Summary of Priest Answers: If Someone Confesses A Murder, What Do You Do?
Video Summary
In the video titled "Priest Answers: If Someone Confesses A murder, What Do You Do?", Father David Michael Moses, a Catholic priest, addresses the complexities surrounding the Seal of Confession, particularly when a serious sin, such as murder, is confessed. He emphasizes that the Seal of Confession is a sacred trust, meaning that anything said in confession cannot be disclosed by the priest under any circumstances. This principle is vital to maintaining the confidentiality and sanctity of the sacrament.
Father Moses presents three scenarios to illustrate the difference between privileged information and the obligations of a priest. In the first scenario, he discusses a conversation outside of confession where he is not bound by strict secrecy. In the second, he highlights that if someone reveals intentions to harm others, he is legally and morally obligated to act. However, in the context of confession, even serious sins remain sealed, and the priest cannot require the penitent to report their crime.
He reassures that regardless of the sin, including murder, forgiveness is possible through the sacrament, as the priest acts in the person of Christ. The priest's role is to guide the penitent towards repentance and healing, but ultimately, the decision to report the crime lies with the individual. Father Moses concludes by encouraging viewers to consider returning to confession, highlighting the transformative power of forgiveness.
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— 03:47 — « I forgive them in the person of Christ that's the power of what Jesus did on the cross what he did is enough even for murder. »
— 04:18 — « The only sin that we can't forgive is if someone watches one of my videos but doesn't subscribe. Just kidding! »
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