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Cremation, Crosses versus Crucifixes, and Forgetting Sins During Confession

Cremation, Crosses versus Crucifixes, and Forgetting Sins During Confession

Fr. Josh answers questions about the Church's teaching on cremation and ashes, what the difference between crosses and crucifixes is, and whether the sins we forget during confession are forgiven.

Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

August 5, 202126m 35s

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Show Notes

Fr. Josh answers questions about the Church's teaching on cremation and ashes, what the difference between crosses and crucifixes is, and whether the sins we forget during confession are forgiven.

Snippet From the Show

We preach Jesus crucified, because it’s Jesus' body on the Cross that gives the Cross its meaning and power, otherwise it’s just an instrument of death.

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