Q. 835. Why is it beneficial to go always if possible to the same
confessor?
A. It is beneficial to go always, if possible, to the same confessor,
because our continued confessions enable him to see more clearly the
true state of our soul and to understand better our occasions of sin.
Q. 836. Should we remain away from confession because we cannot go to
our usual confessor?
A. We should not remain away from confession because we cannot go to our
usual confessor, for though it is well to confess to the same priest, it
is not necessary to do so. One should never become so attached to a
confessor that his absence or the great inconvenience of going to him
would become an excuse for neglecting the Sacraments.
Q. 837. {229} How should we end our Confession?
A. We should end our Confession by saying, "I also accuse myself of all
the sins of my past life," telling, if we choose, one or several of our
past sins.
Q. 838. {230} What should we do while the priest is giving us
absolution?
A. While the priest is giving us absolution we should from our heart
renew the Act of Contrition.
LESSON TWENTY-FIRST.
ON INDULGENCES.
Q. 839. {231} What is an Indulgence?
A. An Indulgence is the remission in whole or in part of the temporal
punishment due to sin.
Q. 840. What does the word "indulgence" mean?
A. The word indulgence means a favor or concession.
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