The Inner Life - October 8, 2024 - Confession

The Inner Life

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.

Chapter

1. The Inner Life - October 8, 2024 - Confession (00:00:00)

2. How often should we go to confession? (00:07:42)

3. Break 1 (00:19:38)

4. Amelina (00:26:52)

5. Break 2 (00:39:03)

6. What is penance in the confessional? (00:42:47)