Why Forgiven Sins Still Have Consequences

We can be 100% confident that when we confess our sins, we receive complete and total forgiveness from God. However, God loves us so much, that he’s allowed the choices we make in life to matter. That means that even when we’ve experienced forgiveness for our actions from God, we may still face the natural consequences for those actions here on earth.
Today, Fr. Mike explains why we still experience some consequences for sins that have been forgiven in confession.
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[@danielleellitson4870]

I love how the Catholic Church is such an ongoing self-improvement workshop. Entering into our situation in such a real way. No white washing. Training. Correction. Heaven readiness camp. Face your realities honestly. Jesus is the Good Samaritan, Satan the robber, the priest is the inn keeper, the oil and the bandages the sacraments. Rehab of life.

[@cindymmc.2869]

Amen some have no clue so busy watching the news or netflix I think. Some self proclaimed prophets I have not seen any catholic one but they call themselves non demonization?

[@baechel2172]

@@cindymmc.2869 I think that is a branch of Protestantism

[@rachelconnelly433]

@@cindymmc.2869 It is ironic. There is a form of Protestantism called non-denominational, but it is a denomination.

[@peacelove5087]

I feel like God is opening your eyes to the truth🙏❤😊

[@cindymmc.2869]

@@peacelove5087 Amen 🙏

[@jessealvarez779]

I've read that Confession is more powerful than Exorcism because Exorcism frees a body but Confession frees a soul. Powerful stuff and well put by Fr. Mike!

[@Is-me-TheReal-Shakira]

How can a man or woman who is "possesed" be able to confess? I mean i know a lot of people attacked by dementia, or other mental condition, who repress their "bad" memories so well that is impossible even for psychiatrists to find out the causes of their distress...

[@Love-jf7rs]

@@Is-me-TheReal-Shakira There are times when the person regains control-consciousness.

[@Is-me-TheReal-Shakira]

@@Love-jf7rs i ve noticed that fenomenon when someone got drunk...confessed things that i shouldn t have heard or even wanted to know, and the same thing happened to someone attacked by dementia...

[@amyhaleeb5527]

So true! I heard this as well. I also heard that Confession is a Sacrament, unlike an Exorcism, which makes it so powerful.

[@xgll440]

Persecution of witches died out in the colonial era. Not American.

[@christophewakim3587]

Hey guys plz pray for me and for Lebanon ❤️🙏🏼✝️🇱🇧

[@vkbowers]

St Sharbel, join your prayers with our intentions for Lebanon to be sheltered beneath the Wings of the Most High. 🙏🙏🙏

[@bernadette573]

Do you and your family have food? I have watched how the money has deflated and there are shortages everywhere. Is there relief coming in from other countries yet? Let us know how to help.

[@christophewakim3587]

@@bernadette573 hello Bernadette thanks God we are eating me and my family but a lot of people are hungry we cannot eat meat everyday and people cannot take money from the bank and there is no medicine for people with diseases and no gasoline for cars but thanks God we have the church near us they are making the best to help the people poverty is so high also and we are praying for this to end. I think your prayers can help us a lot and a lot of Catholic groups like NDML they are French they have a link to donate to help Lebanon if you want.

[@bernadette573]

@@christophewakim3587 Thank you, Christopher. You and your country are in my prayers. Thank you for letting us know where to send help. I found NDML right on youtube and they have a link.

[@christophewakim3587]

@@bernadette573 thank you I will pray for you also ✝️🙏🏼❤️

[@itznsdominator3521]

If it wasn't for Father Mike Schmitz. I'd probably still be a degenerate. Thank you Lord for this beautiful man.

[@badass.bob1]

Me too. Fr Mike helped me to come home. Lord, Bless him

[@itznsdominator3521]

@@badass.bob1 And God bless you man.

[@ABB14-11]

"degenerate" is a strong word haha

[@metalmetalvictory]

Yes! He was a strong step towards rekindling my faith. Thank you God!

[@chachatruth3534]

If you break a window You still have to repair it!

[@steveisaak4320]

yep. I remember playing as a kid and breaking an rev window accidentally. My father fixed it but i had lots of chores and i deserved it

[@vkbowers]

That's an excellent way of saying it!

[@da5idnz]

Is like if a little girl gets into her mom's makeup and draws with lipstick on herself, the walls, etc. Her mom finds out, the girl says she is sorry and the mom forgives her. But she still has to help clean up the mess and endure the lipstick being scrubbed off her face etc. Maybe that is purgatory, as well

[@onemore5952]

No if I run before they find out who did it. That worked for me in the past.🧸

[@chomperthefirst533]

Yes if our actions do not have consequences LIFE if meaningless.

[@rudya.hernandez7238]

sin is like mud a demon can see, but after confessing we are cleansed; in Jesus' name.

[@blancaa.gonzalezdelapena6353]

he means we need to avoid sinning because there is still consqueens even if we sinned and are foriven by god. we need to the opposite. we need to stop sinned. start from now. we still have consequences following behind us .check if you are change in actions wise. he trying to tell us that .

[@chesslover8829]

Let me add that sins not confessed can be perceived by others either directly or at an unconscious level.

[@VallerieMalkin]

I'm a Catholic-raised agnostic but I'm hanging in with the Bible in One Year - I LOVE it.

[@carolyngreen3316]

Wait. Confused. We’re you raised Catholic or agnostic? Going through the Bible in a Year w/Fr has been one of the best things about my 2021! No doubt I will just start over come January.

[@armoreno10]

@@carolyngreen3316 Vallerie is welcome to clarify!! But I just saw your comment and I believe she is saying that she was raised Catholic and is now agnostic. By the second half of her comment, it sounds like she’s listening to the podcast and that’s one way she’s staying connected!! @Vallerie I hope that the podcast continues to bless you! 🙏🏼

[@madgiemadgie9128]

@Vallerie Malkin Keep going! Cheering you on 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

[@antonioborriello5287]

Your search and thirst for Christ, truth (because Christ is the truth), shows that God has calles you....and you, in turn are answering that call. You are drawing nearer to Him. He loves you, you are His child. Ive got news for you, even us practicing Catholics are always searching, trying to better and solidify our relationship (from our part) with Him, we havent perfected it yet either...lol. "Our hearts will always be restless until we can rest with Him." I will keep you and your journey in my prayers. Please pray for me as well, i can use it.

[@run4cmt]

Blessings to you and I hope for spiritual growth and acceptance of God. Much love to you and prayers.

[@carolyngreen3316]

Fr. Mike- I’ve been a Christian most of my life and more recently a Catholic convert. I used to study the Bible more in my younger days than I have more recently -until I started Bible in a Year with you. I’m “seeing” the scope of the story so much better now and thank you for unpacking so many beautiful details and profound truths. I was especially struck today with the story of Josiah and how the priests found the Book of the Law which had been lost. No wonder the Israelites went astray. No wonder they were vulnerable to doing what the surrounding nations were doing. The stopped listening to Gods Law for them, written out of love. And now I am like Josiah, rediscovering what had been near me all along but was “lost.” Thank you for this series!

[@mazikode]

Thsnk you for sharing this with us!

[@carolhensen8005]

I have been forgiven, but wow, I blew it and committed a similar sin, I feel I’m a good person with compassion and love I went to confession and have been forgiven once more, consequences are painful….i will never make the huge mistake again God is so good to me. Thank you Father Mike.

[@blancaa.gonzalezdelapena6353]

avoiv sinneing from now on. just as singing is made there the aftermath of things will happen, .just because of frogine it don't there wont something after you.

[@Davidjune1970]

I look forward to purging the remnants of my sins in purgatory so that I enter heaven cleansed of all the bad choices I have made in life

[@JF-bc2lw]

Purgatory is still not a walk in the park.

[@Love-jf7rs]

Purgatory apparently can involve pain too (fires and other sufferings...)

[@josephzammit8483]

If you want to go straight to heaven, you can. Ask God to give you perfect love. Perfect love forgives all sins and temporal punishment. Of course, if one has mortal sins, one needs to go to confession. Now perfect love is not just an act but a state of life. Those who are already living a perfect love of God are understanding what I am saying. Just to help you arrive at this state of life, I’m publishing a weekly KZbin video on episodes from the life of Don Bosco, entitled ST JOHN BOSCO by JOE ZAMMIT. In this series I’m narrating events and miracles from the splendid life of Don Bosco. St John Bosco used to perform a miracle almost every day, through the intercession of Mary Help of Christians. From the lives of saints we can learn how to love God more and draw closer to him. Thank you.

[@clivejames5058]

Mother Angelica said it was perfectly possible to avoid purgatory - "By always doing God's will in the moment"

[@user-zk3me4gs6p]

You can do your purgatory while here on earth

[@jenlovesjesus]

Saint Paul said to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. Obviously, this does not mean that we are saved by works, but that we actively repent, live the Gospel, and strive to live a holy life. Accepting the consequences of our sins is an integral part. Thank you Father.

[@melanier3479]

Does this channel teach that you can never lose salvation?

[@clivejames5058]

@@melanier3479 No, you can lose your salvation

[@ansond6372]

Never had this explained to me in this way. But, I get it. I get what you're saying.

[@jaspervinodh960]

Thank you Father Mike. It's less painful to suffer the consequences now than go through purgatory. Thank God for removing the eternal consequence. I m still convicted here and now.

[@Felamily]

Like what consequences is so veage like like my family gonna die or something or am gonna fail a test or I am just gonna feel tired. Like please explain

[@armoreno10]

I agree that choices have consequences, and I have concern with some of these videos. Yes, choices have consequences, and yes, we should work with God to make the best choices possible. But we are also human and we fall short, and this is where Jesus comes in. As Christians (whether Catholic Christians or non-Catholic Christians), we claim to be followers of Christ and claim to do His will while we are here on earth. However, as we emphasize that people must “earn” restoration, we risk falling short in imaging God’s love to others. As we share this type of message, this can be a HUGE stumbling block that we create for ourselves, for those who listen to our advice, and those we encounter. Why do I say that? Well, we are reminded in Matthew 9:13 that Jesus desires mercy and not sacrifice. We can also see the example of mercy in the Parable of the Prodigal Son; the father welcomed his son back immediately and threw a party. We can also see it in the story of the adulterous woman when Jesus talked about casting stones. When someone hurts as we walk through the world, we can either focus on our woundedness (and turn inward and give way to selfishness), or we can give our woundedness to Christ for His healing and then focus on getting His strength to help us overcome our sinful tendencies. If we choose the latter, then we can more clearly image Christ’s love, including to those who have hurt us. (Hurt people hurt people, so if we remember that then we can see them as our brothers and sisters and love them well.) This may sound daunting, but it becomes easier as we remember that we are ALL the recipients of the unmerited grace and love of God (Pope Francis has actively reminded us of this.) We are called to use that grace we’ve been given to draw others towards God and we are measured in obedience by the amount of love we show others; Galatians 5 reminds us that the entire law can be summed up in a single decree: to love your neighbor as yourself. (I could go on for miles with references. ☺️) No offense is meant from this comment as clearly this mindset comes from a place of pain and woundedness and Fr Mike is not alone in this mindset. It does sadden me though since I know how influential you are (your videos were pivotal in my signing up for RCIA) and I want us to build up the kingdom of God and strengthen each of our ability to witness. All this to say, I hope to see a transformation from all those who call themselves Christ-followers (whether Catholic or non-Catholic) and that we may each become one with Christ’s sacred heart. May we each be humbled by the knowledge of His love for us and may that help us image His merciful love to all those we encounter. I will pray for this transformation. 🙏🏼

[@armoreno10]

@UCFILrkDHiTwedys553HWq1A Hey there! Thanks for sharing your position. I politely disagree and as does the teachings of the Catholic Church. And saying this as it is said harms the witness of Catholic Christians as it comes across as judgmental and will turn people away. If I may offer for your consideration, the level to which we can assess one’s intimacy with God is much more driven by the level to which we imitate Christ in our lives. (It’s not based on which denomination we practice.) All the same, it is neither your job nor mine to assess the state of someone’s soul or their salvation. It would behoove us to focus on ourselves and where we can improve in imaging Christ vs attempting to expend energy judging others.

[@vivianeze4889]

@@armoreno10 not sure Fr. Mike spoke to earning restoration, but rather, our choices have consequences and if negative, you have to live with them knowing that the grace of God is enough for you to bear those consequences/cross. For example one commits abortion and in the process sustains injury in the womb, God forgives you and frees you from the guilt of your sin, but if the consequences of that choice means that the womb may never be able to conceive, what then happens? Sometimes one may not even know the unforeseen consequences of some of the sins we commit. I guess that's why even Paul asked God to remove a thorn (which was never revealed), but God responded, my grace is enough for you. Fr. Mike is saying, in this world, God's grace is enough for you to bear the consequences whether from your sins or the sins of others against you.

[@sanzzz26]

My 2 year old thought the intro was hilarious and kept making me replay the “he’s back, he’s back!” part lol

[@ericleming1734]

Thank you Father Mike and also I’m a Catholic who loves God and believes in him. God bless you Sanzzz •, and stay safe too.

[@59065]

I also laughed out loud during that part, I was not expecting a Harry Potter joke 🤣

[@Mike-qc8xd]

I was laughing

[@tzm777]

Nice British accent Father Mike!😂

[@cjmartinez2754]

Pray for mr boys, I’ve fallen and I desperately need to make it to confession, yet I don’t have a lot of control on when or how we make it. Pray to Inspire in my parents the power of confession so they can take me and I can be renewed. Thank you and I’ll be praying for you

[@Archangel76]

Godspeed brother.

[@gracehasbeengiven2588]

Confess to God first

[@servantofmary]

Thank you Father Mike, I needed this teaching so much because I have sinned so much in my life and had put myself on the broad road to destruction. Now with the Sacrament of Confession and God's grace I can, with sincere resignation, carry my temporal cross which I myself have fashioned through my poor choices in life, and reach Calvary where I will embrace Our Lord and Saviour.

[@susankbboudreaux4540]

God is good.. Father you matter. Glad you are back.

[@cindymmc.2869]

Amen, my nickname in family is “Cin” glad I was not born with with letter S as is the LATEST way of spelling my first name.

[@anneturner2759]

Where did he go?

[@johnangelino437]

AMEN! AND AMEN! THESE ARE ALL I CAN SAY. GOD BLESS YOU, FATHER MIKE AND THE WHOLE TEAM! 🙏🏼❤️

[@user-sb7pz4cd6k]

The consequences of our sins will make us wise

[@blancaa.gonzalezdelapena6353]

to avoid consequneces we must change. it bawarword. you become wise what you didn't see because in the first place after you dint want to see. . avoiv doing that mistake again and other things.

[@californiamom4913]

Thank you father Mike. This reminded me to go to confession it’s been several months

[@yb5515]

Years for me.

[@yb5515]

@@corbyanderson5555 Please don't get me wrong, I should have gone years ago and I should be going on a regular basis, Lord forgive me.

[@slici1786]

@@yb5515 return, The Lord is waiting for you!! The Church says we must go at least once a year.

[@suek4402]

Thank you, Fr Mike! God bless you, Fr Mike! I am learning so much from your videos, and this one gave me an especially big "Wow" moment! You have helped me so much in my personal life, and as a Stephen Minister for my Church. Amen! Alleluia! AMDG!

[@ladyj3474]

Mystical, beautiful, healing. Thank you Father.

[@lalboihangsing1187]

God said that if we repented for our sins and ask for his forgiveness then we'll be forgiven right away, and thats true i guess, But, I hope and pray that he'll erase the consequences that ill face for my sins too, thats what i was fearing the most, and what i didnt wanted to experience. Lord please erase the consequences too please lord i know ive sinned alot but ive repented and asked for your forgiveness alot of times, and i hope and knows that you had forgiven me already, and lord please dont let me face the consequences too, but if i need to face the consequences let that consequences to be felt in my mental in my own personal life not from other people not from my physical or spiritual but from my mental. In jesus name i pray. Amen😢😢😢😢

[@kawaiiharami]

Amen brother

[@PC-mz5su]

Thank you Father this is beautiful and you explanation very clear!!! Savior of world by your cross and resurrection you have set us free!

[@chandrisodergren7209]

Thank you Lord for Fr. Mike. He answers all of my questions all the time. Fr Mike you explain things which is so easy to understand.Thank you so much.

[@discouragedman6351]

These videos are so helpful, especially with all of the evil going on in the world today. Thank you!

[@AaronDAntoni]

Thank you Father.

[@angelas2831]

What a powerful message! Thank you!!

[@dsc4178]

Mercy, forgiveness, respect, responsibility go a long way to improving....you

[@CMVille]

The young people you work with are blessed! And your viewers. 😌 I 💖the solid statement: "You matter." Gosh, so great to state.🕊✝️👑

[@fixandfoodgman6987]

I’m so against the Catholic Church, I don’t believe it’s Christian, but this guy intrigues me. His personality is great.

[@jamesgorman351]

Huh complex 😅

[@clivejames5058]

What is the definition of a Christian? Someone who believes in the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - so yep, Catholics are Christians!

[@user-wh5ir4fo4r]

I think there are pockets of true disciples of Jesus in just about any church within the Christian diaspora. I've met one who decided to come to our congregation because she felt she wasn't being taught the true gospel at whatever church. But she was truly a disciple of Jesus. That does happen.

[@richrichricherd]

Fr. The Lord was truly telling me exactly what I need to hear today through your voice, thank you

[@WashingtonDC99]

Thank you Father Mike. God bless you for all the good things you do for the community.God's mercy is beyong belief when we repent of our sins and we put God in the cneter of our daily lives. Viva Cristo Rey.

[@winniemascarenhas7434]

Thank you Fr Mike. This was an eye opener. I hope and pray many more catholics know the truths of our faith. So many of us are ignorant of these truths.

[@readysetmeme9105]

Needed this. Thank you Fr. Mike ✝️👏🏼

[@paulcollins6732]

Excellent talk, Father. Thank you!

[@Ritabug34]

Wow! What such a great video and it powerfully struck me that a demon then would not recognize your sins if you had just gone to confession and that's how completely God forgives them in confession.

[@kimberlyng2199]

God is so merciful I will pray for His mercy, grace and blessing while I face the consequences of my sin

[@AmyliciouslyMe]

Yay! You're back!

[@granmabern5283]

Heaven sent homily! Deo Gratias! Thankyou Father Michael

[@gotta-laugh]

You’ve done a great job at explaining the importance of going to confession. Thank you

[@badass.bob1]

Thanks Fr Mike. I've just come home this year after a 43 year hiatus. I understand this now. Lord forgive us all and help us to accept our punishment. Better in this life than in eternity.

[@theworldsmostinterestingma7592]

God's forgiveness outweighs any consequence 🤷🏾‍♂️ shown best by His Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@debbiegraham5585]

Nicely said!

[@snzeribe16]

Not any consequence. Our actions have consequences that we must face. His forgiveness outweighs our Eternal consequences haha.

[@angelalemos9811]

@@snzeribe16 thank you

[@jamilamendes7026]

I loved the intro! 😂😂😂 That had actually been something I wondered about sins. A great topic Father Mike. Thanks!

[@chrislvs2dance]

Thank you Father this has been incredibly helpful to me

[@msFilomena1]

Thank you Fr. Mike be blessed

[@michelleferrao8888]

Thank u Father Mike 💫 Our Lord corrects us because he loves us and his plan for us is to save us by we following his commandments & return back to our Father in Heaven.🌟

[@thatwifelife2138]

Yes, and a choice that leads to a consequence is not a mistake just because it doesn’t work out the way you thought.

[@adrianyokohandson1584]

Thank you Father Mike. You always inspire and guide us so well. God bless you🙏 Can I ask that you may consider topic regarding the struggles and trials that we face daily in life? How to cope with smile? How to love life and keep smiling despite every battle. Pretty please.... THANK YOU🙏

[@marsharowaihy6725]

This AMAZES me! Confession is so strong not even the demon could know our sins

[@emixonessuman2769]

God bless you Father

[@TheCarlinCoop]

Yesss!! Yaya!! We’ve missed you

[@rebeccahutchings5536]

I am so excited to meet Mary Magdeleine. I pray to her very regularly and today I sang and danced worship in joy for her sake. She is so beautiful. So utterly beautiful. Shining and full brimming with potential of happiness if you're her friend. That imperceptible whisper that there's something special here.... I could gaze at her beautiful face as a muse.... if I could get her on paper and pencil and do her justice, and I wouldnt stop being enthralled so that I draw her again and again.... I wish I could always return to her face so see something new, to see something new special, I'd never have finished to stop drawing her, if I could show the world how beautiful She is they would all gasp at the public unveiling and stand silently in awe with smiles in their minds, their breath taken away aware of the holiness She deserves, shown to an audience of eyes that see and know how to see and I'd compare my drawing to others who'd have very different drawings and our reactions would be different and we'd all dance as the evening drew down, laughing and hugging joy in our hearts laughing out loud, free at last, here at last in the promised land, the old world of suffering dead and behind us. My my.

[@nataliericciardi9144]

THANK YOU. killed it as always, you have answered my prayers. My choices matter.

[@christinetuthill8249]

Thank you Father

[@debbiegraham5585]

And I now understand, ask for forgiveness, and the consequence still need to be paid. I'm okay with this 😊, at least now and going forward. I'm not living in sin, like I used to.

[@Felamily]

This is starting to get on my nerves yall keep say “consequences “ and giving zero examples like what is my whole family gonnna die or am just gonna have a bad day like bruh explain

[@AnaClaudia-zr7zk]

Excellent video, Father!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you!!!!!!

[@marciakelley6438]

This helps me understand Purgatory better. Where the temporal consequences will change my heart toward God and heal me

[@daisybutinhertennisoutfit]

Phew! I clicked on this thinking I could never be forgiven-I’m very much overly scrupulous. What I’m getting from this is: God forgives me for when I’ve, say, hurt my friend’s feelings, but that doesn’t erase their feelings-the temporal consequence is broken trust between myself and that friend. Which makes perfect sense. Thanks Father! ♥️

[@emsvbracken]

Father Mike, this is so powerful.I hope you don"t mind me writing down your talk verbatim, word for word. I will always give you credit for it. Thank you, Father. You are such a blessing. Thank you. Lord God! Praise be to you, O Lord God for Father Mike. Tsup!

[@mazikode]

Thank you father Mike this us so timely

[@clarissa5060]

Thank you Father Mike (:

[@59065]

I can’t wait to go for confession on Saturday!

[@sanjalisnjic7271]

So beautiful and so true! ❤❤

[@Eowyn3Pride]

"Consequences for correction in time..." We, the Catholics of Canada needed to hear this. It's up to us now, to correct what has happened to Holy Church and to correct what the church has done to many innocent people...

[@josephpostma1787]

Who did what? I guess I'm ignorant.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

@@josephpostma1787 it's Ok. It's arduous to explain. Please Google Kamploops Residential School Discovery and Morinville church fire, western Canada. 😔

[@verobarrionuevo]

I don't believe what leftist said about that.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

@@verobarrionuevo irregardless, the damage is done and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is the only thing I feel can get me through this... I was really hopthings like this wouldn't happen in my time...

[@maryp5127]

🙏🏻 Beautifully said (sorrowful Mystery) St.Matthew 27,24-24. (Our Children)🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sherrymacaroni5916]

Thankyou good Father Mike

[@Sweet_Southern_Pecan]

Thank you for this segment 🙏🏽

[@mazyarkanani6708]

Great explanation father. We may be forgiven throwing a stone into a pond - but the water still sends out widening ripples

[@standardkicks7540]

Luv this, much needed!

[@sharonsparks5121]

Wow, good one Fr. Mike!

[@izawaniek2568]

Thank you. God bless you.

[@parysethibodeau9474]

LOVE the Bible In a Year podcast ❤️

[@luis_techie]

Awesome!

[@elzapynadath4287]

best explanation ive heard yet

[@chomperthefirst533]

We matter. We are RESPONSE ABLE. The good and bad consequences (be it only temporally if we own the sin and confess it), live on for our healing. What we do and don’t do matters. This gives us the opportunity to be truly changed, and to emulate Jesus in our suffering.

[@ros4395]

Thank You Jesus

[@amybutler8337]

Where is the button for this video?!?! WOW!!!

[@jose59680]

I learn a lot from you father mike thanks for your knowledge

[@carebedford5522]

Ty Fr. Mike 🙏❤️🙌

[@idakate7]

Thank you so much!

[@dezmondaigilo]

Woo-hoo 🙏🏾blessed by this

[@wms72]

I LOVE the Sacrament of Penance!!!! ALLELUIA! THANK YOU, JESUS! Please grant that EVERYONE may experience the grace and peace of a good Confession.

[@seanmick3093]

I trusted in the Lord of Jesus Christ as my personal savior into my heart through faith alone, and not of works, by accepting his free gift of salvation, by his grace on February 16, 1996, each day, I confess sins for process of sanctification, to receive Jesus Christ as your personal savior, please refer to Matthew 10:28, John 3:16-18:36, 5:24, 6:37:47, 10:27-29, 14:6, Acts 2:38, 16:30-31, Luke 15:10, Romans 1:16, 3:23, 4:5, 6:23, 10:9-10:13, Ephesians 2:8-10, and Titus 3:5. God bless the world, and thank you for sharing.

[@balarisyiemlieh3771]

I needed to hear this 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@DMm39]

You're so happy...and me...always crying...for all sins on earth.. I dont know why you're happy... Celebrating? I'm in such pain for God's pain ...I want Him to be happy and proud of us...but yet. ..I dont see that... Breaks my heart every second of my life

[@highlanderhorses]

I am in OCIA now. A happy day will be my First Confession. Then, my next happy day will be my First Holy Communion.

[@user-ed5wk4pt2i]

Thank you so much❤

[@angelalemos9811]

What you described there with the demons saying it out loud in front of others, got me to the confession booth confessing sins I wasn't keen on.

[@sandratorday3196]

Fr. Mike, please offer the Holy sacrifice of the mass for my intentions for petitions both spoken and unspoken. I will pray for you and all religious. Amen.

[@cametientaucoeur]

After 51 years away from my Catholic religion, the loss of my non Catholic husband & health challenges, I returned to this Church. This discussion fills me with despair : confession, consequences, exorcism & punishment of an innocent child. How does one reconnect & lift ones burdens amidst this irrational dialogue. Jeanne

[@olivetaelizabeth]

Yes indeed...The demon has no more power over our sins once we make our confession....

[@FollowerofChrist2002]

Praise be to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, our Lord our God, Holy is Your Name. We humbly pray and wish all of this in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior’s Holy Name, Amen.

[@seans.1331]

I am reading Thinking Orthodox by Constantinou, who sees a vast chasm between Orthodox and Catholic theology that may not be entirely warranted. Nonetheless, when I read this passage, it reminded me of this video, so I thought I would share it, for what it's worth. God bless you "According to Catholic teaching, the guilt of the sin may be forgiven but not the punishment that sin requires...This is a tremendous departure from the understanding of sin in the early Church...sacramental forgiveness in the Orthodox Church is always complete and immediate. The relationship with God is completely restored with no penalty remaining to be paid...Orthodox Christianity's fidelity to Tradition maintained the original biblical and patristic understanding of both sin and salvation...on the healing and sanctifying effects of His Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Resurrection."

[@Hawaiian_Pizza_Enjoyer]

I’m struggling with an inconsistent on-off “entanglement” with faith. Constantly caught between “this is the way, keep on it and slowly develop” and “this isn’t who you are, stop trying to force/pretend to be someone you’re not”. Does anyone feel similar?

[@jimselimos4863]

Yeah, most, if not all, of us experience this almost always.

[@Hawaiian_Pizza_Enjoyer]

@@jimselimos4863 What helps you in these situations? If it’s okay to ask.

[@aireyc]

It shouldn't be about forcing or pretending; it should be about understanding, and that takes time. Don't limit yourself in your questioning. I had this theory when I was a teenager that if God was real and the Catholic Church was real, then the realities of this world would not contradict the Church's teaching. If there was a contradiction, well then either my understanding was poor or the Church was wrong. Over time, I came to realize that any differences I had with the Church were failures to understand on my part. I've continued the search for decades, and while my excitement for religion fluctuated over time, I began to know in my heart the truth that keeps revealing itself time and time again. Today, my faith and love of God is stronger than ever.

[@Hawaiian_Pizza_Enjoyer]

@@aireyc Thank you for sharing that!

[@jimselimos4863]

@@Hawaiian_Pizza_Enjoyer yeah, it's fine to ask. i believe that struggling with our problems with Faith comes from our constant questioning of the Plans of God. We don't know all the solutions to life yet, however, we want to know them now. So, we, constantly, try to "get" all the nuances of life. It helps me to be able to rest my belief in an old phrase "There is a God and i'm not Him."

[@137997311ful]

Father, I'm jealous. I "used" to have a head of hair like you! 👨‍🦲 God bless you!

[@hepatitis]

This is where indulgences come in... the temporal effects of our sin can still be removed by the Church thru granting of said indulgences for forgiven sins. It's an intricate system but deeply biblical.

[@geraldmontoya2791]

I understand clearly everything that you're saying. In 2015 I hooked up with this lady about 18 years younger than me it is so hard to say no. After about a one month fling with her one night I wasn't very careful and and couple weeks later she said she was pregnant. I freaked. I thought about how I was going to tell my daughters who were just a couple years younger than this woman at the time I was 53 years old and already had grandkids. After it turned out that she was not pregnant things cool down and we each went our own way because I could not commit because I figured I was way too old for her. I thank God and I had not had or been with the woman since. Then about 2 months ago she started calling me that same woman I figured we were friends and everything was cool. So we kept it very cool. Couple of nights ago she asked if she could come over. Dang I should have said no anyway we did and so now here I am a couple of days later stressed out. Hoping that she's not pregnant. Why why why was I an idiot I'm such an idiot!!!!! She's 42 years old . Season up attractive lady she's good looking . I'm such up pendejo!!!!! I went to church and the priest asked the people, "does the devil make you sin or is it you that sins"? I was in the back nodding my head saying "the devil made me do it" (I said that in my head). Then the priest said "nope the devil doesn't make you do it he'll put things in your head but it's you that make the decision to go through with it" my response was AAAAAAH!!!! EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THE ANSWER. Yes I know I'm human and I'm a weak dude. I went almost 7 years until couple of nights ago I thought I learned my lesson. I don't know I called her today and texted her her response was "hey" It's funny how I turn straight to God and I went to church I am an idiot. I I got to make better choices bundle up my time with my daughters and my grandkids till I'm way too old to even think about being an idiot.

[@peterpatterson3435]

We .most do Pennce and Conversion of our hearts and souls ♥️ ❤️