Archbishop B J Hickey of Perth, Western Australia elaborates points of Grace, the Mercy of God and how all Catholics can benefit from the use of this Sacrament.
A pastoral letter on conscience, reconciliation, Gods Mercy as expressed by the Sacrament of Penance, and the Great Jubilee, by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. of Denver CO.
A presentation of Confession the way it was before the reforms of Vatican II, reviewing the various channels of grace conferred by it, preparation guidelines and a list of some of the possible sins.
Along with things to consider when approaching this Sacrament, a list of sinful behavior is reviewed, followed by a message from Pope John Paul II on interior change that one might expect from its use.
Fr. Phil Bloom: 'Confession is one of the beautiful gifts that Jesus has given to his church,' and proceeds to explain his sentence and the healing it provides the penitent.
