leaders and saints as a powerful means of growing in love with God, in humility, and having sorrow for sins, since it is source of God's grace, help, and forgiveness. The Lutheran Church also incourages going to frequent Holy Absolution, and follow a similar teachings as Roman Catholics on frequent confession.
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| - Frequent confession is the spiritual practice among some Roman Catholics of going to the sacrament of reconciliation often and regularly in order to grow in holiness. It is a practice that has been recommended by Catholic leaders and saints as a powerful means of growing in love with God, in humility, and having sorrow for sins, since it is source of God's grace, help, and forgiveness. This practice "was introduced into the Church by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit," according to Pius XII. Confession of everyday faults is "strongly recommended by the Church," according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1458. Paul VI said that frequent confession is "of great value." The Lutheran Church also incourages going to frequent Holy Absolution, and follow a similar teachings as Roman Catholics on frequent confession.
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