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Am I obligated to do my penance right away for my confession to be valid?

Friday, May 1, 2026

The short answer is no, you didn't do anything wrong by receiving holy Communion before completing your penance. The post Am I obligated to do my penance right away for my confession to be valid? first appeared on OSV News.

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