Seventh Sunday of Easter

Confession and Absolution

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

As the Easter season comes to a close, I thought it would be helpful to revisit the topic of our Sunday morning Bible Study during Lent before more time gets away from us. 

Our topic was Confession and Absolution, and we simply followed the Small Catechism’s teachings on Confession and Absolution, which you can find here.

One aspect of Confession and Absolution that we have discussed has sadly been forgotten over time and fallen out of use: the practice of Private Confession and Absolution. If you couldn’t attend our Bible Studies and want to learn more, I’m happy to meet with you. Another helpful resource is to follow the link above for the Small Catechism, as Luther explains things so clearly. 

But I wanted to revisit our study on Confession and Absolution because members of the congregation have expressed interest in receiving Private Confession and Absolution. 

First, to be clear, Private Confession and Absolution should be viewed as a gift; therefore, no one is required to receive it. However, it’s a gift available to anyone struggling with a particular sin in their life. Second, if you wish to receive Private Confession and Absolution, please contact me to schedule a time, and as we look toward the next Advent and Lenten seasons, I will work to have open times scheduled for members to come by the church if they should desire.

Again, if you missed the Bible Study and have questions, I’m happy to sit down with you and walk you through Luther’s teachings on the subject.

In Christ,
Pastor Rogness