Fr. Mike delves into the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the miracles that happen each time we go. He explains where the Holy Spirit shows up during this sacrament, reminding us of our sin and restoring our conviction that God is offering us his forgiveness.
Is My Confession Really a Secret?
In this video, Fr. Mike explains what the “seal of confession” is. He helps us understand the sacred duty of a priest to never reveal what is said in the confessional. The Church takes this sacred responsibility so seriously, that any priest who breaks the seal of confession is automatically excommunicated.
Haven’t Been to Confession in a While?
Has it been a long since you’ve been to Confession? Maybe you need some help to prepare. What should you do? Fr. Mike is here to help! He understands that Confession can be a very daunting experience, but God is ready and willing to forgive your sins.
Making a Good Confession
If you have ever wondered how to make a good confession, Fr. Mike Schmitz has some solid advice for you in this video. In this video, he offers 4 powerful ways to examine our consciences so that our reconciliation experience moves us toward the holiness God calls us to.
Do I Need to Go to Confession?
The first question you might have is whether you need to go to Confession at all. Why do we have to confess our sins? In this video, Fr. Mike encourages and challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God.
The Catechism in a Year – Day 200 – The Confession of Sins
When we confess our sins, we’re not telling God something he doesn’t know; we’re giving God access to something he doesn’t have: permission to heal our wounds. Today we learn why the act of confessing our sins is an essential part of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Mike also clarifies the difference between absolution, penance, and satisfaction. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1455-1460.
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