VIII. The Minister of This Sacrament

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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The confessor is not the master of God’s forgiveness, but its servant. the
minister of this sacrament should unite himself to the intention and charity of
Christ.⁷¹ He should have a proven knowledge of Christian behavior,
experience of human affairs, respect and sensitivity toward the one who has
fallen; he must love the truth, be faithful to the Magisterium of the Church,
and lead the penitent with patience toward healing and full maturity. He must
pray and do penance for his penitent, entrusting him to the Lord’s mercy.

PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER TWO THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
  - Article 4 THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
    - VIII. The Minister of This Sacrament

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