The author of the given work is presenting the sacrament of confession through the eyes of mystic Adrienne von Speyr, of the Magisterium of Catholic Church, of the Catechism, Anton Strle, st. pope John Paul II., st. Faustina Kowalska, and some other authors.
The central part of thesis consists of fourteen chapters, which all represent one whole. In the first and the second chapter, author focuses on Adrienne von Speyr who centered Jesus Christ as an example of confessor. In the third and fourth, author briefly presents the sacrament of reconciliation and how it has evolved throughout history. The fifth chapter shows the relationship betwen Church, confession and penitent, relying primarily on the work of pope st. John Paul II. Here the author presents the dynamics of sin, because confession itself is not required if there is no sin to be forgiven; text in this part is based mainly on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It then looks at basic postures of penitential acts as described by Anton Strle. In the eighth and ninth chapter, the author focuses on biblical foundation of God's mercy, justice and forgiveness and afterwards writes about the "court of God's mercy" as St. Faustina Kowalska, picturesquely speaks about confession. After that we come to know who can be a minister of the sacrament of confession and what its effects are. Here too, it relies primarily on the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. In the twelfth chapter the author speaks about the indulgences, a very pressing topic in the history, mainly because of an incorrect naming and understanding of this grace. At this point, the author relies on Anton Strle. In conclusion of this central part author illuminates the celebration of the sacrament of healing alone and bare practical guidance for a good confession as presented and recommended in the Catechism of Catholic Church.
The purpose of the work is to rediscover the richness and importance of the sacrament of confession it in our lives. Confession is a gift donated to us and not something terrible or terrifying, but an intimate, joyful encounter with Jesus Christ, the true source of our freedom and happiness.
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