my mom is catholic but dont go to confession ..but she will take communion everytime she goes to church.. when i was little she was a bit of a bozzer so we never went to church.. and the most i ever got was babitise catholic.. so really dont if she is telling me the truth on this.. i have caught her several lies over the years
2007-12-03 09:46:01 · 14 answers · asked by vis 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
oops i forgot.. the reason she dont go to confesson is becuase she said her priest told her that because she was over 60 she did not need to go..
2007-12-03 09:47:19 · update #1
lol forever young..
2007-12-03 09:55:15 · update #2
LOL! sorry. Her age has nothing to do with anything. No one is exempt because of how old they are. An 80 year old needs confession as much as a 15 year old.
Thank you for wanting to know more about your Faith. It's very encouraging. If you're trying to learn about it, there are some great websites that can help, like www.catholic.com. Write me anytime if you like if you have questions.
God bless.
2007-12-04 02:42:12 · answer #1 · answered by Danny H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question is vague. Are you asking if your mother is actually taking communion each time she goes to church, even thought she doesn't go to confession? Is your question about being told that because she is over 60 she doesn't need to go to confession?
If it's the first, there's no way for us to know if she's receiving communion. It's also not necessary to "go to confession" each time she goes to Mass. Within the Mass there is a confession and prayer for forgiveness. For example:
ALL: I confess to almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have sinned through my own fault,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done,
and in what I have failed to do;
and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin,
all the angels and saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord, our God.
PRIEST: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
ALL: Amen.
If the question is whether or not she is to go to formal confession because she is over 60. I have never heard of that. The connection to the larger community is important.
"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful." James 5:16
2007-12-03 18:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by Paula The Librarian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, what she thinks (about not having to avail oneself of the Sacrament of Reconciliation after a certain age) is not accurate.
Instead of attributing this to "lies," I would recommend charity. Recognize that she might be reluctant; confession can seem insurmountable when one examines their conscience after a long time. Encourage her instead. She can have peace after returning to the sacrament. I am sure that she will be welcomed with love and comfort.
For that matter....so will you, if you so desire to return to the faith.
2007-12-03 17:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by MaH 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Catholics should receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation whenever he or she has completely cut oneself off from God (in the state of mortal sin) and at least as once a year.
Catholics may receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation whenever he or she feels that they need to be reconciled to God and the Church.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 1422 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt2.htm
With love in Christ.
2007-12-04 00:16:07 · answer #4 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not her Spiritual Director, and it would be improper for me to make a serious call on this....but....
From what you have said....she needs to go make her Confession....TODAY!
As for "being over 60"...any Priest who said that (and I'll bet you $100.00 no Priest ever said that to her) should be de-frocked.
2007-12-03 17:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Confession isn't mandatory, you know. Its doubtful the priest told her that, but she doesn't have to go unless she wants to.
Why does it matter anyway?
And btw... you need to use the word "doesn't", instead of "don't". If you talk with real english, you won't look like you're stupid unless you're spewing idiocy.
2007-12-03 17:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Would that mean that when someone is over 60 they can sin all they want?
2007-12-03 17:52:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sister blue eyes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She's lying. She needs to add that to her list of confessions also, lol.
2007-12-03 17:49:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
the confession should be for persons of any age
2007-12-03 17:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
yeah that's probably not true. either the priest doesn't know anything, or she lied.
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2007-12-03 17:50:07 · answer #10 · answered by Quailman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋