Confessing the Same Sins Over and Over Again

In this week’s video from Fr. Mike, he discusses why confessing the same sins over and over isn’t entirely a bad thing. He also offers some ways we can make our confessions more effective in helping us avoid those same sins in the future. The practice of naming, confessing, and renouncing our sins in Jesus’ name before, during, or after confession is one suggestion Fr. Mike shares. He also encourages us to move past simply wanting forgiveness and into having true repentance so we can experience deep conversion and freedom.
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[@kodingkrusader2765]

Today is my first full day as a Catholic. Did my initiation (confirmation/first eucharist) yesterday. Daughter was baptized too. I love this channel

[@user-cl6uj5bn2f]

Congrats and welcome to the family❤🙏

[@pop3stealth97]

Happy for you brother !

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Welcome❤️

[@cjlemelle]

Welcome to the family

[@Chris-hw6hy]

Congratulations, dude!

[@katewilson4780]

Here I am in my 30’s thinking this only happened to me 🤦🏼‍♀️ I feel like a broken record and all I want to do is love Jesus with my all. Thank you Father Mike 🙏🏻🕯

[@Robert-bx4mw]

Kate Wilson happens to the best of us

[@Robert-bx4mw]

Wayne Daniel Michael agree with you too

[@jackieann5494]

@Wayne Michael jjijko

[@mr.nobodyhere]

If you want to be saved and go to heaven, why not just read and believe the gospel of your salvation? Stop trying to forgive your own sins, and stop working for your salvation, because you can NEVER earn it. Payment for the remission and forgivness of sins required death. Bloodshead. You'll NEVER afford it. All the worlds sin debts were paid by the blood and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. Have you not heard and believe the good news? The gospel? In the old testiment, remission of sins required death. Romans 5:10. Something, or someone had to die, because the wages of sin is death. Asking, praying, walking the isle, forgiving others to be forgiven, or rubbing rosery beads doesnt work because you cant work for a free gift, and this gift is unconditional. Jesus who knew no sin was made sin for you. He made peace through the blood of his cross. He was made THE perfect, living sacrifice for ALL your sins. 2Corinthians 5:18,19, Ephesians 1:7; 2:15, Colossians 1:20. Jesus isn't mad at you. He loves you. He litterally loved you to death. He reconciled himself to you, me, and the world. Sin is not seperating you from God on this side of the cross, your lack of faith is. Your sin debt was owed, and that sin debt was paid IN FULL by the blood and death of Jesus Christ. You dont need Jesus to atone for your sins, because it already happened wether you believe it or not. You dont need Jesus to be buried because it already happened wether you believe it or not. You dont need Jesus to raise again three days later because it already happened wether you believe it or not. "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin." - Romans 3:20 KJV Jesus.. "In whom we have *redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,* according to the riches of his grace;" - Ephesians 1:7 KJV A lost soul isnt justified because Jesus did those things. A lost soul is justified because they.. BELIEVE THE GOSPEL OF YOUR SALVATION: Believe HOW Jesus died for your sins according to scripture, he was buried, and he rose again according to scripture. 1Corinthians 15:1-5 kjv. Thats all! Thats the gospel you need to *believe* to be saved. Dont add to it, or take away from it. Be ye reconciled back to God and be saved! Grace and peace. Ephesians 1:7 2Corinthians 5:19 1Corinthians 15:1-5 kjv

[@dannyvegat]

@@mr.nobodyherehow about instead of talking about your own understanding, and something you have Zero Knowledge of. Listen to the video, Learn from it. Go to the comments and celebrate people instead of putting them down. Or putting a whole 5 paragraphs of none sense.

[@asiaaviator5353]

St. Padre Pio said, “Confession is the soul’s bath. You must go at least once a week. I do not want souls to stay away from confession more than a week. Even a clean and unoccupied room gathers dust; return after a week and you will see that it needs dusting again!” Amen! Thank you Lord for your awesome Sacrament of Truth! We are sanctified in truth!

[@KB-on4kk]

I'm a born-again Christian I repent everyday. I used to be Catholic I grew up Catholic and my family's Catholic and the Lord saved me from Catholicism. you do not confess your sins to a man and you call no man father. God is our Father in heaven and Jesus Christ is our savior and our advocate. I confess my sins only to God in Jesus' name and to no one else. I don't need a man to absolve me of my sins and tell me if I say five hail Marys and ten our fathers that my sin is forgiven even when I was young I thought that was ridiculous

[@GardenMinistry.]

@@KB-on4kk hello, may I ask what denomination do you belong to now?

[@KB-on4kk]

@@GardenMinistry. no denomination ... Just a follower of Jesus Christ

[@mrrocketboy6013]

@@KB-on4kk But Christ built a church while He was here. If you look into the history of Christianity there is no way you can be anything but Catholic

[@KB-on4kk]

I go to a non nominational Church.

[@ultramet]

Father Mike clearly understands what it is to be human and what we, as Catholics, need to work on. Great video as always.

[@weeklyalexa257]

ultramet Of course! And like us, priests have to go to confession too

[@frenchfryempress176]

He's so relatable! Like I'm a teenager and I understand him, my stepdad is a fan like I mean fangirls over Fr. Mike ^^

[@jose_xforward6297]

The Bible says not to call anyone father, because our Holy Father is in the sky’s

[@philipmango3940]

potato ruler q

[@fernandoriano5318]

@@jose_xforward6297 1 cor 4:15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. Was Paul wrong?, or did You misunderstood the background of the scripture?

[@travishein5081]

I'm just a few weeks away from officially being a Catholic. I will go to confession for the very first time soon, and I found this video extremely helpful. Thank you, Father Mike. :)

[@luzclara3855]

Travis Hein - Welcome home!!!! God bless you always.

[@travishein5081]

Thank you!

[@Robert-bx4mw]

Congratulations! Welcome

[@jba4396]

Me too. I already went to confession and it’s truly amazing.

[@Robert-bx4mw]

janet Arreguin great

[@xSTREAKxKILLERx]

I’m a future seminarian. I needed this so greatly.

[@Robert-bx4mw]

Praying for you friend

[@JTPauley]

Prayers for your discernment and vocation.

[@Rubiastraify]

Thank you for answering the call! God Bless!

[@mw2416]

Prayers for you and your vocation.

[@lalolara123]

Keep praying to God to give you direction, and our great intercessors, Mary and the saints! I also think about the priesthood, but have not fully discerned yet. Will be doing so in the next couple of months, years.

[@yolandasantiago8201]

"In Jesus's name, I renounce the spirit of..." This is powerful!

[@Valdrag]

I have actually always feared that my returning to one sin is evidence that I care for it more than the Lord. This helped a lot Father.

[@Onlinesully]

it is due to self management skills that need to be developed. This whole religious part is confusing the heck out of people. sin is another word for doing stuff that hurts ourselves and hurts others. It is best avoided always. the religious element is adding complexity to it that isn't always helpful.

[@Rastaboulotte]

@@Onlinesully That's not exactly what sin is as it is bigger than simply hurting if that make sense. Sin is an act that is a trangression of God's law. When you are sinning, that mean you are not aligned with God's will. God wants us to be in communion with him, to have a relationship with him and sinning interfere with that relationship. Hence, religion is not adding complexity, it's adding extra meaning to ones action!

[@Onlinesully]

Yannick Lafontaine sounds like you understand it. I'm guessing you've managed to translate it to your life and living also ? fair play to you. that sounds like you have aligned your being and that's surely a good way to live. i wish you well, take care.

[@Rastaboulotte]

@@Onlinesully Thank you, I wish you the same. Even though I understand and I lived with repurcussion of my past sinning(thus helping me understand even more I guess), it doesn't mean I don't anymore... I watched that video exactly because I was finding myself confessing the same sin. I repent though... each time.

[@Onlinesully]

Yannick Lafontaine What would you say are the sins that you regret the most ?

[@jeffreyalansantos2335]

In Jesus Name, I renounced the sin of lust🙏😢❤ I know God can forgive us and we don't let the devil accused us or other people who wants to condemned us😭😭😭😭

[@insanemainstream3633]

Well said JeffreyAllen

[@MichaGabriRaph19200]

🌻☘It is not enough to renounce buddy; a person needs to stay away from all forms of lustful habits...like pics, movies, jokes etc., & at the same time increase prayer life. Without this, 1 would struggle to move forward. God Bless you on your road to recovery.✝️🕊🌱🌼

[@mr.nobodyhere]

According to Gods Holy word, you *can't* get your sins forgiven, because they already are. ALL of your sins were forgiven on the cross. *Believe the word.* Not what a lame video on yt wants you to believe : "For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life." - Romans 5:10 KJV "And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation." - 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 KJV Jesus is God. Its Jesus who delt with your sins according to scripture. Its Jesus who took your sins to the grave. And it was Jesus rose again three days later. Jesus paid the highest price for your eternal soul with his blood. Its Jesus who took your sin out of the way. Not you saying words. The wages of sin is death, and you cant afford it. Jesus, through the pen of your apostle Paul says.. "Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things." - 2 Timothy 2:7 KJV 1Corinthians 15:1-4 kjv. This what you need to BELIEVE to be saved and go to heaven. Im here to help if you have questions. Grace and peace.

[@insanemainstream3633]

@@mr.nobodyhere Sorry KJV is not the whole Bible.7 books are missing.

[@martiejude625]

​@@MichaGabriRaph19200what makes you think he hasn't?

[@resikat]

I never thought of renouncing my sins like that before, thank you Father Mike!

[@The5thKeeper]

Thank you Fr. Mike. I'm in Ireland and watch your channel a lot. It has helped over the last 12 months in returning to my Catholic Faith. God bless you.

[@1daddyDA]

Tony O'Leary , hey and may God bless all of you wonderful Irish Catholic’s over there....Only been to Dublin once but loved the city. Thought of the Liffey and the Great James Joyce

[@stephaniegarcia8240]

Thank you Father Mike for this video that comes in perfect timing. May the Lord continue to bless you in everything you do!

[@vimaog9874]

For real

[@heidig.3054]

The Lord answers fast! ♥

[@rembink]

call no one Father - you have one Father in heaven

[@rjdivuth5476]

@@rembink Why you dont call your father father? what do you call your father, Mom?

[@andrewbangs9073]

@@rjdivuth5476 these prots are morons for real😂😁 they misinterpret the bible the whole time, its because their pastors are short in memory cells too😁😂 starting from martin luther the idiot!😂

[@christianoliverio2109]

Thanks for the video Father Mike! I used to struggle with pornography addiction, but have completely stopped. However, I still am lustful in other ways. I’ve always felt confession gives me strength and will power.

[@leekflower1]

God's power as opposed to will power

[@joeharvey5556]

Thats awesome.. i will give you some advice ... Im struggling also but things are better but first rule 1. Never grt down satan wants that 2. Run to confession or riht now to jesus then get to confession asap always 3. Go to mass everyday ...lol yes everyday or 2x a week more than normal... 4. Adoration 2x a minth or more 5, rosary alot..... 6 fast more... 7. Use novenas ... 8. Get rid of tech at night if it tempts you 9. Pray at times u tempted.. like if u always fall at 9pm avoidn thise times 10. Get a spiritual dorector or priest.. if u can find one dont bother orver worked priests maybe a retired one 11. Get into a support group 12. Get blessed sapulchers salt against demons 13. Holw water or blessing fron priest of home 14. Blessed statues mary ... 14a Read everything on st ignatiusspiritual exercises great work... 15.. humility humiliity our pride wants to sin pleasure U dint have to do all these but some combos help The main issue is get sacramemts intomyour soul and pray lords prayer when mentally tempted Hopefully yhis helps reduce your failings Jesus helps you .... Hope it helps Strong spirit means weaker flesh ...

[@kelkabot]

Willpower, God’s power-it’s all from God. I didn’t get the feeling the poster wasn’t giving God credit!

[@PawanPattery]

Thank you Father Mike for making me understand that it important to confess for repentance, not just for the clean slate.

[@ezbray_9154]

Such an awsome vid. I actually felt that way today about how my priest could be annoyed hearing me confess the same sins. But thanks to you i understand to seek true repentance than just forgiveness.

[@darkmiku2483]

I believe that if someone can be annoyed with your words . No matter what race , gender etc that person who is listening to you. I sincerely believe that he/she doesnt love humans or follow the path that person meant to choose . Saying something and doing another .

[@jacqueblue]

It's been twenty-five years since my last confession, just after my Mom passed. This talk has cleared up so much. Thank you Fr. Mike. God bless.

[@romasliv]

Guys don't give up, keep struggling in God's time you will receive complete deliverance

[@RobertLoyale]

We all fall short. Drinking is a falling short. Cursing is falling short. Getting angry and yelling while saying nasty things is falling short.

[@gofishglobal7919]

Drinking is not falling short. Getting drunk is. Jesus changed water into wine at the wedding feast of Cana. Jesus and the disciples shared bread and wine at the last supper. Drinking is not a sin...getting inebriated is because that is when your thinking gets cloudy.

[@Matt-wi7ed]

Having only recently returned to my faith, I absolutely love these videos. Great bite sized messages and I find them so therapeutical and good to hear. Thank you Father.

[@Robert-bx4mw]

Great to see you back home

[@mrfrains]

I came in the Catholic Church in 2011 and love going to confession to keep me in line.

[@matthewterry9413]

From your Protestant follower, good stuff Father. 👍🏻

[@ptcrusa]

Matthew Terry Do you practice confession in your church? I've heard that some Protestant denominations do

[@matthewterry9413]

Peter Kaminsky no, not in the catholic sense. It’s definitely something I’m open to though. The way Protestants usually confess is primarily through prayers to God, then admitting struggles to fellow Christians for accountability and prayer support, and in some cases, a public response to an alter call at the end of a sermon or service.

[@ptcrusa]

Matthew Terry Oh ok! the fact that you are open to the validity of Confession as a sacrament is a great sign. I know many Evangelicals that think every sin is already forgiven for the baptized in faith, regardless of whether they ask God for forgiveness and repent, aka saved for life. But then, what was the point of Jesus giving the Apostles the power to "bind and loose sins" and giving Peter the keys to the Kingdom if their belief is true? I've heard different rationalizations of that verse from them, all essentially boiling down to "it was mostly a pointless gesture"

[@matthewterry9413]

Peter Kaminsky if Protestants you’ve met, think that, they don’t believe what their official doctrine teaches, they made up their own. Every Protestant denomination teaches to confess your sins as their official stance. It’s just the “what that looks like exactly” that people differ. Every Christian branch, catholic, orthodox, or Protestant teaches this here - 1 John 1:8-9 (NIV) 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness Confessing sin is crucial. It is the pragmatic means of repentance. And Without repentance, there is no forgiveness. Luke 24:47 and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem I love that Catholics treasure confession and repentance. Something that some of my fellow Protestants can learn from their older catholic brothers and sisters.

[@TheNostalgicKitchen]

How amazing!! :)

[@SestroC]

I've never heard anyone speak of renouncing the spirit of any given sin as a matter of course in a confession, except on one retreat, which was deliverance-focused. Thank you! That should be standard procedure everywhere!

[@Sephiroth9611]

It is a good message, but it can be taken too far. In some deliverance circles, they view all sin as spirits outside themselves and it gets to the point sin becomes something one is afflicted by and not something one chooses to commit. That's not good thinking.

[@noahroangoldwing]

5:08 God is definitely speaking to me here. Sadly, I missed Confession this week. My church didn’t have Confession this week. I’m unclean and will be unclean on Easter. I feel like I am not worthy of my Lord’s love and grace. Pray for me.

[@lastchance8142]

Of course you are unworthy. All have sinned...There is none righteous. That is why we need the Savior everyday. If you washed your robes in the blood of the Lamb, you are clean. Keep away from Mortal sin.

[@marielacolon7510]

Celticsorcerer 1 don’t give up on God’s mercy. No one can ever out do it.

[@joeharvey5556]

@@lastchance8142 how do i break a bad habit of sin.. its so addictive and im turning to confession but this year im just falling into it. Im becoming very down.. any ideas books ?

[@katkat2340]

Celticsorcerer 1 you are a child of God . Proclaim his Mercy

[@joeharvey5556]

@@lastchance8142 did u read my post.. can u reply please..

[@amyfernandez7556]

2 Corinthians 10:5. Take every thought captive. Some days I have to do this all day long. My mind goes straight to the gutter.

[@ritaharming8479]

I have had OCD most of my life. I really needed your talk about confessing over and over again.,and often I still need direction on how to handle it. I would never go to Communion if I listened to my brain. Thank you Father Mike.

[@pablodee9024]

Rita Harming “Agere Contra!” - St. Ignatius; ie “Do the opposite of the ritual/compulsion.” Get Fr. Thomas Santa’s book Understanding Scrupulosity. It will help.

[@GustAdlph]

Dear Rita, I am a former life-long Catholic but left because only God can forgive sins. Only He knows if you are making a sincere confession. The priest can't read your mind. Martin Luther had the same problem of scrupulosity, but when he read Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord," a light went on and he was overjoyed. Wages are what we earn, but no one can merit eternal life no matter what we do, Jesus did it all. Hope this helps.

[@k.m.1993]

Thank you Father for bringing hope, when many of us rather experience discouragement while facing habitual sins.

[@joeharvey5556]

Get support .. support group. Go to extra priest counselling Fast more. Rosary.. eliminate temptation. Holy water holy salts.. track ur time and sins to avoud it.. Read spiritual exercises by ignatius veryngood for habitual sins Get some1 u reallt trust as accountability person

[@joeharvey5556]

Never ever giveup.. do novenas confession 1x a week month. Do adoration mass more whatever works... Nevver ever ever give up

[@qbaby2406]

Thanks Father! I’m a repeat offender in the sin department so this was great!

[@ExcelJopa]

I'm from Brazil! God bless you, Father Mike!

[@joelchrysler6238]

god bless from canada

[@oneman4412]

Cool, nice to see another young Catholic man commenting here. God bless from Ireland.

[@Gackt30]

Thank you Father Mike Schmitz you make it so easy to understand

[@jamesapollo3274]

Every time I watch Fr. Mike I always imagine who would have filled his shoes if he did not have he courage to end his relationship with his then girlfriend in order to answer the call to priesthood. I also applaud his girlfriend back then for allowing him to join seminary with her blessings. Truly God is working through you. How I wish I had the same experience

[@BarryWoodMontford5light]

***When we focus on Jesus and not on ourselves eventually the sins will stop. How simple loving the Lord is if that is your focus. To Jesus through Mary. thanks for reading and may God enlighten you.

[@anthonyburke3000]

In the Spirit of Saint Patrick's Day, I'd like to offer a lyric from the Irish Rock group Flogging Molly: "Now bless me father for I have sinned But it's the same old story again and again and again Ah well, such is the bread of an everyday life From morning to noon to the shadowless night Ah well, such is the bread of an everyday life From morning to noon to the shadowless night Rebels are we Though heavy our hearts shall always be And no ball or chain, no prison shall keep We're the rebels of the sacred heart I said no ball or chain, no prison shall keep We're the rebels of the sacred heart"

[@antoniopietrangelo6567]

Great Lyrics! Emphasis the forgiving mercy of Jesus Christ!

[@kimmylee1085]

When I was a Protestant there was a process called inner healing which is like you said on 5:13 renouncing sins in the name of Jesus. Now that I’m Catholic and defending Catholicism. I see the similarity. Although, I find it so rewarding that I can go to confession as often as I want and experience the same cleansing and freedom. Inner healing was not offered to me but twice in 18 years. When I went back to Catholicism last year, I was not sure about confession. I see that God always leads us to the right people or priests to explain things. I wish Protestants would understand the Catholic Church and that confession is biblical.

[@beclear2473]

[Matt. 23:9 ESV] 9 And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. We base our faith, not on any other book except the Bible. If one were only to have the Bible, what would confession of sin look like? Please: please...Give me one passage in the New Testament where a sinner is to CONFESS TO A PRIEST. We are no longer under the Old Testament, the Old Covenant. We have a BETTER COVENANT and BETTER PROMISES, says the Bible [Heb 8:6 NASB] 6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. We do not ever confess to a priest, because the Bible says: Hebrews 7:23-24, “The FORMER PRIESTS were many in number, because they were PREVENTED BY DEATH FROMM CONTINUING IN OFFICE, but HE holds his PRIESTHOOD PERMANENTLY, because HE CONTINUES FOREVER.” THIS PASSAGE IS CLEAR; IT LEAVES NOTHING TO PERSONAL INTERPRETATION -- WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO SEE AND TEACH THIS???? [1Timothy 2:5 NASB] 5 For there is one God, [and] one mediator also between God and men, [the] man Christ Jesus, the Bible THEN INSTRUCTS YOU WHAT JESUS MEDIATES: [Heb 8:6 NASB] 6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. [Heb 9:15 NASB] 15 For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were [committed] under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. [Heb 12:24 NASB] 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than [the blood] of Abel. Please give ONE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE where in the New Testament, under the New Covenant since the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ where any author of the New Testament books had given instruction to confess to a priest. GIVE ME JUST ONE!!!! PLEASE DO NOT JUST TALK AND GIVE OPINIONS -- GIVE SCRIPTURE. QUOTE SCRIPTURE. [John 6:44, 65 ESV] 44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. ... 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." [1Timothy 2:5 ESV] 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, [James 5:16 NASB] 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. [1John 1:9 NASB] 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. the Bible has much to say about anyone who attempts to follow Christ and attempting to keep the Law of the Old Testament. Paul says a person is cursed, anathema if that individual brings in ANYTHING of the old practices of the Old Testament to the New Practice of faith bought for us by God's Son, Jesus Christ. Some things Paul says in the book of Galatians alone, but his writings are infused with such sentiments which he states he received as DIRECT REVELATION FROM JESUS CHRIST, PERSONALLY (Gal. 1:2): The priesthood instituted under the Law of Moses, described in detail in Exodus, Leviticus and Deuteronomy, is not done away with (Hebrews 7). Under Jesus Christ, there is now the priesthood of all believers (Please read 1 Peter 2:5,9). So. Why do you distinguish yourself as and individual that other individuals must come to a confess, since the Bible forbids it??? Paul states directly and forcefully in the book of Galatians, teaching ANYONE ABOUT KEEPING THE Old Testament LAW, YOU ARE DOING THIS: -- you make children of a bondwoman (4:31) -- you have put on a yoke of slavery (5:1) -- you rebuild what Paul says he worked so hard to destroy (2:18) -- you have nullified the promises of God (3:17) -- you are kept under tutors (3:25) -- you are kept in custody (3:23) -- you are under guardians and managers (4:2) And Paul has so much more to say... READ THE BOOK OF GALATIANS ENTIRELY TO GET WHAT IS COMMANDED AND REQUIRED OF US. Paul says this about Himself: [Gal 1:15-16 NASB] 15 But when God, who had set me apart [even] from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, was pleased 16 to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood, Paul did not consult with flesh and blood, should you not do the same. READ YOU BIBLES FOR YOURSELVES! Don't shot the messenger; I have simply quoted the Bible -- argue with that.

[@williamdouglas3238]

@@Krazedkat What the apostles did is similar to what priests do in Confession. It is God who forgives the sins, make no mistake, but it is the priest who tells you so.

[@pierreschiffer3180]

@@Krazedkat You are outside, my friend. What you do is loving Jesus on your own terms. Nobody will be saved by his own gospel, my friend. Not even you...

[@pierreschiffer3180]

@@Krazedkat Thank you, my friend, for your message. I kicked you off the page, you write? Well, my friend; I did not kick off anyone of any page. I did not know it was even possible to kick someone off the page, as this is not even my page. Also, I would not know why I would want to kick out someone like you, my friend. Are you simply mistaken or is this an excuse not to have to debate me, perhaps? I do not know. I give you the benefit of the doubt ;) What I do know, however, is that Jesus brought us a - as in 'one' - message of salvation. One Gospel implies one body of believers which preaches and teaches the same message and truth in all places and at all times. This, then, is what we refer to as the Catholic Church. One Lord and one Gospel; one body and one faith. Excellent and beautiful. My message to you is: read what the early Church preached and taught; let's say the first 500 years after Christ came into the world. Study, my friend; read about how the early Christians understood the Gospel and practiced their faith...! The only prerequisite to do so is humility and integrity, and the willingness to embrace truth at all cost...!

[@pierreschiffer3180]

@@Krazedkat No problem, my friend: we all make mistakes! We all make mistakes... this includes you and me, correct? How then should we trust in our own interpretations of Scripture and opinions regarding the Revelation? We are not infallible, right? Therefore, we can be wrong on any of the doctrines we adhere to, correct? Still, so many people go by their own interpretations and the result is so many different churches and gospels worldwide, all made by men. This is what we commonly refer to as Protestantism. Man-made religion. Man-made Churches. Man-made gospels. In all objectivity, my friend. Then how can you write that you go by the Gospel? If you go by your own understanding of the Bible, then how would you go by the Gospel? The Gospel is one message that we are to accept: not any message that we are to extract ourselves based on our personal understanding of Scripture. If we do, who goes by the Gospel? You? Me? Arius? Donatus? Calvin? Wycliffe? The local Pentecost preacher at the corner? Or it doesn't matter? Any Gospel will do? Is that what you are saying? Can this be found in the Bible? My answer is: yes. Paul and John discuss new teachers who bring other gospels in length. This is something for you study, my friend. But first please give me your answer to this most important question: can you be WRONG and if so, will you admit and will you return to the Catholic Church? Can you please answer? What you write about Constantine: LoL! How often have we heard that one before? :) Study the Church before and after Constantine and see that... there is no difference... at all...:)

[@powerliftingcentaur]

I feel with many of these videos I am taking remedial Catholic education. Why does that make me smile? I am on the cusp of being old.

[@davemesker9600]

I am old now and I find that I can always learn something again or new. Btw 66. It may not seem old but it is to me. And I am still a work in progress, I am glad Jesus isn't finished with me yet.

[@irukambanefo7098]

Just become one Stephen - what are you waiting for if, you haven't already. Thanks 😊

[@brianbaudoin1156]

Beautiful wisdom, especially for those trapped in addiction

[@nick-gq3np]

I have got to say, I have definitely had that feeling over and over to the point I went to a different church to spare father at least a little annoyance. It really does help to hear that it not an uncommon thing.

[@marymolloy562]

I bet we can all guess!

[@inforebellalaland5605]

Thank you Father, I have sinned gravely, and have found forgiveness, in the LORD!! Amen!! Thank you for Jesus and God for true repentance, I renounce ALL sin!! Especially my own!!

[@LadyAraceliHills]

Been putting off confession mainly because of your topic. I'm ready to go back now. Thank you for sharing this Fr. Mike. God Bless You!💜

[@bl8596]

49 people need to go to confession 😂 great video father! I went to confession for the first time in a long time after watching this. Thank you 😊 👍

[@Donna-cc1kt]

❤️

[@andrewrahn5908]

Amen 🙏 Amen 🙏 Amen Come Holy Spirit,

[@ericstevens9976]

AnDrew Rahn. PRAISE BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY.....AND OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST KING OF KINGS!

[@claytonwenrich3588]

I sure wish i had you Fr. Mike for a spirit guide and regular confessor.

[@michaelmcevoy5282]

Thanks Father. I fell like a total failure when I have to confess the same sin over and over again. This really helped. God bless 😆 📿 🕇. Will you please do a video on the Devine Mercy for Devine Mercy Sunday this year. Thanks Again.

[@ericstevens9976]

Michael McEvoy. that sounds great!

[@michaelmcevoy5282]

Eric Stevens thanks pal

[@leamarie6039]

My colleague who is a Catholic born & who is now Born again. Always reminded me of my Confessed sins which I repeatedly keep confessing yet rpeatedly doing😁 I always say that Confession was unlimited, I'm always prep up with excuses. So I guess after hearing today's talk from Fr. Mike, I know that we no longer have to be conscious and ashamed of our repeated sins because it is after all a wonderful gift to get closer to God❤

[@Adagiowellness]

This is a big problem with Catholicism in my opinion. How do Catholics find motivation to change their sinful behavior if they keep being forgiven? This enables them to continue living the same way and it enables them to live in denial. I think they go to Confession so they will go to heaven. This is how they are raised. I think Catholics have built a reputation to be liars and this is why the religion is losing their following. You can live in denial if the Catholic Church enables you to. This ritual that you are describing may make some feel better but it still enables them.

[@lisamarie4sanmarcos]

Divine Mercy Sunday changed my life. The Novena in preparation was a game changer. It is a daily game changer the Chaplet. Yes, Saint Faustina shout outs Please Father!!!!!!!!!! Great comment Michael!!!!!!!!!

[@caruya]

Story of my life, thank you for the inspiration Father.

[@pierskalla_beauty]

In the name of Jesus I rebuke the sin of Pride etc....thank you Fr Mike! Another tool in my toolbelt to combat sins...much like Peter rebuking Satan...Get behind me Satan.....must name sin and rebuke it!

[@shawnbiwott1588]

Father, you are truly loved.

[@walterbison]

Thank you for this. I often feel like I'm just reciting a memorized list but I genuinely commit the same sins over and over.

[@kailynsoros4216]

I've actually let this fear prevent me from going to confession as often as I should. Thank you for this video! I needed to hear it now more than ever..thank you!

[@raim8273]

Thank you for this. I am doing an examination of conscience today after nearly a year away from Mass, preceded by many years away. This talk came just at the right time with just the right words.

[@Alan7997]

Thank you Father Mike for this video and others regarding confession. I get baptised into the Church on the Easter vigil and the only thing I'm anxious about becoming a Catholic is my first ever confession when I need to confess.

[@urieldovidoff7903]

I suggest going behind the screen versus face to face to ease anxiety!

[@glopez4919]

Alan7997 Hi Alan, I recently had my 1st confession n let me tell u that the feeling we get afterwards is so amazing that is worth the nerves. Confession is reconciliation with God he won't judge you he just wants u to come to him with tell him ur sins.

[@dreastitzlein]

First off congrats! Secondly, I am a convert as well and went to confession for the first time when I was 22. I was anxious and nervous as well, but it will be worth it! “ A brief moment of discomfort is far better than eternity in hell”. You are not alone! Many blessings!

[@Berlinquilla]

Welcome home! Don't be afraid, the Lord makes great miracles through confession, you will feel the difference afterwards. It's amazing! And once more, welcome home!

[@Deepa-Arsha]

Uriel Dovidoff confession is so beautiful.. Whenever i am dealing with habitual sin, frequent confession always helps me to win over that habitual sin. Praise be to God. St. Don Bosco said both frequent communion and confession helps us to become saints.. So I pray that you become a saint... Peace be to you and God bless you my friend.

[@kc5279]

I am 62 years old and meet your definition of a practicing Catholic but want to be more. It is difficult to find information without a spiritual director on how to do a good confession. Your videos are so helpful and easy to listen to! I will do some real homework before my next confession, which will be soon! Your videos are worth watching over again and taking notes on! God bless you Father Mike

[@raeraearae]

Although I’m a Baptist, I’ve been really enjoying watching your videos - you explain the basics so clearly and you can tell you have a real gift of evangelism. That “in Jesus name, I renounce the Spirit of..” is so powerful, I will be using this in the future! Thank you for sharing, glory to God 🙏🏻

[@jonathann.kanangire2429]

Confess not only for forgiveness but with intention of renunciation. I think that part was always missing when I went for confession. My wording during confession was also lacking. Thank you Father for enlightening us. Be richly blessed!

[@MrJimshop]

Fr Mike, you are saving souls! Thanks for your videos.

[@alfredovalenzuela9289]

Ft. You are a great man for real!

[@luciamixon4156]

Repentance is goal. Confession is due! Ty.

[@maraiza001]

Love you Father Mike!❤️🙏🏼

[@cindyguild8086]

Every time I listen to Father Mike I am relived of learning more. May God Bless him always ..🙏🙏💕💕

[@nicobeing]

Just the topic I needed!

[@mayraosorio5986]

Absolutely love how this beautiful man allows the spirit speak through him!!!

[@micadecaprio6638]

He radiates positivity and love! Love these videos

[@scottishsam3900]

Thank you Father Mike! Listening to you has reopened my heart and mind towards Jesus.

[@mjillini77]

This was very helpful Fr Mike Thanks!

[@WinstoneP]

Thank you Father Mike for always being so encouraging.

[@AndrewKendall71]

Thankful for this specific, substantial calling and teaching on the beauty of confession

[@elmachiavelli8019]

This question was haunted me every before i go to confessions, now i got the answer. Thanks Father ❤️

[@f0rt0day777]

Fr. Mike your videos have been on point lately! I mean, they always are, but these recent ones both challenge and comfort Catholics and non-Catholics. Thank you for your work!

[@haveanicedayhaveaniceday830]

Magnificent, great clarity.

[@robertd9743]

I just love father Mike. He breaks it all down so easy and perfectly!

[@sonia12]

Thanks father! I’m actually going to confession tonight and I have been struggling with exactly what you explained. I feel bad for going back with the same Sin. I also really needed help wording my sins. Your video has helped me tremendously!!

[@salomeannm.trocino6461]

Thank you so much for this video. It adds my faith and hope being a Catholic. God bless you Fr.😊

[@timothymcguire4998]

Simply Fr. Mike you are a good person, you are doing a good job. God bless you and yours.

[@beam8250]

Fr. Mike, thank you for putting confession into a deeper perspective. I've always struggled with finding the words to describe my sins because of guilt. Honesty is always the answer!

[@Melbabyrn]

Father Mike, thank you so much for the many clarifications you have shared via these videos. Over the past year you have really helped me personally, to dig deeper within myself, and to understand the true meaning of being Catholic. Your videos not only bring forth understanding, they bring me joy. Thank you...and God bless you. ~ Melissa from Freehold, NJ

[@lovelast4ever805]

This video was extremely helpful!! Thankyou!!

[@run4thecamera]

I needed to hear this particular videocast today. I have always had this question for decades.

[@Morxativoro]

Thank you Father Mike, He knew I needed this last prayer after confession.

[@georgenaps5255]

Thank you so much Fr. Mike..... You make life liveable.

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Makes life livable. You said something great there! That’s exactly what God wants.

[@DanielWard79]

After I watched this it reminded me of to pray the rosary

[@beclear2473]

Give me one passage of scripture in the Bible where you are to pray the Rosary -- JUST ONE! [Matt. 23:9 ESV] 9 And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. We base our faith, not on any other book except the Bible. If one were only to have the Bible, what would confession of sin look like? Please: please...Give me one passage in the New Testament where a sinner is to CONFESS TO A PRIEST. We are no longer under the Old Testament, the Old Covenant. We have a BETTER COVENANT and BETTER PROMISES, says the Bible [Heb 8:6 NASB] 6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. We do not ever confess to a priest, because the Bible says: Hebrews 7:23-24, “The FORMER PRIESTS were many in number, because they were PREVENTED BY DEATH FROMM CONTINUING IN OFFICE, but HE holds his PRIESTHOOD PERMANENTLY, because HE CONTINUES FOREVER.” THIS PASSAGE IS CLEAR; IT LEAVES NOTHING TO PERSONAL INTERPRETATION -- WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT FOR YOU TO SEE AND TEACH THIS???? [1Timothy 2:5 NASB] 5 For there is one God, [and] one mediator also between God and men, [the] man Christ Jesus, the Bible THEN INSTRUCTS YOU WHAT JESUS MEDIATES: [Heb 8:6 NASB] 6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. [Heb 9:15 NASB] 15 For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were [committed] under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. [Heb 12:24 NASB] 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks better than [the blood] of Abel. Please give ONE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE where in the New Testament, under the New Covenant since the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ where any author of the New Testament books had given instruction to confess to a priest. GIVE ME JUST ONE!!!! PLEASE DO NOT JUST TALK AND GIVE OPINIONS -- GIVE SCRIPTURE. QUOTE SCRIPTURE. [John 6:44, 65 ESV] 44 No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. ... 65 And he said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father." [1Timothy 2:5 ESV] 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, [James 5:16 NASB] 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. [1John 1:9 NASB] 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. the Bible has much to say about anyone who attempts to follow Christ and attempting to keep the Law of the Old Testament. Paul says a person is cursed, anathema if that individual brings in ANYTHING of the old practices of the Old Testament to the New Practice of faith bought for us by God's Son, Jesus Christ. Some things Paul says in the book of Galatians alone, but his writings are infused with such sentiments which he states he received as DIRECT REVELATION FROM JESUS CHRIST, PERSONALLY (Gal. 1:2): The priesthood instituted under the Law of Moses, described in detail in Exodus, Leviticus and Deuteronomy, is not done away with (Hebrews 7). Under Jesus Christ, there is now the priesthood of all believers (Please read 1 Peter 2:5,9). So. Why do you distinguish yourself as and individual that other individuals must come to a confess, since the Bible forbids it??? Paul states directly and forcefully in the book of Galatians, teaching ANYONE ABOUT KEEPING THE Old Testament LAW, YOU ARE DOING THIS: -- you make children of a bondwoman (4:31) -- you have put on a yoke of slavery (5:1) -- you rebuild what Paul says he worked so hard to destroy (2:18) -- you have nullified the promises of God (3:17) -- you are kept under tutors (3:25) -- you are kept in custody (3:23) -- you are under guardians and managers (4:2) And Paul has so much more to say... READ THE BOOK OF GALATIANS ENTIRELY TO GET WHAT IS COMMANDED AND REQUIRED OF US. Paul says this about Himself: [Gal 1:15-16 NASB] 15 But when God, who had set me apart [even] from my mother's womb and called me through His grace, was pleased 16 to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood, Paul did not consult with flesh and blood, should you not do the same. READ YOU BIBLES FOR YOURSELVES! Don't shot the messenger; I have simply quoted the Bible -- argue with that.

[@themollymaguiresband.142]

@@beclear2473 you're commenting on here because you really want to become Catholic, the one true Apostolic Faith. Well, come on in brother, there's lots of room, God bless you.

[@williamdouglas3238]

@@beclear2473 Give me one passage of scripture that discourages praying structured prayer. As Molly said, the Catholic Faith will welcome you, arms open wide. Reflect on this through prayer and Scripture. Christ will guide you.

[@user-xc1fq2qy8y]

Be Clear give me one verse when the bible tells you to play contemporary rock music in church.

[@user-xc1fq2qy8y]

Username Catholics do not worship Mary! Do you know what the word veneration means? Obviously not. It means to respect and honour something, not worship. Mary and the saints are venerated, and god alone is worshipped. If you don’t know such simple things as these, your faith is in grave danger.

[@vincebarrese9280]

Great video Father Mike! I always look forward to them. They've truly changed my life!

[@TheChio116]

Thank You! Father Mike!

[@katkat2340]

Confession is repentance. Confession is sitting with mercy - if we are hard on our sins Jesus will be gentle with you.Sin is a wound it needs to be treated and healed. That’s why we seek Jesus. We are immersed in a culture of sin and the struggle is real. Habitual sin can be a sign of deep woundedness. Run to Jesus in each fall don’t stop going for mercy. The love of the grace of God should be more than our own reputation. I was once shamed in a confessional for same sins , it made me realize only Jesus can judge me , love me heal me.I am even more determined to go and say sorry - great healing has come. Forgiveness is so healing - shame is so very dark. Believe in repentance and go to confession. Most Priests are so merciful. Go like your eternal life depends on it. God Bless , take courage. God is not discouragement - only love!

[@forlife84]

Wow. I went to confession on Friday and said, "I've been struggling with X (a sin I always struggle with). I'm going to change the way I say this from now on and renounce the sin!

[@josephzammit6396]

Yes. You're right. Some find it difficult to avoid sins, especially when they have the vice of committing the same sin. It is possible to avoid sins, not alone, but by the power of God's grace. Thus we grow in our love of God and the more we grow, the more we avoid sins. When we arrive at a certain high degree of love, we will see that it is possible to avoid all sins always, immediately and easily: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nQlnqNj82JapY

[@Madelon6]

Thank you for this encouragement. I never thought of renouncing the sin in the name of Jesus! May God bless you AND the people who hear this message!

[@BecomeAnOrthodoxChristian]

Thank you so much, Fr. Schmitz! This came at perfect timing.

[@tombroughton6757]

"In Jesus's name, I renounce the spirit of ..."

[@notyodaddy1499]

Great video👍🏻

[@cybersunday1]

Thank you for making the confession easier

[@tommy5770]

Thank you Father Mike, I am so thankful for finding your channel ✝️

[@barryfitzpatrick7448]

Thanks, Father. I need this. A very compassionate, measured, and intelligent discussion of a dilemma some of us find ourselves in. Name it, say your guilty of it, and then renounce it. I am praying I can get there. You are a wonderful help. Thanks again.

[@lillianmanuel4956]

Usually in confession, I say "I have been *insert sin here*" and then because I always forget to say it once I finish confessing, my priest asks me "are you truly sorry these and all the sons of your past life?"

[@Wardcreek]

You just made my confession more meaningful than at any time in my life! May God Bless you Fr Mike

[@ianmccandlish2210]

Love having Father Mike to learn and grow my faith

[@Boom-tn8kp]

I struggle with this because admittedly, the more I read the Bible the more sins that I become aware of. And I think I may have religious OCD (Scrupulosity). I notice sin everywhere I turn and everywhere I used to take pleasure. It's made me really depressed and ashamed to learn that I'm not supposed do those things that I enjoy such as: telling crude jokes, lusting after women etc. I'm single but I don't even want to date anymore for fear of falling back into sin. I don't know what to watch on T.V. anymore. I spend an enormous amount of time scrutinizing over the Bible to the point where I've become unproductive because I see sin in my work as well. I work in the entertainment industry and much of the content is crude jokes, cladly dressed women etc. Which I have learned that the Bible warns us to turn away from such things. I used to have fun with these things and I'd be so relaxed about my sins because I thought, perfection is not feasible anyway so I should just focus on not hurting anyone. But now that I read the Bible it seems like I set up my own false standard. The Bible says “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” I'm working on it. But then why am I so depressed? Is this normal? I have seen treatments that recommend for one experiencing this to purposely commit sins until you retrain your brain to accept the uncertainty of what lies in the next life. But that seems utterly terrifying and unbiblical to me. Any advice?

[@TiffTheTyrant]

Ugh. I get so embarrassed when I go to the same priest and repeat my sins...especially if it’s not a long time period between confessions. I just think in my head that he’s thinking ‘YOU again?’ And I’m trying not to make eye contact hoping he won’t recognize it’s me haha But through confession I am discovering where I’m broken. And that is good information that I can only learn THROUGH confession. I can make better decisions if I know what I’m up against but I feel like so often we don’t want to really face those ugly things about ourselves. Thanks Father-you da man!

[@kindtruthseeker]

Tiffany Zoe Confession can be awkward especially in a smaller community. It's ok to go to a neighboring parish to confess.

[@dariobarisic3502]

I once confessed the same sins to the same priest 3 or 4 times in one month. That was really awkward but the awkwardness itself at least helped me to combat the sins better.

[@jazmine1447]

I needed this so bad, thank you Father Mike!!!!

[@leelashley6956]

Amen 🙏🏻. God sent this to me today . Praise the Lord

[@maryramirez3470]

I’m commenting just so I can make the comments 667.

[@johnspryshak9593]

This isn’t how I thought the video would go

[@anelissanchez1535]

Fafher Mike, you're THE BEST!! May God bless you always!!!

[@deanphilipsaunders775]

Thank you for your ministry Fr Mike.........it is indeed enlightening.