'CONFESSING DIRECTLY TO GOD' - Alternatives to Confessing to a Priest? - Catholic Precept #2

Many Christians believe you don't' have to confess your sins to a priest to receive God's forgiveness. If so, what are the alternatives that carry with it the guarantee that sins are forgiven?

Fr. Bill addresses this popular argument that Confession is not necessary, and examines a passage in Scripture that may suggest an alternative, but, as always with Scripture, there is a catch that inevitably leads us back to the basic, and traditional practice of Confession.

[psjasker]

Thank you Father Nicholas for occupying a little part of the internet with credible and trustworthy leadership. You are a true pastor.

[bluebear]

There is such a freedom and joy when you hear the priest says I absolve you from your sins. People go therapists and psychologists and pay loads of money to tell them . Just go to confession, it’s free. Just go.

[ELKE-]

It's always a comfort to listen the Words of Jesus. Thank you father.

[jlopez-showalter]

Father Nathan, I came across this homily of yours I saved in 2019. Still beautiful and impactful. Sometimes The Father puts things in my path that I need to pay attention to. This is a reminder of his great goodness and mercy. Thank you. Prayers for your good health and happiness. Today I attend Light of the world
Church.

[thomascollette]

I'm not a great catholic, I have much room for improvement, but I know for a fact somewhere in the gospels it says Jesus breathed on the apostles, giving them the power to forgive sins. I'm sure Jesus, who is God, didn't do this expecting it to end there. Like I said, I'm no brain scientist, but it's clear to me Jesus expected this gift to continue for as long as man exist on earth.

[rickw]

Very good video. I just went to confession after 10 years of being away from the church. I wish I would’ve done it sooner. And I can’t help but share with my friends and family that are away from the Church. But I first ask God to help me, to open the door. If it doesn’t feel right then I stop.

[nancyvandergucht]

Yes, that is true . But what if the church does not provide much opportunity to go to confession ? In my parish, there is no opportunity, we have a ' travelling' priest that goes from parish to parish, we can only celebrate communion every 14 days . This is all by lack of priests, which makes the churches become empty. So I also am not a perfect catholic, but I love my Lord very much and I put my trust in Him . I am convinced, as my Father knows what is in my heart, He will forgive my sins.
Peace to all, from Belgium ❤❤🇧🇪🙏🙏

[anuradhapotnuru]

Please pray for me . I am fighting with my depression please do pray for me

[billconnelly]

Confession is good for the soul . A great sacrament of the church.

[elementaryschooldropout]

I'm truly extremely heartbroken now that I cannot have confession in person right now... terrified but praying to God that my sins will be forgiven in these terrifying times now.

[RaymondYocum-uwhd]

Confession is for us! We need to hear the words of absolution because we are human and we need the assurance of those words. Confession is God’s gift to us. Confession isn’t about God’s need but our need.

[jtnufc]

I haven’t been to confession in too long, its just been that long I I’m scared to go back, I recently got a thought to open a random page in the bible(I haven’t opened a bible since I was about 13/14 I’m 23 now) and the verse I stumbled on was so powerful to me, I want to get back to god but I’m struggling with everything in life and the weight of the world is pulling me in and holding me down

[rpgeezlouise]

Thank you Father I feel so strengthened in my faith.😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[Teachering]

There was a time when I resisted going to confession. Several years ago I got real sick and almost died. It changed me. I no longer have a fear of confession. It is a wonderful sacrament that I go to willingly about once a month because it offers so much grace. I want salvation.

[sammiatimodumubarak]

Rev Fr thanks very educative and insightful

[ohwhataday]

So clear! I always knew about apostolic succession. You went beyond. Thank you Father for making it so clear why we need to confess to a priest.

[soulscry]

I know when I have sinned because my deed accuses me and I am not at peace...

[monicaangeyo]

Thank you Fr. Be Blessed in your work of God.

[SharonCullenArt]

Wow this was great. And unfortunately my husband pointed out something I said, and then I hear JAMES 1:26. I feel like this video was laid in my lap. It has been since Easter the last time I went to confession. I know where I am headed this weekend. Thank you Fr.

[DMMtoS]

The Sacrament of Confession heals our souls. Jesus pours out a torrent of graces on us through this sacrament of His mercy. Through the words of the priest Jesus counsels us, comforts us and forgives us. I will be ever grateful for Jesus' Divine Mercy.