Merciful like the Father. Reflections on Confessor’s and Penitent’s Attitude of Mercy in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Cover Image

Miłosierni jak Ojciec. Refleksje o postawie miłosierdzia spowiednika i penitenta w sakramencie pokuty i pojednania.
Merciful like the Father. Reflections on Confessor’s and Penitent’s Attitude of Mercy in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

Author(s): Stanisław Fudala
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Karmelitów Bosych
Keywords: year of mercy; divine mercy; confessor; penitent; sacrament of penance and reconciliation

Summary/Abstract: The article yields the study of the attitude of mercy in the sacrament of penance and reconciliation. This attitude is based on the example of Jesus, especially on his life and teaching. Not only confessor but also penitent must be guided by the attitude of mercy.

  • Issue Year: IX/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 61-79
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Polish, Italian