Confession (audio only)

5 Talks about Confession by Fr. Hugh Thwaites SJ

Total Playing time: 50 minutes

CONFESSION Is a Sacrament:

The Sacrament of Penance, commonly called Confession, is one of the Seven Sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church. Catholics believe that all of the sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ himself. In the case of Confession, that institution occurred on Easter Sunday , when Christ first appeared to the apostles after his Resurrection.[21] He said therefore to them again: Peace be to you. As the Father hath sent me, I also send you. [22] When he had said this, he breathed on them; and he said to them: Receive ye the Holy Ghost. [23] Whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained. (John 20: 21- 22 - 23)

Here are 5 wonderful talks by Rev. Hugh Thwaites SJ on the Sacrament of Confession. He speaks with such love, humility, gentleness and wisdom. While recognizing that God's grace is not limited to the Sacraments, he shows how vital regular confession is for the ordinary sinner, who needs to keep returning to God time and time again. Confession: This will make you eager to receive "the sacrament which is dearest to the Heart of Our Lord".

To listen to any talk, just press the Play button under the title of the one you wish to listen to.  All talks are about 10 minutes long.