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Bishop Krzysztof Józef Nykiel says confession is not psychotherapy

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Bishop Krzysztof Józef Nykiel stated that confession should not be confused with psychotherapy.

Speaking at the conclusion of the V formation seminar titled "Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation" at the Palazzo della Cancelleria, the Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary described the sacrament as a new creation. He explained that contrition is not a price to be paid, but the beginning of a new creation in the Spirit.

Bishop Nykiel also described the role of the confessor, stating that the priest is not a judge of ruins but a servant of mercy.

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  1. Oct 24, 4:33 AM Vatican News Italiano Nykiel: la confessione nuova creazione, non sia confusa con la psicoterapia
  2. Oct 24, 4:03 AM Vatican News Bishop Nykiel: Confession is not a place of judgement but a home of celebration
  3. Oct 24, 5:33 AM Vatican News العربية نيكيل: سرُّ الاعتراف هو سرّ الخليقة الجديدة، ولا ينبغي الخلط بينه وبين العلاج النفسي
  4. Oct 24, 5:23 AM Vatican News Українська Регент Апостольської пенітенціарії: не плутати сповідь з психотерапією
  5. Oct 24, 5:10 AM Vatican News Shqip Mons. Nykiel: rrëfimi është krijim i ri, të mos ngatërrohet me psikoterapinë
  6. Oct 24, 6:00 AM Vatican News Español La confesión es una nueva creación, no debe confundirse con la psicoterapia
  7. Oct 24, 7:37 AM Vatican News हिन्दी धर्माध्यक्ष निकिल : पापस्वीकार संस्कार न्याय का स्थान नहीं बल्कि एक उत्सव का घर हो
  8. Oct 24, 7:20 AM Vatican News Polski Penitencjaria Apostolska: spowiedź nie jest psychoterapią
  9. Oct 24, 3:03 AM Diocese of Hallam Bishop Nykiel: Confession is not a place of judgement but a home of celebration
  10. Oct 25, 2:44 AM Exaudi Español Cuando el perdón no es un diván: la Penitenciaría Apostólica traza la línea entre la confesión y la psicoterapia
  11. Oct 25, 2:32 AM Religión en Libertad Español La Santa Sede recuerda que la confesión no es psicoterapia y ofrece 4 claves para aprender a confesarse

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