Pozasakramentalne formy odpuszczenia grzechów

Abstract

This article is devoted to non-sacramental forms of remission of sins. In addition to the sacraments that have been established by Christ, there are other forms of reconciliation with God and purification of sins. They can be divided into two groups: liturgical and not directly connected with the liturgy. The first group includes all the elements of the liturgical celebrations in which the faithful profess to be sinners and ask God and brothers for forgiveness. This takes place mainly during the proclamation and hearing of the word of God, in special at penitential celebrations, in common prayer and elements of penitential mass liturgy. It is wrong to treat the sacrament of penance and reconciliation as the only way to receive forgiveness of sins, especially when it comes to venial sins. These sins are set free through participation in the Eucharist. There are also extra-sacramental methods for their eliminating. All of them, however, should be revived by faith, hope and love, they are to lead to the Eucharist.