Confession

Msgr. Morris joins Cy to discuss the reality of the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a life-giving, grace-filled gift from Jesus to his people. Confession is necessary in order to mend the frequently damaged relationship with the Lord. Jesus knows that human beings are imperfect and asks that all people repent and follow him. Callers are free to ask questions about how and why this Sacrament takes place, why it is crucial in the lives of the faithful, and where the Sacrament can be found in Scripture.

Questions Covered:

• 12:07 - My mother has not been to confession in decades. How can I gently try to encourage her to go to confession?
• 15:36 - After we leave the confessional and remember something we’ve done that we did not confess, are we required to go back in? Are we forgiven?
• 20:36 - Can Orthodox Christians or Protestants go to Catholic confession?
• 22:29 - I would like to go to confession every week, but I am not committing any mortal sin so I get embarrassed about going so frequently. What should I do?
• 29:23 - If someone lustfully looks at another person, when is it a mortal sin?
• 35:15 - Does attending Mass forgive venial sins? A priest told me you just must be sorry.
• 47:25 - Why can’t the seal of confession be broken to save a life?
• 49:19 - I am not Catholic. I feel like my heart is full of greed. Can you advise me on how to fill my heart with God?