p.140
English
Paperback.

Short guide to the practice of celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation
With the increasing complexity of modern society
today's confessor can be faced with more difficult and complex situations than his forebears.
Furthermore
by the very nature of the seal of the Sacrament
it is not easy for him to discuss these situations with his fellow priests.
This new Guide is a very helpful attempt to create a modern equivalent of the classic manuals for confessors popular among priests in the past.
It provides a valuable guide to best pastoral practice
with a wide range of sample problems and counsel
a practical summary of pertinent theology
and a useful summary of the relevant canon law.
Contents: Background
The Priest in the Confessional
The Minister of Penance
The Seal of Confession
The Rite of the Sacrament
The Process of Hearing a Confession
Some Imaginary Confessions and Suggested Counsel
Hearing Children's Confessions
Confessions of the Dying
Services of Reconciliation
When Absolution should be withheld
Censures.
Fr Michael Woodgate is a priest of the Southwark Diocese
England
and teaches at Wonersh seminary.