Sakrament pojednania i pokuty. Refleksje pastoralne

Abstract

Today the practice of the sacrament of penance and reconciliation is facing a crisis, which results from a wide range of problems. These are not solely dogmatic, pastoral or disciplinary in nature, but stem from contemporary people’s difficulty understanding themselves. Many theologians claim that, on the one hand, there is a need for constant search of new forms of reconciliation in the Church and, on the other, restore the wealth of atonement practices that Catholic theology has lost over the ages. Priests themselves can, and should, perform a significant role in the revival. Thanks to their service, the sacrament of forgiveness can increasingly often become an area where the faithful experience God’s love.