Catechism Paragraph 1441
Part 2:
THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY
Section 2: THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
Chapter 2: THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
Article 4: THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
Section 2: THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
Chapter 2: THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
Article 4: THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
Only God forgives sins.[39] Since he is the Son of God, Jesus says of himself, "The Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" and exercises this divine power: "Your sins are forgiven."[40] Further, by virtue of his divine authority he gives this power to men to exercise in his name.[41]
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[39]
Cf. Mk 2:7[ETML:C/].
[40]
Mk 2:5, 10; Lk 7:48.
[41]
Cf. Jn 20:21-23.