Making a Good Confession
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Published 2015-12-09
If you have ever wondered how to make a good confession, Fr. Mike Schmitz has some solid advice for you. He points out that preparing for a good confession starts when we recognize that being a "good person” in our own eyes is not enough—we are called to holiness, which is something much greater. In this video, Fr. Mike offers four powerful ways we can examine our consciences so that our experience of reconciliation moves us towards that holiness to which we are called.
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All Comments (21)
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Just had to share this (from a Fr. Mike homily): "When we go to Confession we are not telling God something He doesn’t already know and we’re not showing Him something He doesn’t already see. We are giving Him something He doesn’t already have: Your broken heart."
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Lets pray for those who haven't been to confession in a long time
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It’s been many years and have gravely sinned. I’m so scared, I feel physically ill at the thought of going to confession but know I need to go and face up to the wrongs I have committed. Please pray for me to find the courage to return to confession.
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I just had my first confession in 12 years. The most honest confession of my life. The experience left me in tears in the most positive way.
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I like my priest but father Mike would be an awesome priest to have.
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It's been 13 years for me. I was a child when I last went. I am 28 now. And Im coming back to catholic faith after being a partier and atheist. This was very informative I appreciate it thank you so much! 🙏 God bless. ❤
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God hasn’t been a huge part of my team lately. He’s been sidelined for quite a while. But I think I’m going to work on making him the coach of my team again.
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whatever others say against confession it doesnt matter to me the releif you get after a good confession cannot be expressed that is the power of confession thank you lord for giving us this blessed gift
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I love when Fr. Mike says a Confession is a place for victory, returning to Jesus! I think this is so true, so many Catholics are afraid of confession, but you don't need to be. This is such a wonderful sacrament we have, its freeing and if you do it consistently it makes a difference in your life.
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• “Is God the center of my life?” • Sin is “I know what you want, God, but I’m going to do what I want.” 4 pieces of advice (a “cheat sheet”) on making a good confession: 1) finding an age- (or-stage-of-life) appropriate examination of conscience 2) The Litany of Humility 3) The Beatitudes 4) St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Daily Examen Thank you Fr. Mike! The message of your videos is always so good.
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I really appreciate when the priest helps me go through a GOOD confession.
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I made my first confession today, it was nowhere near as intimidating as I thought it would be. :D
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I went to Reconciliation Tuesday service and had my first confession in 7 years. I feel fantastic. Father John helped me through it and it was so worth the 45 minute wait. Do it as soon as possible is my advise. Don’t put it off. 💜✝️
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God bless Fr. Mike and others like him. As a Roman Catholic, I can honestly say there are TOO FEW priests who do confession as Fr. Mike teaches. Keep up the good work Father!!!
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This is the coolest priest I've ever seen.
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Awesome Father Mike. I'm a Presbyterian, but your videos inspire me to grow as a Christian. Thank you!
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I want to go to confession my heart is heavy burdened
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Going to confession. Always a relaxing experience, lol.
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I am not a Catholic, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I’ve found this video to be so helpful! Not only to go an confess, but also to create the habit of making a conscious examination daily. I love this idea! I love how at the end you say that God wants us all to be saints. That’s what I’m striving for.
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I want to thank Fr. Mike for clarifying the difference between “mistake” and “sin” - this is extremely liberating and validating for me. Thank you for that grace.
