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Sin
Sin is an offense against reason, truth, and right conscience; it is a failure in genuine love for God and neighbor caused by a perverse attachment to certain goods.
Sin is an utterance, a deed, or a desire contrary to the eternal law (CCC 1849). It is an offense against God that sets itself against His love and turns our hearts away from Him (CCC 1850).
Mortal and Venial Sin
Mortal sin destroys charity in the heart by a grave violation of God's law, while venial sin wounds it but allows it to subsist (CCC 1855).
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a sin 'mortal'? Three conditions must be met: grave matter, full knowledge of the sinful character, and complete consent (CCC 1857).
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
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