Does God forgive all sins Catholic?

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that, while no sin is absolutely "unforgivable", some sins represent a deliberate refusal to repent and accept the infinite mercy of God; a person committing such a sin refuses God's forgiveness, which can lead to self-condemnation to Hell.
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Does the Catholic Church forgive all sins?

“Christ who died for all men desires that in his Church the gates of forgiveness should always be open to anyone who turns away from sin” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No.
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Can all sins be forgiven by God?

In the Book of Matthew (12: 31-32), we read, "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.
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What sins does God not forgive?

New Testament passages

Matthew 12:30: "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Therefore I tell you, people will be forgiven for every sin and blasphemy, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
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Does confession absolve all sins?

In order for the sacrament of Penance to be validly celebrated, the penitent must confess all mortal sins. If the penitent knowingly conceal any mortal sin, then the confession is invalid and the penitent incurs another sin: sacrilege.
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Does God Forgive Sins If I Forget to Confess? w/ Fr. Mark Goring



Can you go to heaven if you commit a mortal sin?

THE ANSWER IS YES!!! When Jesus died on the cross, he paid the penalty of sin for all who believe in him. He died for your past, present and future sin. Please note, I'm not saying if you are saved, nothing you do matters and you can sin all you want because you are going to heaven anyway.
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How do you fully repent?

Principles of Repentance
  1. We Must Recognize Our Sins. To repent, we must admit to ourselves that we have sinned. ...
  2. We Must Feel Sorrow for Our Sins. ...
  3. We Must Forsake Our Sins. ...
  4. We Must Confess Our Sins. ...
  5. We Must Make Restitution. ...
  6. We Must Forgive Others. ...
  7. We Must Keep the Commandments of God.
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Are your sins forgiven after Confession?

The Sacrament of Confession is also called the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. We use these names to describe the different aspects of this sacrament because it does not only involve confessing our sins and receiving forgiveness.
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How do Catholics ask for forgiveness from God?

Jesus, I believe you love me. Please forgive me for my sins. Help me to be a better person. Amen.
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Is saying OMG blasphemy?

"If you say something like 'Oh my God,' then you're using His name in vain, but if you're saying something like OMG it's not really using the Lord's name in vain because you're not saying 'Oh my God. ' It's more like 'Wow. Really? '"
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Is Missing Mass a mortal sin Catholic?

All of the commandments of God are serious matter, so to deliberately miss Mass on Sunday — without a just reason — would objectively be considered a mortal sin.
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What are the 4 mortal sins?

They join the long-standing evils of lust, gluttony, avarice, sloth, anger, envy and pride as mortal sins - the gravest kind, which threaten the soul with eternal damnation unless absolved before death through confession or penitence.
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Are all sins forgiven in reconciliation?

If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained'” (Jn 20:19, 22-23). The forgiveness of sins committed after Baptism is conferred by a particular sacrament called the sacrament of conversion, confession, penance, or reconciliation.
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Do all sins need to be confessed?

Answer: This really is a good question! And the original quote is from Dr. Alan Redpath: “God has not promised to forgive one sin that you are not willing to forsake.” And you're absolutely correct: If we had to confess every single sin in order to be forgiven, that would be an unbearable burden!
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Can Catholic priest forgive sins?

“The blood of Jesus cleanseth us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). “To him who loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood” (Revelation 1:5). The pope and priests and any other person is flesh and blood like you and me and do not have the authority or power from Jesus to forgive sins.
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Is it a sin to not go to church every Sunday Catholic?

Canon law requires Catholics to go to church “on Sundays and other holy days of obligation” and to abstain from work or other business that would inhibit their worship on those days.
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What are the Catholic mortal sins?

Three conditions are necessary for mortal sin to exist: Grave Matter: The act itself is intrinsically evil and immoral. For example, murder, rape, incest, perjury, adultery, and so on are grave matter. Full Knowledge: The person must know that what they're doing or planning to do is evil and immoral.
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What is worse mortal or venial sin?

According to Catholicism, a venial sin is a lesser sin that does not result in a complete separation from God and eternal damnation in Hell as an unrepented mortal sin would.
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Is it a sin to say oh my God Catholic?

Saying “O my God” or “Jesus Christ” in vain, meaning saying it unintentionally or in anger, is a mortal sin.
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What should you not tell God?

19 Things Not to Say to a Young Christian
  • "You're normal, though. ...
  • "Are you a virgin?" Are you just that rude?
  • "So, do you have to save yourself for marriage?" Whether or not people are saving themselves for marriage is none of your business. ...
  • "Do you hate gay people?" No!
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What are blasphemous words?

Blasphemous is an adjective that describes profane words and actions, especially when they are connected to something religious. If you draw Jesus Christ wearing lipstick or call Buddha a fat slob, you're displaying blasphemous behavior.
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How many times can you repent for the same sin?

There are two things to remember here: (1) God's mercy is indeed infinite, and (2) true repentance means forsaking your sins. On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available to everyone, even those who have made the same mistakes many times.
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How do I confess my sins to God?

Here are a couple things to keep in mind:
  1. You can confess your sins directly to God. You do not need to confess to a pastor, priest, or spiritual leader to be forgiven. ...
  2. James tells us to confess our sins to one another. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.
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