A New Perspective on Our Faith: A Look at First Reconciliation Through My Daughter’s Eyes
My daughter is in second grade, which means it is the year of her First Communion. When she began her religious education classes at our…
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Sloth! Wrath! Greed! Oh My! What the Seven Deadly Sins Mean Today
I will go ahead and admit it. The last time I went to confession, I said to the priest, “I have to tell you about…
#453 What is the relationship between penance and absolution of sins?
Once a priest absolves you of your sins, are you forgiven right away? What about the penance part? While Barbara is away, Fr. Dave, Digital…
#431 — How often can I go to confession?
When should I go to confession? Will it be okay if I type the confession up? Just in time for Christmas, some prep for confession…
That Time of Year Again
It’s that time of the year again. Most Christians have to face an important decision in their lives — what to “give up” for Lent.…
What are the Catholic Sacraments of Healing?
Reconciliation is the first sacrament of healing. Because of our natural tendency to sin, we break our relationship or our connection with God, choosing other…
#321 – How do you perform an act of contrition?
How do you perform an act of contrition? New summer intern Amy joins the Cast. Church search goes to Portland, OR. (question begins at 10:40)…
Sacraments 101: Penance (why we confess)
Why do we have to confess our sins to a priest? Can’t we just pray to God for forgiveness? If I sin but no one…
Why does the priest wear a purple stole both when performing an exorcism and hearing confessions and during Advent? Is there a link between confession and exorcism or the season of Advent?
The stole is a scarf that was used as a symbol of authority for Roman officials. It would be something like the badge that a…
Confession Discussion
Robyn sparks a discussion about the practical aspects of confession, including a description of a confessional that Fr. Dave uses. Other topics include anonymity, heat,…
