Fr. George discusses how to do an examination of conscience to prepare for Confession and how to do an easy daily examen. It can be hard to translate our examination of conscience and share it with a priest to have a good confession. These tips and Catholic resources will help! How To Do An Examination […]

Those countries in Europe which are still influenced by priests, are exactly the countries where there is still singing and dancing and coloured dresses and art in the open-air… – G.K. Chesterton Related content: Why Growing Up with Relativism Has Millennials Searching for New Rules for Life Chris Pratt Preaches The Gospel On MTV With […]

And yet God, who is always merciful even when he punishes, “put a mark on Cain, lest any who came upon him should kill him” (Gen 4:15). He thus gave him a distinctive sign, not to condemn him to the hatred of others, but to protect and defend him from those wishing to kill him, […]

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Both Peter and Judas were apostles, they both betrayed Jesus, but why is one held in such high esteem, and the other…not? Check out this Youtube video to hear Katie Taylor talk about the main difference between Peter and Judas, how we interpret God’s reaction to our sin, and how to do a daily examen. […]

Yesterday, May 30, 1627, on the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, numerous blacks, brought from the rivers of Africa, disembarked from a large ship. Carrying two baskets of oranges, lemons, sweet biscuits, and I know not what else, we hurried toward them. When we approached their quarters, we thought we were entering another Guinea. […]

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Why do Catholics confess sins to a priest? What is the difference between a mortal and venial sin? Why do we need a priest for Confession when Jesus knows we are sorry? Is Confession in the Bible? We have these answers and more in this video. Why Do Catholics Confess Sins To A Priest? “Confession […]

Father George answers the question one viewer asked, “How a priest determines penance?” in this episode of Ask A Priest Live. Have ever wondered why you received a certain penance? Father provides insight into the formation of priests on giving penance. Father George discusses why priests give penances in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the […]

Forgiveness is so hard, but why? Often, the desire for an eye for an eye overwhelms us, we want the person who hurt us to receive justice and be held accountable. But does holding on to the hurt and anger in fact accomplish our desire for justice? Fr. George shares how we can forgive someone […]

Do not be ashamed to enter again into the Church. Be ashamed when you sin. Do not be ashamed when you repent. Pay attention to what the devil did to you. These are two things: sin and repentance. Sin is a wound; repentance is a medicine. Just as there are for the body wounds and […]

In this video Fr. George Elliott discusses some things that hold Catholics back from going to confession. Confession is a very important part of the Catholic faith, so it is essential that we understand why some people might not participate in it. Overcome any fear or shame and experience the great gift of mercy found […]

As Catholics, we have a desire to know the Lord, to deepen our relationship with God. To somehow invite Jesus Christ, who pursues us each personally, into every part of our lives.  I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is […]

In the Catholic faith, absolution is granted through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, also known as Confession. However, it is important to note that this sacrament involves more than simply confessing our sins and performing penance. It also requires a deep sense of contrition and a sincere desire to change our behavior. When we approach the […]

“Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin. All hope consists in confession. In confession there is a chance for mercy. Believe it firmly, do not doubt, do not hesitate, never despair of the mercy of God.” –St. Isidore of Seville Related content: St. Elizabeth Of The Holy Trinity’s Motto Life With God According […]

What is Sin?  “Sin” is an old archery term in Greek which means “to miss the mark.” All sin and fall short of the glory of God, as St. Paul says. When we sin, we are committing an offense against “reason, truth, and right conscience (CCC 1849).” Sin is never private. At the very least, […]

The spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Penance are: 1. Reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace; 2. Reconciliation with the Church; 3. Remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins; 4. Remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin; 5. Peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation; […]

Join Fr. Rob has he answers some of your questions, including: How many angels can dance on the tip of a needle? and Do I always need to say an Act of Contrition in Confession? Act Of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins […]

9 Daily Spiritual Practices For Catholics From St. Alphonsus 1) Short prayers immediately upon rising 2) At least 15 minutes of meditation each day 3) 15 minutes of spiritual reading each day 4) A daily examination of conscience (particularly considering the quality of our prayer) 5) To make a confession and take Holy Communion at […]

“Confession is an act of honesty and courage—an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God,” affirmed St. Pope John Paul II.  Having recently walked with our own two oldest children through the beautiful experience of preparing for their first Confession and Communion, we know how profound the […]

To love and forgive as God does Everyone experiences the dark night of the sinner”, but Jesus “has an embrace” for us all. the night envelops Judas, it also envelops his heart. It is the worst kind of night, the “night of the corrupt”, a “definitive night, when the heart has closed in on itself” […]

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    This is the mercy of God, Pope Francis “So, there are two key words. The first is forgiveness: if we do not learn to forgive one another, we will always be at war. As the Lord has forgiven you, so should you do. But if you do not know how to forgive, you […]

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