Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession

• Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession
• By renowned author Scott Hahn
• Profound thoughts on controversial issues
• Reveals the living, scriptural heart of the Church's teachings on penance, forgiveness, & reconciliation

Jesus told his first clergy, "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sin of any, they are retained." In Lord, Have Mercy Scott Hahn explores the sacrament of Reconciliation and shows why it is the key to spiritual growth, particularly in these times of intense anxiety and uncertainty.

Drawing on the history of ancient Israel, the Gospels, the writings of the early Church, and the lives of the saints, Hahn reveals the living, scriptural heart of the Church's teachings on penance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It is a story that begins with the sin of Adam and Eve, continues in the biographies of Moses, King David, and the Apostle Peter, and reverberates in the lives of believers today. Hahn presents the Catholic and biblical perspective on sin and mercy, elucidating in clear, easily understood language the true import of Jesus' simple, yet profound promise -- "I am the door; if anyone enters by Me, he will be saved" (John 10:9).

Like Hahn's earlier books, "Lord, Have Mercy" offers thoughtful, authoritative insights into controversial issues and disputed doctrines in a manner that will enlighten lay readers, yet is thorough enough for scholars to appreciate. More than just a Bible study, it is a guide for the perplexed, providing practical advice and inspiration that will help readers come to a deeper knowledge of themselves and of Jesus through the sacrament of Penance.

 

"Scott Hahn's Lord, Have Mercy is a thoughtful exposition of the sacrament of confession. With a lively blend of personal insights and theological acumen, the gifted author gets to the heart of the matter of confession. How it is anticipated in the Old Testament, how it is presented in the New Testament, and how necessary it is for the spiritual life today. I recommend this book to all who desire a clear and elegant presentation of the Church's understanding of confession."  
Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York

"Lord, Have Mercy contains a powerful and uplifting message about God's mercy and the sacrament of penance. This book helps us to understand the greater Easter gift that the risen Christ has given to the Church."  
Most Reverend Justin Rigali, Archbishop of St. Louis

"Scott Hahn has done it again. He presents Lord, Have Mercy with freshness, new insight, and wise guidance. This book will be a great encouragement for those seeking the sacrament of penance."  
Reverend Michael Scanlon, TOR

 

Chapters Include:

• Getting Our Stories Straight
• Acts of Contrition
• A New Order in the Court
• True Confessions
• What’s Wrong with the World
• Sacramental Confection
• The Themes from Deliverance
• Clearing the Heir
• Exiles on Main Street
• Know Pain, Know Gain
• Thinking Outside the Box
• The Home Front
• The Open Door

• Author: Scott Hahn
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 214