The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Friends, we live in a culture that, as Cardinal Francis George said, “permits everything and yet forgives nothing.”

And so people despair of being forgiven and feel compelled to deny their guilt.

Yet the desire for reconciliation is embedded deep in our broken hearts.

We are willing to confess our sins publicly on television or on social media, and in this cacophonous lament, we are longing for absolution.

The truth is, we’ve all sinned against ourselves, against each other, against God.

God in Christ reveals that his mercy does not abandon us to guilt but calls us like Lazarus to come forth from the grave of our sin, and find in his forgiveness the chance to live again.

In the sacrament of Reconciliation, God’s merciful plan gives us a living encounter with his presence, which is forgiveness and mercy.

Through the ministry of the Church, we hear the very voice of Christ declaring, “Go in peace; your sins are forgiven.”

[danharazin]

"We live in a culture that permits everything, but forgives nothing....People despair of being forgiven and feel compelled to deny their guilt." So very beautifully put!

[Name-lecc]

Amen God's mercy is greater than my sin. Thank you God for your mercy and grace😇

[pradeepf]

Beautiful!! Glory to God in the highest and thank you Mother Mary for praying for us always!

[alejandrobagnoli]

Sacrament of Reconciliation is a Miracle. Thank you Catholic Church for the Sacraments.

[Richie]

Our existence in the Lord, in belief of his existence brings people together in joy, peace & ♥️

[Lerian_V]

You'll never know how weighty sin is until you step out of the confessional. I literally walk like I'm floating in the air. Who else experiences this?

[ingridwrites]

Father, when you explain, I get it. Thank you for these inspiring videos. I saw the one about Sacrament of baptism. Got it. Thanks. Bless you and your wonderful team.

[shellytgregory]

I hear everything loud and clear. Beautiful

[alexsantana]

Deo Gratias. The Lord's mercy endures forever.

[rodeterman]

Unless one believes in the Real Presence, (Body Soul and divinity) the Sacrament of Reconciliation is pointless. We must not forget that Reconciliation means true remorse for your sins and a "firm purpose of ammendment". Reconciliation can then be the most amazing Sacrament.

[seanpatrick]

I can't afford to buy any of your videos.

[justinjustinjustin]

Bishop, does this series touch on the apologetics / biblical background for each of our sacraments too? No worries if not...just curious.

[sbelldandy]

Where did you get the background sound

[pierreleroy]

À quand une vidéo sur le problème de l'environnement ?

[viceversa]

🔥there's a SECT out there claiming they NEVER sin...
The JEHOVAH WITNESS.!!!
The mischievous WATCH TOWER group that goes out there knocking at the door of "innocent" Catholics, persuading them to join their deceitful ranks and to become enemies of the ONE true CHURCH⛪...!