( New Catholic Encyclopedia) Priests who hear confessions almost invariably grant absolution, even though “there seems to be an unspoken belief [among Catholic theologians] that it is a rare person who is really sorry for his sins. ”
( New Catholic Encyclopedia) Preestrid, kes kuulavad pihtimusi, annavad peaaegu alati andeks, isegi siis, kui „[katoliku teoloogide hulgas] tundub olevat väljaütlemata tõekspidamine, et ainult väga harvadel inimestel on oma pattude pärast tõeliselt kahju ”.