Going to Confession over Zoom sounds more convenient and perhaps even a little less scary, so why do we have to go in person? Fr. Mike explains why despite an increasingly digital age, we can’t receive this sacrament digitally. He reminds us that we are a body and that the Lord uses our physical humanity in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
3 Reasons You Still Feel Bad After Confession
Have you ever left the confessional still feeling guilty? We know that we are forgiven, so why does this happen? In this video, Fr. Mike identifies 3 reasons why we might be experiencing a lingering feeling of guilt after Confession, and he gives us a bit of advice to deal with those feelings.
The Miracle of Confession
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.