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- What is confession and when did Jesus institute it?
If Jesus instituted the sacrament of confession right after his resurrection, what would that tell us about the level of importance this holds for Jesus?
At the end of the Gospel of John, Jesus appears to the apostles -- who had just abandoned him -- after his resurrection and gives them the authority to forgive AND retain sins. What would this have meant? What was Jesus doing? And what authority is this that is being given to the apostles, as the gospels say elsewhere that forgiving others' sins is a power that only God can perform?
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When I was protestant I always wondered about this text. Even then it seemed to me that Jesus did give the Apostles the power to forgive sins. I also realized that as a protestant whenever I said only God can forgive sins and not man, I was acting exactly like the Pharisees who criticized Jesus for it. Lord have Mercy on me I have since repented.
God bless you for being humble enough to accept the truth!
well now you know!! great
Good for you Michael. God bless and keep you safe my brother.
yes. Certainly only God can forgive sins and this is why the apostles can forgive IN HIS NAME. Just like if you have a bank account that is only yours. But if you empower another person to withdray money and have access, then this is valid to bank law. So the priest says the words but it is the Lord Who forgives the sins
@@brittalbach416, nice!
Very good!
Spot-on!
On-point!
Honestly, Dr Pitre this particular sermon has opened my eyes more about confession. Thanks and God bless
Great explanation of confession
DEVASTATINGLY Biblical.....the Sacrament of Divine Mercy I love it!!!
Awesome! I used this verse just yesterday with a friend from work who is a Protestant. Confession was brought up and I said exactly how dr brant mentioned in the video. He tried to say it says that in general we are all supposed to forgive but he ignored the part in which you can also retain sins. I linked this up with Mathew 18:22 and later in which St. Paul speaks on “the ministry of reconciliation.” He was stumped. These videos help a lot to really know my faith!
@rubenmartinez, yay 🎉, the Holy Spirit was with you to share this wisdom! God’s blessings
Thank you Dr Pitre you are well read n great resource to the Catholic Church. Amen
Beautiful and clear explanation of the merciful sacrament of confession
Glad you cover that part where the Calvinist misunderstood that verse (as myself a former Calvinist). Clearly, they interpreted out of context.
praise the Lord!
Thank you, thank you for all the times I have come to you to hear the Catholic truth!
EXCELLENT explanation!!!
This is indeed clear from the scriptures. The sacrament of Reconciliation is real!!! Thanks Dr Pitre for your elucidation on this. God bless you.
When I was almost a Protestant, I never questioned the sacrament of confession . It is clearer than water.
“Whoever sins you forgive”.
It is funny to me because I have seen Pastora call ppl to their altar and tell them they are reconciled...
first thing on my mind was that why do they protest Catholics yet they are trying to do the same. But anyway, is good to be home.
What's sad about protestants is they just don't want to look at the other side and see what their point is i seen so many testimonies of pastors converted just by hearing about the old church father and history of catholic church in general they jumped out just because of Judas or Peter that deny Jesus in a way is basically what they did
Well said! I’m publishing a weekly CZcams video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you...
Praise the LORD dear Brother God bless you.
Also on 2 Corinthians ch 5 verse 18 , Christ gave the apostles the " ministry of reconciliation ". Also in the book of James annointing of the sick sacrament and forgiveness of sin
Jesus does ask me to fully forgive all who wrong me, wilfully or unwittingly. In this, the sin or error is laid aside, washed away by the blood of the Lamb. I hold no grudge, but pray blessing, knowing I am the constant recipient of such magnanimous grace all my life. Jesus forgives me. Jesus told me that my own sins will be retained if I do not forgive those who sin against me. In this all who follow Jesus experience the grace of forgiving or the torment of retaining, and the consecutive consequence of being forgiven or realising my own lack of forgiveness causes my sin to be retained. These words are for disciples of Jesus. We are to baptise & make disciples of all - the great commission. Priests are a witness to the power of Christ and the gospel and are greatly blessed in their calling.
To add to this... it is also notable that in the Gospel of Matthew particularly in the curing of the paralytic in chapter 9, the WRITER of this account said at the end after Jesus cured and forgave the man that "When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to MEN" (Mt. 9:8). The plural word was used for man- MEN. Why? Because the writer at this time already have an idea of the power of the Apostles to forgive and retain sins by virtue of the delegation/authorization of Jesus in John 20:21.
Valid point Athanasius. God bless you
@@victorchuks3591 but if you use the protestant NIV it will only state "man" like how they translate "traditions" as "teachings" in the letters of Paul but retain the word "tradition" when they are used in the Gospels in a denigrating way. The NIV is very biased translation for protestantism.
@@hepatitis My thoughts exactly!
Thank God for His gift of the Sacrament of Confession! I always get choked up at the words of absolution. I feel so sad for those who think this Sacrament isn’t necessary.
The good thief on the cross didn't go to confession Jesus forgave him and said today you will be with me in Paradise only God forgives sins there's no mediator between God and man there's too many politics in the church today with their man-made rules
Jesus didn't die for the church he died for the whole world
@@billyremmert7679 The arrogance mixed with ignorance of you prots is astounding. Of course Jesus forgave the “good thief.” What you don’t understand though is that while we are bound by the Sacraments, God isn’t. He’s God. He can do whatever He wants. And you may want to read John 20:21-23 where Jesus gives men the power to forgive (or retain) sins and to act as mediators in that forgiveness (and in other ways).
@@billyremmert7679 Jesus also gave men the power to make rules, by the way (Matthew 16:18-19). And the Holy Catholic Church, being the One True Church established by Christ Himself has those men today. “Politics” has nothing to do with it.
@@billyremmert7679 And of course Jesus died for the whole world. But, being that The Church is the Bride of Christ, He died for her as well. Both can be true at the same time.
Jesus I trust in you
Dr. Pitre, thanks again. Perseverance.
Thank you
Brilliant thank you sir!!! 👍🏻👊🏻
Brant Pitre is my hero! I wish we could be friends.
Brilliant explanation. Thank you.
Interesting. also lines up with Jesus telling Peter 'What you bind on Earth will be bound in Heaven and What you loose on Earth will be loosed in Heaven'.
Good video; thanks Dr. Pitre.
Amazing
Oh man - I've bookmarked this short talk, and everytime I hear the stale same-old argument "you don't need a priest when you can go to God directly", I'll paste this link.
Mark 2:1-12
Thank you. What is the difference from when Jesus breathed on the apostles and gave the Holy Spirit and when it came down on the apostles in the upper room? It seems like they were saying we have asked for the holt Spirit and it hadn’t yet come?
In the upper room they received a gift of the Holy Ghost, that is to speak in diverse tongues (other languages) not only that they also received the gift of courage to go out and preach. If you remember at that point they were still locked in the upper room for fear of the Jews. So in the upper room is the sacrament of confirmation, where you confirm what you believe and strengthen the gifts of the Holy Ghost.
If they bind them are they free to hold them accountable and tell appropriate authorities?
@po18guy that's not my experience.
JESUS GIVES THEM THE AUTHORITY (GREEK EXORSIA) NOT POWER GREEK FOR (DUNIMOUS) Thank you for the video.
what bible is he using?
Anselm I would think that maybe it is the New American Bible, which is a Catholic Bible. There is a few different versions but they are all basically the same. When I want to check out the readings for an upcoming Mass I read my Bible, (New American Bible) and while at that Mass it reads perfectly word for word. It was strange in the beginning being told you don't need to take your Bible with you. I am a convert, but, every parish has what is called a pew missal. It contains every reading for the year that you are in as a Catholic. It seems complicated to outsiders but is actually quite simple. If there is a Catholic bookstore near you, check it out. Go to Catholic. Com, that has lots of resources that can help. And thanks for your curiosity.
Troy Adamson thank you
There's a footnote at the beginning of the video that says all quotes are from the Revised Standard Version Bible.
Gerardo Martinez thanks
@@troyadamson8618 Well said! I’m publishing a weekly CZcams video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you...
Sounds like St. Thomas not receiving the power of confession...
And why only 10 is there's any significant meanig???
Arul, Dr. Pitre mentioned 10 because Thomas was not present at the time he blew the Holy Spirit in them and Judas had already hung himself.
One who baptizes also forgives sin. Catholic Church is right. Creation by God continues through man who was authorized to do so in Genesis. Go and multiply. Allah and Muhammad must deny crucifixion of Christ and hence the resurrection in oder to justify Islam. If they do not do so, there is no point teaching the new religion. Luther, Calvins, etc must find fault with some Catholic teachings to justify their own.
I don't know what kind of control you might have on advertisement in the midst of your program, but there was an extensive advertisement for Islam in the middle of your program. Taking Islamic around the world. Just letting you know
It would be wise to read the scriptures in the original language which is in Hebrew. From there one has to see and understand the texts ( scriptures ) in a Hebraic mindset. Remember as you know religions of this world are created by man which by man they have there own doctrines and beliefs and rituals which run contrary to the words of the Almighty Elohim.
Most of the books of the New Covenant were written in Koine Greek.
That's what the Church did. Pope Damasus I in the 300s comissioned St. Jerome to translated from the Hebrew into the common language of the West (producing the Vulgata, or Common language Bible).
However, beware of people saying that a new fresh look at Hebrew will produce new and fresh before unbelieved in the faith doctrines.
This is nothing but a pretext for heresy, using a good-sounding premise as an excuse.
@@AveChristusRex Most of the books of the Old Covenant were written in Hebrew (translated into Koine Greek by the seventy translators a couple hundred years before Christ, for the translation still called the Septuagint). St. Jerome translated into Latin (which arguably still was not the common language of the West). But the New Covenant, with the exception of Matthew (and maybe something else?), including the verse discussed in this video, was written in Koine Greek.
@@paulmiller3469 I'm aware of such, but I assumed only the Old Testament was being spoken about because only the Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew (with the exception of Matthew, or a form of Matthew, which early tradition says was written to the Hebrews in Hebrew, and then translated severally by others into Greek).
@@AveChristusRex The video is about a verse from John, from the New Testament. And Matthew is not part of the Old Testament, either.
Let’s establish the fact that nobody needs a priest to confess their sin. Also, let’s stop putting man in God’s place.
1 Timothy 2:5 King James Version (KJV)
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Now pay close attention, this is how you get saved.
Romans 10:9-10 King James Version (KJV)
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Did you see that?!?! What an amazing God I serve that he gave me eternal life without beads, water, sacraments, priests, etc Hallelujah What a miracle!
Do you understand the context of the passages that you gave? If someone writes a letter to somebody definitely there is/are reason/s for that. My brother, go and know the context of the passages you gave..
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?’ Then I will declare to them solemnly, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.’
- Matthew 7:21-23
Jason Agustin please explain context then.
Stewart Collins did the criminal on the cross next to Christ do the will of his father? Where is he today? Paradise hallelujah And why are you using scripture addressed to physical Jews? Are you Jewish? No, Gentile
Stewart Collins I have a great idea, let’s rightly divide the word of truth like we ought to....
2 Timothy 2:15 King James Version (KJV) 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
And apply the verses to the right group of people in the right time period. That’ll clear up a lot of confusion.
1 Corinthians 14:33 King James Version (KJV)
33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
I don't agree with this point that you had mentioned a priest goes on behalf to ask forgiveness for another man's sins, Christ has given his spirit on his children and has given us to call his name,whoever calls on his name are saved...
"Calling upon the Name of the Lord", is a reference to Baptism. (Acts 22:16), (Acts 2:21-38)(Acts 16:31-33).
Protestants are blind and lovin it
Dude how do you bypass scripture that clearly teaches Jesus giving authority to forgive sins.
God gave Jesus the power to forgive sins on earth, (Mathew 9:6) and he also said to the Apostles that, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to him so go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything he has commanded. And he will be with them always, to the very end of the age,” (Matthew 28:18-20.)
"We know God does not listen to sinners, he listens to the Godly person who does his will," (John 9:31), so how can you ask forgives if he doesn't listen to sinners? Well you confess to a priest who has been given authority by Jesus who said to the Apostles “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” (John 20:21-23)
The Catholic Church has always taught Apostolic succession and one of the Sacraments is Penance/Confession, the authority/power to forgive sins and this has been passed down through time from the Apostles. Its all biblical my friend not made up as we go.....
Amen Brother
Whoever calls on His name are saved?
Jesus said something a little different.
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?’ Then I will declare to them solemnly, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.’
- Matthew 7:21-23
All based on legend and folklore generations old.
Not really. The whole faith is stands and falls on a single historical event: the resurrection of Jesus. If the resurrection never happened, then the whole thing crumbles.
But if it did happen, then it means it's true and we should all follow him. Either way, it's far more than simple folklore.
What kind of folklore would that be?! It doesn't read like a legend of any kind that I've ever heard.
Why does the priest who listens to the sinner’s sins during confessional ask for a donation in exchange for expiation? Why does the priest sometimes ask for double the donation in exchange for the sinner being able to have a future sin forgiven or expiated?
Just last week there was a story in Utah of a 26 year old admitting to murdering an elderly couple and stealing their credit cards during a confessional. The Priest during confessional asked for a $1,000 donation by credit card in exchange for forgiving the sin of murder & theft.
Isn’t this an abuse of a confessional?
During the confessional the priest asked for an additional $1,000 just in case the sinner wanted to repeat the crime with a second victim.
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That is a lie.
You say Jesus instituted the sacrament of confession right after his resurrection? If that's true, where in your Bible did Jesus say Christians should confess their sins to a celibate priest? I can't find that information in any Catholic Bible. Can somebody help me with this?
Jesus instituted sacrament of priesthood, during the last supper of maundy thursday. The power to institute priesthood there on is given by Jesus to Peter when he build his Church ( his mystical body ) on the very day he vouched that he will build the church on Peter and the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, whereby whatever he binds on earth will be bound in heaven, whatever he makes unbinding is unbound in heaven. St Peter and thereby his successors are given the power to ordain priests. His successors have given that power to the Bishops. It is recorded in the Magesterium of the Cathlic Church which record all the binding regulations.
Every priest is not given the authority of Confessor, that is only given after the priest is ordained and many months later,following some lengthy procedures.
So it is from Jesus down to Peter, who in turn to his successors ( Pope ) and then handed over to Bishops.
I hope that explains how it came from our Lord Jesus
@@alexrod6304 "Jesus instituted sacrament of priesthood, during the last supper of monday thursday."
Really? Where in your Bible does it say Peter or any of the faithful apostles were ordained as celibate priests? NOWHERE!! In case you didn't know, most of Jesus' apostles were married men. (1 Cor. 9:5) And there is nowhere in the Bible does it say that celibacy was a requirement for unmarried priests.
Even the Catholic Church admits that priestly celibacy is unscriptural. Notice the following Catholic references:
1. “We do not find in the New Testament any indication of celibacy being made compulsory either upon the Apostles or those whom they ordained.”-The Catholic Encyclopedia
2. “The oldest evidence of a law on priestly celibacy is Canon 33 of the Council of Elvira [Spain], circa 300 C.E.”-Dictionnaire de Théologie Catholique
3. “Celibacy of the clergy is nowhere demanded or even supposed in the NT [New Testament].” --Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Bible
4. In the preamble to this 1967 encyclical, Pope Paul VI admitted that “the New Testament, which preserves the teaching of Christ and the Apostles . . . does not demand celibacy of sacred ministers.”
5. “Ecclesiastical celibacy is not a dogma. The Scriptures do not impose it."--Pope John XXIII
Oh, and one other thing. If Peter were a priests, which he wasn't, where in your Bible was he ever called:
1. 'Father Peter'?
2. 'Rabbi Peter' or
3. 'Teacher Peter'?
Doesn't it bother you that you can't provide a shred of Scriptural evidence to back up your claims?
Celibacy is made mandatory in most rites of the Catholic church. But it is made mandatory after evaluation in the interest of the Catholic flock to give complete dedication to serve, rather than half hearted approach. Priesthood needs complete dedication, where as in married life the husband has to give complete dedication for the family. There are atleast 3 Catholic rites where the celibacy is not mandatory for the priesthood.
Ofcourse not all priests are good, the same as not all married persons are faithful to that vocation either.
@@cbooth151 Where in the Bible does it say that Jesus said "follow/believe the Bible?".
@@SaintCharbelMiracleworker At John 8:31, which is in the Bible, Jesus said: "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples." So, where in Jesus' 'word,' which is in the Bible, did he tell his followers to confess their sins to a celibate priest?