tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post6240418003651462684..comments2023-07-29T14:31:32.720-04:00Comments on These Joyful Mysteries: A-Z Challenge: Why I Love Being Catholic (G)Kathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15035231628115404437noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-28770114249951038942016-04-09T09:46:27.152-04:002016-04-09T09:46:27.152-04:00I once had a Protestant friend ask me how a person...I once had a Protestant friend ask me how a person in the confessional receives grace even though they go in without contrition of the heart. Good question! The priest isn't a mind reader, but through the power of Christ, gives absolution. But God does know what is on our hearts, and if the penitent is not truly sorry for the right reason (contrite), the grace is not received. Love your challenge!!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6815543766860542070.post-67677719292968512702016-04-09T07:22:49.703-04:002016-04-09T07:22:49.703-04:00bless your dear family.bless your dear family.shortybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06104822128450697901noreply@blogger.com