Sin and Mercy
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9 AnswersCan any sin really be forgiven?
Yes — there is no sin so big that God cannot forgive it. His mercy is greater than every evil we could ever commit. When Scripture speaks of a sin that "will…
How does God forgive sin?
God forgives sin freely and completely through the mercy he won for us in Jesus Christ. He doesn't simply overlook sin from a distance; he reaches into it,…
What is an examination of conscience?
An examination of conscience is a prayerful, honest look back over our lives — or our day — to see where we've loved well and where we've fallen short, done in…
What is conversion (repentance)?
Conversion, or repentance, is a genuine turning of the whole person back toward God — a change of heart that reshapes how we think, what we love, and how we…
What is mortal sin?
A mortal sin is a serious choice that turns a person away from God so completely that it cuts off the relationship — it "kills" the life of grace in the soul.…
What is original sin?
Original sin is the wounded condition every human being is born into because of the first turning-away from God at the dawn of the human family. It is not a…
What is sin?
Sin is a free choice to turn away from God and his love, putting something else in his place. It is more than breaking a rule — it wounds our friendship with…
What is temptation, and is temptation itself a sin?
Temptation is the pull toward sin — an enticement, suggestion, or desire that invites us to choose against God. By itself, temptation is not a sin. Even Jesus…
What is venial sin?
A venial sin is a real but lesser wrong that weakens our relationship with God without breaking it. It happens when the matter is not grave, or when we lack…