Absolution and Penance in the Sacrament of Penance: God's Mercy Restoring the Soul

This presentation explores the sacred reality of Absolution and Penance within the Sacrament of Penance—the tribunal of divine mercy where the soul is restored, sanctified, and reconciled to God and His Holy Church.

Through the priest, acting in persona Christi, Christ Himself absolves the sinner, restoring sanctifying grace and peace to the soul. Penance, assigned after absolution, is not a punishment but a remedy, healing the wounds caused by sin and strengthening the penitent’s resolve for future holiness.

This video discusses:

How the priest, acting in Christ’s authority, formally absolves sins
Why absolution is a real sacramental act—not merely symbolic
How penance repairs the damage caused by sin and fosters spiritual growth
Why satisfaction for sin is necessary even after forgiveness
When and why a priest may rightly withhold absolution
The sacred and inviolable Seal of Confession, defended by priests even unto death
The unfathomable mercy of Jesus Christ in the tribunal of confession

“I absolve thee from thy sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be made as white as snow.” (Isaiah 1:18)

Confession is not a burden—it is the radiant path back to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, overflowing with mercy for every contrite soul.