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The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 200: The Confession of Sins (2024)

Jul 18, 2024
23:51
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Explore the importance of confessing sins in the sacrament of Reconciliation and the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Learn why confession allows God to heal our wounds and how it is essential for spiritual growth and reconciliation. Delve into making amends for sins, the significance of contrition, and the necessity of confessing all mortal sins for complete forgiveness.
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Quick takeaways

  • Confessing sins grants God permission to heal wounds.
  • Absolution and penance are crucial aspects of confession.

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Contrition and the Act of Confession

Confession of sins involves contrition, disclosing our sins, and desiring to make amends. It is essential to express sorrow for sins and resolve to turn away from them. When confessing to a priest, all mortal sins must be revealed, even the most secret ones, allowing complete forgiveness through divine mercy. By confessing sins, one opens themselves to God's healing and reconciliation.

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