Can sacraments go digital? The first question that needs to be answered is whether holy sacraments like confession and absolution can be accomplished virtually. You don't need to hold confession at church, for instance, but confession does need to be heard by an ordained priest.21 May 2020
Can I talk to a priest about my problems?
Any person is free to approach a priest to talk, discuss life issues, etc with “conversion” being absolutely NO precondition. But realise… while most priests have some background in psychology, counseling, marriage and family issues, we are not psychologists nor marriage counselors nor therapists.
Is there a hotline to talk to priests?
The hotline can be reached 24 hours a day at 213-423-3600. The number can also be found at www.DialAPriest.com. There will soon be an option for prayers in Spanish when you call the line.14 Apr 2020
Do priests give advice?
Like any other person in life, some priests are better than others. But yes, they are trained to help folks and give advice on how to live a better Christian life.
Can you talk to a Catholic priest?
But, if you want to talk to a priest, just go to the nearest parish, wait till after the services end and introduce yourself. Otherwise, find a diocese, parish or monastery listing and give them a call. If they can't help with your questions, they will gladly refer you I am sure.
Can you walk into a church and talk to a priest?
Oh yes, absolutely. Just walk into a church and ask. If one isn't available you may have to make an appointment, but it's certainly possible. You can also make an appointment by phone or email too.
What is it called when you talk to a priest?
A confessional is a box, cabinet, booth, or stall in which the priest in some Christian churches sits to hear the confessions of penitents. In the Catholic Church, confessions are only to be heard in a confessional or oratory, except for a just reason.A confessional is a box, cabinet, booth, or stall in which the priest in some Christian churches sits to hear the confessions of penitents. In the Catholic Churchthe Catholic ChurchThe church consists of 24 particular churches and almost 3,500 dioceses and eparchies around the world. The pope, who is the bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor of the church. The bishopric of Rome, known as the Holy See, is the central governing authority of the church.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Catholic_ChurchCatholic Church - Wikipedia, confessions are only to be heard in a confessional or oratory, except for a just reason.
Can you only confess to a priest?
If you are a member of the one Catholic, Apostolic church of Nicaea (which is not the church of Rome of course today) you cannot deny the confession to a priest. If you confess your sins directly to God there is no guarantee that He will not turn His face away from you - like He did with so many people.
What are some questions to ask a priest?
- Why did you want to become a priest?
- Do you wear a different outfit for each occasion?
- How was God born?
- Have you ever made any mistakes as a priest?
- Who came up with the idea to write stories about Jesus' miracles?
- What are the best and worst parts of your job?