ThomasPeter Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 why can a priest not give him self the sacrament of confession? i know that the whole idea of confession is taht you CONFESS your sins to someone. i understand that a priest can not give him self absolution, im just wondering what is the teological reason is, the logic behind the truth. thanks tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontifex Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 (edited) If I could absolve myself, God help us all. Haha. It is a good question. Really the truth of this lies in the matter and form of the sacrament. A priest is not exempt from that. He must confess his sins to a priest, show contrition, receive absolution, and do penance. The Priest remains accountable to the Body of Christ as a member as well as a leader. When a priest hears confessions he stands in the person of Christ and in the person of the Church. Also, it is interesting to note, that a priest cannot hear the confession of one with whom he has collaborated with in sin. (adultery with a woman, he cannot absolve that woman) They both must go somewhere else for the above reason. Peace, Fr. P Edited May 25, 2004 by Pontifex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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