Analogy Apologetics OCIA Class 8 · Book Chapter 8 · Penance (or Reconciliation)
Aa · Authority Received, Not Invented
Why does confession involve a human minister? Consider where the priest’s authority comes from, why sins are disclosed, and what remains constant when priests have different pastoral styles.
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How might distinguishing Christ-given authority from a priest’s personal style help someone approach confession?
An original interactive exercise associated with the Analogy Apologetics book, Chapter 8, and OCIA Class 8.