Description

Solemnity of Saint Joseph (observed)

Theme: The First Luminous Mystery: The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan (cont)

Scripture readings: No new readings

Next Episode: 3/25/23 The Annunciation 0.19c

Selection of resources (freely available online):

General Absolution:

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/norms-for-general-absolution-9021 

Diocesan Priest's:

https://catholicstraightanswers.com/can-the-seal-of-confession-be-broken-or-the-secrets-ever-be-revealed-by-priests/ 

Dominican Priest's take on the Seal:

https://www.english.op.org/godzdogz/quodlibet-10-the-seal-of-the-confessional/

What is a Firm Purpose of Amendment?

https://www.catholicherald.com/article/columns/russell-shaw/shaw-a-firm-purpose-of-amendment/# 

Text of new translation (sorry Isaac is coming in from the moon):

https://www.osvnews.com/2023/02/04/translation-tweaks-penance-take-effect-lent/ 

Act of Contrition(s):

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/prayers/act-of-contrition.html# 

Fr Hood followup:

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/45596/god-is-not-a-liar-invalidly-baptized-priest-thankful-for-gods-providence 

More Fr Hood, including Archdiocese of Detroit statement:

https://www.aod.org/announcements-newsroom/newsroom/2020/august/archdiocese-of-detroit-to-rectify-invalid-sacraments-in-response-to-vatican-note