Hence, I say, trust confidently, if you have obtained the absolution of the priest, and firmly believe yourself to have been absolved, and you will truly be absolved, whatever there may be of contrition.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If you truly believe you have been absolved by a priest, you will be absolved regardless of contrition.
- In plain terms
- Belief in absolution makes it real, even without remorse.
- What can you take from it?
- Confidence in the rite ensures its effect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is belief enough without moral change?
- How does contrition affect spiritual outcomes?
Another view
It downplays the importance of genuine remorse.
More from Leo X (Pope)
Sins are not forgiven to anyone, unless when the priest forgives them he believes they are forgiven;
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