id author title date pages extension mime words sentence flesch summary cache txt _005196750 nan Introduction to the rite of penance. 1975 .txt text/plain 1045 39 50 (2) Those who have serious sins for- given in a celebration which includes general con- fession and absolution in this collective form, are obliged to confess these serious sins individually to a priest before receiving general absolution again unless a just cause prevents them from doing so. (3) In order that the faithful may fruitfully partici- pate in the sacramental celebration of Penance with general confession and absolution, it is absolutely necessary that they be properly disposed especially through a fitting celebration of the liturgy of the Word. Yet, because of human weakness, Christians al- ready reconciled with the Father by baptism at times break or weaken their friendship with God by sin. cache/_005196750.txt txt/_005196750.txt