(November 27, 2022 at 9:37 am)Jehanne Wrote: And, so, per Church teaching, simply "ask(ing) God directly to forgive your sins" may not be sufficient. The paragraph prior outlines the Church's vuews:
Quote:1452 When it arises from a love by which God is loved above all else, contrition is called "perfect" (contrition of charity). Such contrition remits venial sins; it also obtains forgiveness of mortal sins if it includes the firm resolution to have recourse to sacramental confession as soon as possible.
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