Sacrament Series

Penance

By Cardinal Jorge Medina Estévez

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This booklet is written from the heart of a pastor to a soul looking for salvation, forgiveness, and peace in Confession. In a warm, kind tone, it answers doubts, fears, and questions while clarifying the purpose and effects of the sacrament. Perfect for those preparing to receive the sacrament for the first time as well as those who approach it with nervousness, this booklet is the calm voice of a shepherd, bringing you and those you love into the fullness of a life of grace.

Previously sold by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

SKU: 9781601375001
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: L: 7, W: 5, D: 0.3
Weight: 0.12 lb
Page Count: 30
Case Count: 129
Language: English
Series: Sacrament Series
Publisher: USCCB
Publication Date: Feb 01, 2015
Copyright Year: 2011

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Cardinal Jorge Medina Estévez

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Ordained Ministry

Cardinal Jorge Medina Estévez (1926–2021) was a Chilean prelate, theologian, and respected leader in the Catholic Church whose service spanned nearly seven decades. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1954, he served as a professor, theological adviser at the Second Vatican Council, bishop of Rancagua and Valparaíso, and later as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. Pope St. John Paul II created him a cardinal in 1998.

Widely recognized for his contributions to the Church's liturgical life, Cardinal Medina played a pivotal role in overseeing the renewal and translation of the Roman liturgical books. As Cardinal Protodeacon, he announced the election of Pope Benedict XVI to the world following the 2005 papal conclave.

Cardinal Medina is the author of the Sacrament Series of booklets, published by Ascension in partnership with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). These pastoral guides help Catholics better understand the meaning, celebration, and grace of the Church's sacraments.

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