The Inner Life - October 8, 2024 - Confession

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Making a Good Confession Are all confessions created equal? (7:42) How often should we go to confession? How to avoid scrupulosity in confession? John -Reflecting on apostles...I believe confessions started when apostles were with the Lord. Nick - One of the great ways to say we're sorry is to ask the Lord to give us the grace to see us as we are. I came from a generation where it was hard to say I'm sorry. Confession is so good to have because it makes our communions enriched.  Need to be conscious of our sins. (19:38) Break 1 How do you make a good examination of Conscience? (26:52) Amelina - When we go to confession and confess our sins...how do we end it?  Do we say this is it or just stay quiet? Mike - What is seeking confession from Jesus vs. going to confession.  I'm a new Catholic. Why do we need to go to a priest? Mary Lou - Psychological aspects of confession. Studied this as a psychotherapist. Dr. Jordan Pierson talks about many who come to him need to get something off their chest. Once they're able to say that, they become more happy and healthy. Confession is a good 'ancient' example of that. Better psychological state. (39:03) Break 2 Gemma - After confessing sins, priest gives me guidance. I felt the need to ask a question about it, but felt bad about it, so I didn't. (42:47) What is penance in the confessional? Susie - Came back to church after 49 years. I am homebound, so priest comes to my house to hear confession once a month. I know that I'm absolved, but I have a problem with forgiving myself.  How do I do that? Dave - New Catholic. Been to confession, but one sin I've had in my life and don't want to do it again, but don't feel bad about it. I don't know how to put it out there.