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. Preparing well for this encounter is important because it allows us to see who we really are and how we truly need to be healed.

Further Resources:

Online: Catechism of the Catholic Church 1422-1498

Online: John Paul II’s The Purpose and Benefits of Sacramental Penance

Book: Dr. Scott Hahn’s Lord, Have Mercy

Online Audio: Fr. Christopher Seith’s Episode Confession: It’s More Than Just a Sign

Online Audio: Lighthouse Media’s Freedom Through Forgiveness

Online Audio: Mark Hart’s Remade

Online Audio: Fr. William Casey’s The Sacrament of Penance

Online Audio: Dr. Scott Hahn’s The Healing Power of Confession

Online Audio: Fr. Larry Richard’s Confession

Online Video: Bishop Barron’s The IPhone App and Confession