“Receive the Holy Spirit,” said the risen Lord to his apostles. “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven. If you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” The sacrament of Penance, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Is “contrition” a word that is understood today? Maybe yes, maybe no. It isn’t likely a word that makes it into your everyday vocabulary. Here’s “contrition’s” basic meaning – the act of sorrowing ...

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hello Mark!!!! I hope you are well and happy and looking forward to the Christmas season coming up. December 14th will mark my 1 year anniversary as a Roman Catholic! Joy!!!!! I wanted to ask you ...

It was late and weak, but contrition is good. Contrition is a start. Yes, I know, it does seem that George W. Bush can barely squeeze out the words accepting final responsibility for the nightmare in ...

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, listens as he finishes a day of testimony to the House Oversight and Reform Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 27 ...