22 - Confession

Why do we need to confess our sins to a priest? Do Catholics all just have huge guilt complexes? Why not just go straight to God and say sorry? In this episode, we talk about the sacrament of Confession. This episode covers Part Two, Section Two, Chapter One, Article Three of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (pts 1420-1498). ⁠Donate via PayPal⁠:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!Contact the podcast: [email protected].⁠Instagram⁠:https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pts. 1420-1498The Early Church Fathers on Confession. Fr John A. Kane. How to Make a Good Confession. St Josemaria Institute. A Short Guide to Confession. Fr Mark-Mary, Ascenscion Presents.” A Guided Examination of Conscience.” Fr. Mike Schmitz. “Mortal vs Venial Sin.” YouTube. Bishop Robert Barron.”California’s Attack on Confession.” YouTube.Bishop Robert Barron. “Priests, Confession, and Prison.” YouTube.Tertullian. On Repentance. Fulton Sheen. “Confession.” YouTube.Scott Hahn. “The Healing Power of Confession.” (Audio)Scott Hahn. Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession. (Book)A powerful story of mercy and repentance - Part One and Part Two. Post-confession #mood. Also this.