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confession of reiki	Mary	Saturday, May 9, 2009
Question: Hi, I went to confession and confessed getting receiving reiki treatments, and the priest told me it was not a sin, as it was offered at parishes in our diocese. Now, however, I've read that the Church has condemned reiki. Do I need to re-confess? Thank you and God bless you.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear Mary: Sorry for the delay in responding. The priest who told you that should be disciplined by the Bishop for leading his flock astray. I am very weary of priests and others who assert their disobedient or ignorant views and thereby harm the faithful. As for your confession, I do not think you need to re-confess. You confessed it and the priest absolved you. His ignorant opinions do not affect the validity of the Sacrament. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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confession of reiki

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Saturday, May 9, 2009

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Hi, I went to confession and confessed getting receiving reiki treatments, and the priest told me it was not a sin, as it was offered at parishes in our diocese. Now, however, I've read that the Church has condemned reiki. Do I need to re-confess?
Thank you and God bless you.

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Mary:

Sorry for the delay in responding.

The priest who told you that should be disciplined by the Bishop for leading his flock astray. I am very weary of priests and others who assert their disobedient or ignorant views and thereby harm the faithful.

As for your confession, I do not think you need to re-confess. You confessed it and the priest absolved you. His ignorant opinions do not affect the validity of the Sacrament.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.