Contrition and Confession in the Sacrament of Penance: Restoring the Soul to God

In this comprehensive presentation, we explore the essential pillars of the Sacrament of Penance: Contrition, Confession, Absolution, and Penance.

True contrition—sorrow for having offended God—paired with sincere confession to a priest acting in persona Christi—are indispensable for receiving the forgiveness of sins and restoration to sanctifying grace. Christ instituted this sacrament so that His mercy might be personally applied to each soul through His Church, calling all to true conversion and communion with Him.

This video discusses:

The necessity of contrition: perfect vs. imperfect sorrow for sins
The proper structure and steps of a sincere confession
The grave importance of confessing all mortal sins fully and honestly
How confession restores not only the soul’s grace but also one’s place in the Church community
Why private confession to God alone is insufficient for forgiveness after mortal sin
The dangers of sacrilege and the importance of integrity in confession
The power of devotional confessions for those in a state of grace to grow in holiness

“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:12)

“Whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven.” (John 20:23)

“Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of my Father.” (Matthew 7:21)

The Sacrament of Penance is the sacred encounter where the soul meets the mercy of God, where contrition is answered by divine forgiveness, and where sinners are raised to the dignity of adopted sons and daughters of God once again.