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Are the Sacraments Superfluous? Harriet Tubman and the Question of Baptism

March 10, 2023 By Melissa Wilcox Leave a Comment

Gathered around the baptismal font, right before questions are asked and promises are made, parents are instructed to “name this child.”

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Filed Under: Saints Tagged With: baptism, enslaved people, sacrament, saints

Outward and Visible Signs of Friendship

January 12, 2023 By Erin Jean Warde Leave a Comment

Saint Aelred of Rievaulx is known for his work on spiritual friendship.

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Reconciliation of a Penitent: What Is It and What Can I Expect if I Try It?

August 1, 2017 By Hillary Raining Leave a Comment

A new book contains reflection and practical helps for the rite of sacramental reconciliation.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: Book of Common Prayer, confession, Joy in Confession, penitence, Prayer, reconciliation, sacrament, sin

Reconciliation is at the heart of family life – and church life too.

July 17, 2017 By Hillary Raining 3 Comments

Being turned away at another church taught me the value of the sacrament of reconciliation in my own.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: confession, guilt, Lent, penitence, reconciliation, repentance, sacrament, sin

My First Confession: Apologizing to God

February 21, 2017 By Pamela Lewis 1 Comment

The heavy stone of guilt was lifted. This was not magic, but mystery.

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Filed Under: Discipleship Tagged With: confession, guilt, Lent, penitence, reconciliation, repentance, sacrament, sin

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