Men Have The Power To Forgive Sins!

After listening to a debate about Penance - I found the answer I was looking for ....

confession of sin

Penitential Rite - Our confession of sin

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.

~It teaches the forgiveness of sin, but only through confession to a priest and the absolution given by him.

UPDATE: I must explain the Title of my post. It is a quote from someone on  Myspace Catholic and Protestant group. It is something a Protestant would say , if  you hadn't figured that much .


 The Church teaches Jesus Christ gave His disciples the same authority to forgive sins; and also, the bible teaches that we are to confess our sins to one another .


Well known theologian Scott Hahn has come out with a new book titled, "Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession".

The following is an interview held to promote the book.