confession

Father Timothy J. Mockaitis, pastor of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Salem, Ore., and penitent Ethan K. Alano of Salem demonstrate how a confession is conducted May 3, 2019. The sacrament of reconciliation provides us with opportunities to continue to examine our intentions and conscience, to "come clean" with God so we may move ahead refreshed, abundantly blessed. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth)

Understanding the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Fr. Don Miller, OFM May 11, 2020

Making the Sacrament of Reconciliation a vibrant part of one’s spiritual life—especially if it hasn’t been such in quite a while—basically just requires the decision to begin again.

The Healing of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Fr. Don Miller, OFM April 3, 2017

Father Don Miller, OFM, unpacks the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how it can unite us with God's grace.

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