Abstract

Anton Ziegenaus:
No Renewal Without Confession
(FKTh 2013-3, p. 202–209)

The article deals with the interdependence of the sacraments of the Church and proves the regaining of confession as a necessary condition for the renewal of ecclesial life. Before some suggestions are made on how to achieve a higher appreciation of this sacrament, the harmatiological issue is raised up.

The contribution deals with the interdependence of the Church's sacraments and proves the regaining of the confessional as a necessary condition for the renewal of ecclesial life. Before some suggestions are made on how to achieve a higher appreciation of this sacrament, the hamartiologische aspect comes up: What is the theological essence of sin? The Sacrament of Penance is the best renewal of baptism, it protects against flattening of the Eucharist and deepens the conjugal love of the partners