https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

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https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly The situation isn’t a strict yes or no, especially if you’ve been married outside of the church but are now considering getting married inside. There’s a window for confession in such cases, which I’ll explain now. Some people were initially married in the church, got divorced, obtained an annulment, […]

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https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly If you’re a parent of a teenager who has strayed from the practice of confession, you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves grappling with how to reintroduce this sacrament to their sons and daughters. In this guide, we’ll explore some strategies for bringing your teen back to confession and […]

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Catholics confess their sins to a priest. This encounter is not solely with the person of the priest, but with God himself. The sacrament of Confession or the sacrament of healing is the moment in which we allow Jesus to heal our relationship with him. P

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly “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

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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, […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly “If this is going to be a revival, if it’s going to be a real revival, here’s the reality. In the history of Christianity, you can never have a revival without repentance.” Fr. Mike Schmitz This is a quote from Fr. Mike Schmitz’s talk at the National Eucharistic Congress. […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly Three Things To Do When You Mess “God wishes us to be meek even toward ourselves. When a person commits a fault, God certainly wishes him to humble himself, to be sorry for his sin, and to purpose never to fall into it again; but he does not wish […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly “For God, in His infinite mercy, is not content with effacing our sins and restoring us to His favor; He delivers us from the evils sin has brought upon us, and renews the interior man in his former strength and beauty. Thus He heals our wounds, breaks our bonds, […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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 […]

https://www.facebook.com/catholiclink.org/ Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 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