The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 202: How Confession Heals (2025)
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Jul 21, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the healing power of Confession and its transformative effects on our spiritual lives. He explains how the Sacrament of Reconciliation not only restores our relationship with God but also aids in personal growth. The discussion highlights the eternal and temporal consequences of sin and introduces the four aspects of indulgences, emphasizing our collaboration with divine grace. It's a profound exploration of forgiveness and renewal.
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Confession Restores Spiritual Friendship
- Confession restores us to God's grace and renews intimate friendship with Him.
- It brings true spiritual resurrection and peace following forgiveness.
Grace Elevates Beyond Sin
- God's grace after confession not only restores but elevates and perfects us beyond our original state.
- Falling and receiving forgiveness can make us holier than if we had never sinned.
Community Healed Through Confession
- Sin damages the entire church body, so confession revitalizes the whole community, not just the individual.
- We are spiritually stronger through the communion of saints when one member is reconciled.
