The greater our sin, the more our soul needs Catholic Confession. #22.

Question 1:  "Can the smartest sinners see the need for Catholic Confession?

Question 1:  “Can the smartest sinners see the need for Catholic Confession?

Answer:  “Those who are smart enough to think clearly about the odds that Jesus could fulfill over 300 Prophecies realize the simple truth:  ‘God sent His Son to earth.’

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Question 2:  “Can even those whose sins have brought death and misery to countless neighbors be Baptized Catholic, have a Catholic priest hear their Confession, and be blessed with  soul-saving Absolution?”

Answer:  “Three Truths on Earth:  1. Every sinner knows their sins.  2.  The dumbest sinners let demons lead them to want their souls to suffer in hell forever.  3.  Catholic priests have God’s Power to forgive the sins of smarter sinners.”

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Question 3:  “Where does The Bible say that?”

Answer:  “John 20:21-23 tells us of The Power of Forgiveness Jesus specifically gave to His Catholic priests with His Word to His First Catholic Bishops and priests:

‘Again Jesus said to them, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.’  When He had said this, He breathed on them and said:  ‘Receive The Holy Spirit.  If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.’

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Question 4:  “What if a person is not a Baptized Catholic?”

Answer:  “The smartest thing a sinner can do is be Baptized Catholic, Confess his or her sins to, and receive Absolution from, a Catholic priest.  Every Catholic priest is a Living Link with Jesus, Ordained by Him to provide The Absolution that Jesus was empowered to provide to some sinners on earth.”

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Question 5:  “Which sinners realize that?”

Answer:  “The smartest sinners become the happiest people on earth by doing three simple things:  1.  Be Baptized as a Catholic.  2.  Confess their sins and receive Absolution.  3.  Have the joy of saving their immortal soul from the endless agony of hell.’

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Question 6:  “What if a sinner believes ‘If I want Jesus to forgive my sins, He must do so.

Answer:  “The devil howls in glee!  Satan rejoices to see that soul-condemning vanity from minds dumbed down by demons: ‘God must do what I want!’  It leads more souls into lower circles of his unholy realm.”

May all be ‘smart enough’ to obey Today’s Reading from Mt. 24:42, ‘Stay awake!  For you do not know when The Son of Man will come.’

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Today’s Simple Rhyme:

“What’s best about Christ’s Holy Birth?  /  His priests can save my soul on earth.”

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