Fr. Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss Confession

• Why is can’t we just go straight to God with confession?
• (5:33) what is the purpose of confession?
• (11:06) Carol - I was raised protestant and converted in 1991 in Newark New Jersey. I went through RCIA. Many people were reluctant or scared about confession. We were advised if we didn't want to do that, there was a universal confession where you go through the act of contrition. I never have gone to confession, however, I have been struggling and really want to go. I feel ashamed that I've never go.
• (16:51) Tim - If I go to confession and confess my sins, but intentionally don't confess a sin, are the others forgiven?

(22:31) Beak 1

• Sal - I'm 80 years old. Cradle Catholic. I've been thinking about sins that I don't know if I confessed them or not. Should I make an appointment with a priest? When I go to confession, there is usually a long line.
• (27:59) Email from Mary - How do you battle a sin when you have an affection for sin?
• What is an examination of conscience?
• (34:07) Kathleen - I would go to confession maybe 2-3 times a year. Son and husband left the church. I started going once a week. Transformation happened over the last year. I began recognizing the graces. Husband and others asked about the transformation. Peace and joy in my heart. I have had such graces from confession.
• Victor - What am I supposed to say when I go into the confessional? How do I start? First words...Father forgive me for I have sinned or something else. I'm a convert.

(40:49) Break 2

• Jane - I have been going to confession quite regularly. Our priest said this is an opportunity to have a relationship with Jesus. Confession isn't there to make you feel bad, but bind that sever. Made such an impression on me. More priests should tell parishioners that.
• (43:51) Theresa - I have a hard time forgiving myself. I have OCD. I caused a lot of pain through my ignorance have trouble getting over it.
• Is it okay to confess both sins and faults?