This week, Jake and Bob are joined by Fr. John Horn, co-founder of the Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF). Fr. Horn shares details behind how IPF was founded, the significance of St. Ignatius' spiritual exercises in priestly formation, and the beauty of how formation has evolved within the Church. They also discuss the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the importance of addressing the roots of sin, and the heart-level transformation that occurs when we bring our fears to the Lord.

Key Points:

The Institute for Priesthood Formation was founded to address the need for spiritual formation
Confession can become more than just a repetitive listing of sins
It is important to examine our hearts before we go to Confession
Finding the roots of our sin and bringing them to God in Confession can lead us to greater intimacy with Him
Confession can unlock our true selves and thus transform communities

Resources:

The #1 resource is attending an annual silent directed retreat
Institute for Priestly Formation Website
Amoris Christi Institute
Amoris Christi Institute - Trifold on Confession (downloadable PDF)
Healing the Whole Person Virtual Retreat (August 4-8th, 2025)

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Forgiveness and Spiritual Renewal w/ Fr. John Horn