Sacrament of Confession
"Be courageous, and go to confession!"
Pope Francis
"The forgiveness of our sins is not something we can give ourselves. I cannot say: I forgive my sins. Forgiveness is asked for, is asked of another, and in Confession we ask for forgiveness from Jesus. Forgiveness is not the fruit of our own efforts but rather a gift, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit who fills us with the the wellspring of mercy and of grace that flows unceasingly from the open heart of the Crucified and Risen Christ." - Pope Francis
Resources
Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son
Pope Francis: Be courageous,
go to confession
Pope Francis' General Audience
Saint Peter's Square ┃ Wednesday, 19 February 2014
by Ruth Kennedy
A 7 Step Visual Guide
For Going To Confession
If you’re thinking of going to Confession, but it has been a while, then click here.
Catholics Come Home
What is the Sacrament of Confession?
Experience Peace and Love
So many Catholics describe incredible feelings of peace, joy, relief, and love that they never expected. You can too.
Fr. Mike Schmitz - CNS photo/courtesy Ascension
Ascension Presents
Do I Need to Go to Confession?
Fr. Mike challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God.
Paul Shuang - Bigstock
8 Encouraging Stories Of Confession That Will Inspire You To Visit The Sacrament
Eight personal and beautiful stories about people’s experiences of encounters in or before Confession.
by ODB Films
How do I go to Confession?
Whether this is a refresher or an introduction, this film creatively walks through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
2016 WYD Pilgrims in Zone of Reconciliation by W. Jarek
The Purpose of Confession: Priest Breaks Down Roles of Confessor & Penitent
Purpose of confession is to accuse oneself of specific sins for the purpose of obtaining the Lord’s forgiveness.
by dehooks - Bigstock
Confession brought Chiefs’ kicker Harrison Butker back to the Catholic Church
The Super Bowl-bound Butker
talks about his faith in this EWTN interview.