HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CONFESSION OF YOUR LIFE

SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST IGNATIUS
HOW TO MAKE A GENERAL CONFESSION
(WEEK 5 of 10 WEEK PROGRAM)

[@beth10344]

Wow...I fell in love with Fr. Broom when he said, "why should I be promoting mediocrity?"

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

The best joke about confessions I have heard in a long time, Great talk Father Ed

[@hannahkirchner1656]

This was so incredibly helpful as I came back to the church and held my first confession in 37 years yesterday. Thank you, Father.

[@eddyrobichaud5832]

Go to God directly

[@adamaprimo9023]

@@eddyrobichaud5832 Christ set this up through His Church; You had better take this up with Him. John 20:22-23 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." The other time God breathed on a human, He breathed the breath of life into Adam's nostrils and he became a living being. God breathing on someone initiates a very special change in the human.

[@Fatherbroom]

God is rich in mercy! Blessings Hannah!

[@eddyrobichaud5832]

@@adamaprimo9023 Any one who receives Jesus as their Savior Has the Holy Spirit. Of course today Jesus does not breath physically to all repenting soul but the Holy Spirit dwells in every born again christian. And verse 23 of John chapter 20 does not give the right for other, than God to forgive sins.

[@adamaprimo9023]

@@eddyrobichaud5832 You didn't even address the scripture I gave. The scripture that clearly shows Christ giving the apostles the authority to forgive in His name. And, He literally breathed it on them. Why did He do these things?

[@bernadettecortez5176]

Fr. Ed. Praise be the Lord for giving me this opportunity to listen to your talk on confession. May God help all of us to hear you repeatedly prior to Our confessions.

[@fayee8986]

God bless you sweetheart. I would seriously encourage you with no fail, to read your Bible! Which is the word of god! It will contradict some of our beliefs that we've been taught. The word of God is true Pier truth!.. confession I suppose it's a good thing. But it takes repentance to God. That we must do.. only God is worthy of your repentance. Could I say our repentance. God is the only one that can forgive you from your sins against him! Our sins is against God's word. Therefore it is him the Almighty. And there can't be but one Almighty. That can forgive you of your sins against him. I guess his Commandments against his word! God is the savior! God is the only one and I repeat God is the only one that can forgive our sins against him! I confession is just telling a man how unworthy we are. He cannot forgive you as far as salvation's concern there's not a man on the face of this Earth never was and never will be able to forgive your sins against God! God is the savior! Please read your Bible, don't be deceived. People are very honest hearted in most cases concerning religion, but they're very mistaken in most cases. Do not trust a man to tell you how to be saved! Read your Bible! And the Bible says in the book of Acts 2:38! God bless you and your journey for truth. Please don't fail to do this!

[@apolinarioocum679]

Thank you father for your wonderful words which you have delivered regarding general confession. I moved to tears listening you. You know ,this is my first rime watching you.

[@gracemoldominic4506]

⭐️👌🙏🏻🙏🏻⭐️👏

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings

[@tony1685]

​@@Fatherbroom catholicism is very clearly not Christianity - according to the Word of God. please repent.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Apolinario!

[@berytus6746]

@@Fatherbroom first time here. I m not American but you seem to wear that traditional habit for priests. Are you a traditional Latin priest? Bc I can see that a war is raging in USA between NO and Latin mass worshippers . The latter are constantly attacking the Pope. While saying we pray for him knowing it s a sin to denigrate him Whats ur stand on this

[@Fatherbroom]

GOD IS RICH IN MERCY

[@maryhdez145]

Father Broom, so if I did not do a good confession the day before my wedding, that means I did not receive the Sacrament of matrimony and I need to go back and do a good confession in order to receive the sacrament? So that means I'm still not married? Or do I need to re-marry again?

[@mick1gallagher]

@@maryhdez145 I feel sorry for the unfortunate fool that married a donkey like you

[@mick1gallagher]

Would you leave you're young son alone with a man wearing a dress that has no interest in women if you would you don't have much respect for youre son

[@mariamcinerney2429]

@@mick1gallagher God love you

[@mariamartin94]

@@mick1gallagher You are so disgusting! Leave that young man alone, you sick predator.

[@jacksonphn]

Thank you, Father! I'm from Brazil and I have been watching your videos and listening your podcasts about 2 years. I have been trying to read your book From Humdrum to Holy. I don't unterstand everything, cause my English is rusty, but what I can comprehend, helps me to have a better live and being a better person.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Jackson!

[@janehew856]

@@Fatherbroom ⁰

[@carolynmscotti827]

God bless you Father, you are such a beautiful, faithful Priest. It was such a joy listening to you. You also have a great sense of humor.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings and thank you Carolyn

[@sujeyofjesus197]

Amazing father may God bless you from North Carolina ♡

[@happymarydorablah4539]

Thank you Jesus Holy Spirit leading guiding me to this channel. Jesus help me to facilitate & speak on this in the family as they keep on procrastinating. Mercy Jesus help my family

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings! www.fatherbroom.com

[@LizaJaneFlor]

I am a new convert and I believe this will help my husband and me in our walk together

[@rickywood8214]

New convert. Get out as fast as you can run!

[@tony1685]

Bible shows us clearly that man doesn't 'confess' 3rd party sins to another sinner - but to God Alone. please study the Bible, Ma'am - this isn't Christianity, but of Satan.

[@rickywood8214]

@@tony1685 If the SOVEREIGN WORD OF GOD CLEARLY STATES AS YOU RIGHTLY SUGGEST, THEN WE DON'T NEED SO CALLED ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIESTS! CHRIST IS OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST WHO IS MAN AS WELL AS JEHOVAH GOD IN THE FLESH WHO HAS THE INFINITE POWER TO FORGIVE SINNERS AND THE FATHER HAS GIVEN ALL JUDGEMENT TO HIS SON! WHO IS THE ONE WHO SIT ON THE THRONE? JESUS! WE ACCEPT HIS WAY, THE ONLY WAY OR PERISH! ALL ROADS LEAD TO GOD! ONE WAY TO HEAVEN! CHRIST ALONE! FAITH ALONE GRACE ALONE BIBLE ALONE!

[@paxchristi2248]

@Ricky Wood Your yelling certainly helps to get your points across....not.😂 And, by the way "glaube allein" was isolated by the disturbed Martin Luther, who dropped the original words in that phrase. Those words are "nicht" and "durch". Nicht allein durch glauben: not by faith alone. The crafty Luther wanted to eliminate the entire book of St. James. Instead he threw out 7 others. I continue to be curious as to why people enjoy coming to Catholic sites to scream at them. Strange.

[@mariatheresaevangelista7818]

@@rickywood8214 i was born CATHOLIC, i will DIE Catholic. Nobody has ever grew old regretting to be catholic. since 3rd grade, i have been going to regular confession and communion. And each and everytime I go, i am able to rise up against my flaws and eventually become better by renouncing the error. Because JESUS, gives the grace to overcome it. And it is VERY liberating. You always come out better than before you even came. May God bless you and enlighten your soul.

[@norajaynemallen8943]

Father Broom iis such an Awesome priest! I came closer to God and have embraced my Catholic faith so much more because of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. I highly recommend these classes!! I can't wait until I can take them again in person!!! God Bless you Father Broom !!!

[@mistiliansynrem899]

God bless you Father Ed.' Fear the Lord ' and Love for God' Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@Akosilorina]

Thank you Father I Learn a lot from this video.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings

[@berytus6746]

@@Fatherbroom wasn t your little sister vicky embarrassed to go to confession? So when the priest recognized her , she must have been even more embarrassed and a problem for later .the opposite of what you said.

[@vstu7643]

Father, for busy young couples, this is a vigorous program and time consuming but well worth it! My pre-cana in 1973 in Queens, NY was absolutely pathetic (Fr Howard Basler) - Thus, my husband & I were one of the first couples in the Brooklyn Diocese to promote Engaged Encounter. I like “general confessions” every ten years and before next birthday (70) due again ……. Are you one of the Mercy Fathers appointed by the Vatican during the year of Mercy! Suggestion: ask your parents and a couple of best friends to mention three positive and three negative qualities they see in me!

[@emysa6361]

God bless this holy priest! May priests around the world learn from him as now more than ever humanity is in need. Many are lost becouse of ignorance caused by not so good priests.

[@jemajo5]

Thank you Fr. Broom! God bless you

[@bridgetillingworth979]

Dear. Father I had to make to me a very difficult confession it took me a long time to go to the confessional to confess my sins, but when I finally did Oh my dear Lord what a weight off my shoulders I felt the forgiveness of our Lord is the only forgiveness that matters.🙏❤️🙏

[@fayee8986]

God bless your heart. You're sincerity touches me. Talk to God! He's the only one that can forgive you because when we sin we sin against him! God is the one we need to talk to! Don't leave him out! Because it will end up leaving you out! When I say you I mean we. God bless your heart read your Bible! Read your Bible for yourself! And you'll find the answer in there and it's different then what some people tells you. They're on his hearted. But but they are mistaken in a lot of things. That will keep you out of heaven! Read your Bible. You won't pure truth read your Bible! And God bless you.

[@gj9736]

You can confess your sins directly to Jesus who is the only one that can forgive you, not a priest!

[@Fatherbroom]

God is rich in Mercy! Blessings

[@beatricejsm6678]

@@Fatherbroom Thank you Fr.🙏

[@kathrynmiller3199]

Excellent. Best I have ever heard. Please pray that I follow through.

[@libbycampbell4700]

Whenever I go to confession I feel rushed due to the Priest being at my parish only for a little time and many people wanting to go. I get nervous and often forget what I went in to confess and end up making a weak one. I feel like I should write down my sins to take to confession but then I’m afraid someone in my family will find the paper and read my sins. Priests nowadays don’t have time. They have too many parishioners and very little time for us. Our priest has many parishes that he visits and he barely has time for himself. Bless his soul.

[@BudderChezMC]

I often type my sins on my notes app in my phone before confession then delete it after i've completed my penance :) that could work for you as well!

[@MrJoeMiron]

@@BudderChezMC good tip

[@kittyblaine7917]

Same here except about someone finding my sins on paper…I would not be concerned about that…But yes the Priests are spread very thin….Keep all that you know in your prayers🙏✝️🌹

[@rmp7400]

This is a priest who tells of how he betrayed a friend...and still laughs about it publicly. Not a good example.

[@KobraVR]

@Kreview "Based on your sins Google recommends the following products.."

[@LynneStuart]

Thank you Father for your prayer. I have only recently discovered you and your prayer is life-giving to me. i am going through a significant trial right now, have been for many years, and tonight's prayers seemed to be just for me. Praise be to the eternal Father who sent you to me.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Lynne!

[@incomeguaranteed716]

I completely agree with Fr. Broom. The power of the Sacraments are real.

[@whoami1897]

What a wonderful priest, God bless your work father and thank you for explaining many things I was not aware of

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings! www.fatherbroom.com

[@suzicarvalho1292]

Father God bless you! You've been helping many people, that's a very important video for our lives... Thank You God!! We're from Brazil too.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@francescruz6276]

Father every word that you said is true because that's what happened to me, we need more strong spiritual humble priest to prepare us to bring each other to Christ ❤️

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Frances!

[@lauravazquez1955]

Hi father , I'm so glad you upload your talks!!! I took your ignatian exercises 11 yrs ago and they transformed my life. I have an 8 yr old and would like for him to take the younger version of your exercises. Please direct on what I need to do for him???

[@marymorvant6138]

😅

[@erindav1]

Thank you Father for your service and bringing light to this subject!

[@Fatherbroom]

Thank you and blessings Erin!

[@almeggs3247]

Love your anecdotes always beautiful to see you laughing with us!

[@mick1gallagher]

Do you actually think this little fairy in the dress is god

[@angelblessing7937]

Tip from a returned Catholic after 40 plus years Adore the sacrament of confession, the grace is just incredible Write it all down and keep a little notebook beside you so as you are shown something you can jot it down, we are like an onion, the more we are peeled, the more layers we have, better doing it here than goodness knows how long in purgation on the other side, the holy spirit is just amazing but we must call on him constantly If I cannot remember how many times for something because it's been a lifetime of repeated sins for example, gossiping, I have said for all the multiple millions of time I have gossiped, all the harm done to everyone and everything I have forgotten. I find looking at the sins listed in Fr Ripperbergers prayers for the laity a great reminder then each time I go to confession I confess as accurate as possible We fall every day, we are fallen humans, that's why he tells us to forgive 7 times 70 and not to go to the altar if we have a grievance with our brother Humbling ourselves in confession I have come to see as the greatest act of love we can give our creator as it shows our dependence in his mercy and it destroys pride in us the devils greatest weapon against us Also, pray for your confessor before confession and communion that God prepares him, it brings us more grace and see everyone who is not so nice to you as God himself disciplining you, that's just been a game changer for me, cuts the legs off my big ego trying to show itself and t gr e ot bf er person in not getting a rise off me always seems to soften Friends, if I could help anyone it would be to prepare for the greatest joy of their life, a good confession as God himself and all of heaven rejoice for us in that moment we are akin to the Angel's themselves before we fall again. Happy Confessions the way to the gate of heaven.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings

[@marlenesabiooliva7667]

Thank you very much Father for your wonderful insights! I am from the Philippines. God bless!

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Marlene! www.fatherbroom.com

[@tinakathleen8571]

Thank you Father this is instructive and encouraging talk on confession. So much needed these days as most Catholics were robbed of a thorough Catholic education and also in receiving all the sacraments. I'm astounded when I reflect on our childhood formation as an active practising Catholic and no oppor6to make a personal Confession as our parish offered general reconciliation once a year.

[@tony1685]

catholicism is antichrist - Bible proves it, Ma'am.

[@pepitovergarasilvestre7864]

Thank you very much Father for teaching sound Catholic doctrine! We need it today. You are a good shepherd! Alter Christus! We pray that more Priests, Bishops, Cardinals and the Pope would teach and defend the deposit of faith. Please remember me and my family in your prayers. Amen.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Pepito!

[@nayagamaruldoss6265]

Good evening father. Your talk--- I mean your meditation on general confession is very illuminating. Though an ardent Catholic for 55 years I didn't know these steps you delved into. Thank you so much dear father. Please continue to pray for my good confession.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings! www.fatherbroom.com

[@GodLovesYou4368]

May God bless you father I need to hear these amen 🙏 😇💞🙏

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings! www.fatherbroom.com

[@rachelpetersen5252]

Thank you Father Broom for such an enlightenment about how to get a good confession. May God bless and protect you from all evil in this world...Amen.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Rachel!

[@fotisvon9943]

This is excellent information for my formation

[@d.raneemercydesilva6545]

Thanks for this wonderful programme....Wish to Repent whole heartedly for a better preparation for d coming of the Lord. Jesus My Love I have sinned.

[@linakoh4206]

Hello dear Father Broom I am so happy and blessed to have found you and love all your videos and teachings .. pls upload more Father .. thank you for sharing. My prayers from afar, for graces, virtue and guidance 🕊

[@rosemaria300]

The first General Confession I made, the priest asked me questions for each of the Ten Commandments. And asked how many times I committed each sin and if I didn't know how many times than he told me to estimate and of course I said the most I could think of. 100 times or more. But the point this priest asked questions for each of the Ten Commandments. It was hard but the priest really help me make a First Good General Confession!!

[@szudy76]

Thank you Father ❤God Bless you

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@gailconlon9507]

Thank you Father for this useful information. YOU are a Good Shepherd. 💝🎁💝🙏🌟🕊

[@avrilandreucci2742]

You can confess to GOD in prayer anytime , HE HAS no waitng list

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings! www.fatherbroom.com

[@michaelorsini9695]

ENJOYED YOUR TALK FR. BROOM!!! I GO TO CONFESSION WEEKLY BUT I JUST MAY DO THIS GENERAL CONFESSION.

[@Fatherbroom]

Great!

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Michael!

[@bellanegrin3915]

Great lecture! Now, I have a richer understanding of what I need to do next confession. Looking for a discussion on examination of conscience. Thank you, Father.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Bella

[@angieespinosa5205]

THANK YOU FATHER. We need to hear this.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Angie!

[@stephaniewingo1842]

Thank you Father for this helpful sermon, maybe now I will not be so nervous and have a better conscience when going to my next confession. May God bless you! And Happ Holidays to you as well! 🙌🏻 💕 😊

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@SunilSanjaiVepada]

Thank you so much Father.

[@valerienetto6571]

Greetings from Malaysia. Thank you Fr.Ed ,for this beautiful video which I like to evangelise to many for their better understanding on how to make a good confession. 🙏🙌✌️🤝😇😍👍

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Valerie

[@deirdra169]

Thank you Ft youv really startled me into realisation.🙏

[@jacquelineyousif4335]

Have mercy on me, O God. Psalm 51 .perfect for sacrament of Reconciliation. Thank you father for your beautiful teaching.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Jacqueline!

[@sofiabarbosa6208]

What a great talk…praise be to God!

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Sofia!

[@tinarodriguez5182]

I am blessed to find this video, very well explained I am going to share it. ThankQ, Father. Greetings from Oregon.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Tina!

[@gerlindakumer8966]

Fr Broom, my father, brother and nephew were all Joe Fridays! I loved this talk! Very funny! God Bless you!

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@loiscarrillo4058]

Absolutely Fantastic!! Thank you!

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@maryannetimanlotu7640]

Thank You Father I'm from Papua New Guinea. I'm catholic but I am married to a non catholic. I was excommunicated for this. I visited a priest and told him about my fate and told him my desire to receive the Eucharist. The priest adviced me that no one can be banished for life. Go to confession and receive Holy Communion.Please I need intercessory prayer.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings! www.fatherbroom.com

[@maryannetimanlotu7640]

@@Fatherbroom THANK YOU GOD and THANK YOU FATHER BROOM,OMV. My Soul found peace.

[@bhanacikova]

I am so grateful!!! Why I didn't know this before????

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@rafaelespinoza6530]

Truth will set you free 🆓🙂 Amen 🙏💞

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Rafael!

[@johnmola5245]

Father Broom... Love lessening to you, I had a bad experience with my pastor, went to him to do my conflation face-to-face he made me lose my trust in him, and he told me not to tell him what I said, he told me when he saw me he will remember what I told him, he made me feel so embarrassed.

[@viviannelim8145]

Fr you hit the nail on my head by making me laugh at the truth of my 'sinful nature' which I ignore. Bless you Father. I will be more careful with all my steps now knowing how much God loves us.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Vivianne! www.fatherbroom.com

[@aderixx]

God has shown me His Mercy even though I am a big fat sinner and sometimes I feel my stink when I’m away for confession long enough (more than 1 month) God has shown me His Mercy, remembering all my past sins, hurting Him. 😢 🥰

[@joban7851]

Hi Fr. Broom, glad to find your channel & now a subscriber, more success to you! Every 13th of each month to Mama Mary “Rosa Mystica Devotion” for save all the priest now serving in Jesus Holy name. Also, I pray for all the departed priest, popes, all the religious. GOD forgive us from our sins from the day we’re born up to this minute, forgive all the poor souls in the purgatory, amen

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings Jo! www.fatherbroom.com

[@carlosgort277]

Wonderful video! My concern was going to confession at St. Peter Chanel and it was face to face in other part of the building, not in the main church. Didn't have the option to go anonymously. Father had his cell phone on the table. Didn't feel comfortable with a cell phone present during confession. Was I being recorded? See my point! I hope things have changed for the better. At least offer the option to go face to face or not. Some people are very shy, especially when they don't offer this. This happened months ago. God bless you all! 😊

[@katBerk]

Highly doubt a priest would record you, and also, the face to face confessions are my favorite . It’s how it was meant to Be

[@carlosgort277]

@@katBerk The option should always be available for either face to face or not. Just because you like it doesn't mean everyone else does!

[@marybritto7260]

Thank you father for hearing your words i want to know more about sin and father i want to know more about confession

[@JM-ix3qh]

Best teaching I have heard Fr. Many, many thanks. How can we download a copy of your 29 page Confession document??

[@Fatherbroom]

JM, email [e-mail] and request an examination of Conscience. Blessings

[@johndouglas4826]

Hi Father, I'm wondering if you an pray for me, I'm not yet Catholic but feel a calling to become one from God, Got baptised as a protestant 2 years ago and naturally feel away as I believe I was missing something which I now feel are the sacraments, I need the Mercy of God, I keep praying He will give me time to come to Him, I hope he can see my contriteness and genuine love I have for Him, I have issues with a few things in the Church today, God have mercy!

[@Fatherbroom]

John, thanks so much for your message. May God bless you. You may go to your nearest Catholic Church abs ask for information on how you can become a Catholic. You are always welcome to the Catholic Church... Blessing once again...

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings

[@johndouglas4826]

@@Fatherbroom I was just about praying the rosary when you commented at wow. Praise God, Thank you for this Father, I really appreciate it, I need some strength to come to the Church, I need to put all my trust in him

[@marccrotty8447]

@@johndouglas4826 Such a blessing that you desire the Catholic Faith. Be wary. Not every parish teaches the Faith in its completeness. The Latin Mass is the most sound marker for orthodoxy.

[@johndouglas4826]

@@marccrotty8447 Yeah, I'm noticing this very much, my local parish doesn't seem faithful to the Churchs teachings and is soo irreverent!

[@ceciliacastelino1250]

+ O throne of Grace, HOLY MARY, MOTHER of GOD, TRIUMPH and REIGN in every heart and home. Amen

[@patriciaobrien3134]

Sorry father didn't finish hit send by mistake,and the live of god and to continue loving them for eternity.jesus deserve all my love, because he gave up his life to safe all humanity, to be greatful and have compassion for Jesus, and spending the rest of your life tanking him,this is my heart's desire.dsy a prayer for me father. Greetings from dublin ireland Patricia obrien 🇮🇪

[@Fatherbroom]

Greetings Patricia and blessings

[@donnapollock]

Father,, you are so funny. You remind me of one of my own brothers.

[@mildredcanale827]

Thank you Father.

[@santagemma6212]

We need this Sacrament more than ever before.

[@Fatherbroom]

Amen!

[@kzbaby2002]

When my husband and I got married we had no idea we should make a confession first. No one told us. Not the priest we met with nor at our Pre-Cana retreat. In fact as a teen in the late 70s and 80s we got the message at church that it was acceptable to use our own consciences in matters such as birth control, divorce, etc. Confession was not promoted. The confessionals were ripped out of our churches. I feel very cheated.

[@janetotto796]

Yes! We were cheated…. The church dropped the ball and became “ secular”. We pray every day for our church and conversion of our church, country , family and ourselves. Now I find good shepherds…there any many thank God. Forgive is all we can do and work on our new awareness and follow Jesus. Repent of our sinfulness and be so grateful for God and Jesus, Mary and all the saints to lead us and keep us on path of eternal life.

[@Fatherbroom]

Its not too late! Make the best confession of your life this advent! Prepare well! Blessings

[@kzbaby2002]

@@Fatherbroom Both of us have been regularly going to confession these past two years and I try to include past sins each time I go (as I remember them). My husband does the same. But I will go this Advent and bring up that I never went before getting married.

[@marccrotty8447]

@@kzbaby2002 Look for a Latin Mass to have the complete Catholic Faith.

[@aughalough1]

@@marccrotty8447, why

[@gdloamx]

Why does this not receive more enfasis in marriage preparation????? It would have helped me and my wife soooo much. I am truly saddened that after so many years I am coming to understand one of many reeasons that have made my marriage so difficult. But this aspect is, in my opinion the most influential.

[@ryanjane4424]

Fr. Broom, In my marriage class I asked the visiting Priest about this regarding marriage. My sister, who was living with her fiance, having sex and (is still) taking birth control, and had never been to Confession after her Baptism/ Confirmation/ First Communion.. they got married in the Church and I have felt so restless about it. I pray for their hearts to be converted and that they receive Absolution.

[@Fatherbroom]

Yes Ryan. See if you can get her to make a good general confession...

[@tony1685]

@@Fatherbroom why do you seat yourself in God's place? you have no right pretending to be capable of forgiving 3rd party sins. this is blasphemy on your part, idolatry on their part.

[@MissPatty1040]

@tony1685. Apparently you’re not Catholic. Instead of commenting about something you know nothing about, go and learn before you speak. If you learn about the one true holy apostolic church that Jesus Christ founded, you will understand and not speak as a fool. I dare you 🙏🏼

[@tony1685]

@@MissPatty1040 2 problems with that statement friend: 1 - i was catholic and know it well - but now i understand what Scripture teaches. - see John 17:17 2 - Christ didn't found this 'church'. i once thought so, but now i understand Scripture. let me know if you'd like proof - *Biblical Proof* - but if it doesn't matter to you, don't bother. it's your right to remain a Bible illiterate, Sir.

[@berytus6746]

@@MissPatty1040 what do you think of rad trad Catholics?

[@calaferraguti8309]

I sure could use that booklet!

[@geidicalcagno]

Good talks Father Broom.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings and Thank you! www.fatherbroom.com

[@Calicofulful]

Father, for a general confession, do we re-confess sins we already confessed? Is it only mortal sins that we confess in a general confession?

[@jfarris1227]

I made a general confession about 10 years ago However a question if I covered everything and do I need to do it again. So I have an appointment next week with my priest which I already made before I listen to this, and I’m starting to write down everything I can bring that cord from the past 40 years or more. I appreciate this video it has helped me immensely. I find my conscience more tender over the last year or so and hopefully this will help me bring a little peace. Any prayers would be appreciated thank you

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@marccrotty8447]

jfarris Thank you for posting your situation. My own situation and thoughts are much like yours. However, the first general confession that I made was very rewarding. The Priest said that he could see sincerity and my desire for God. That by itself made the confession worthwhile. Our Catholic Faith is such a blessing.

[@jfarris1227]

@@marccrotty8447 it’s such a good feeling isn’t it! We are so lucky to have this sacrament! God Bless

[@AmalAms]

Thank you Jesus Thank you Father

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@sgc603]

Fr Broom is there any way of obtaining a copy of the booklet you mentioned in this video for examination of conscience? Thank you.

[@jgabuten8868]

In any Catholic bookstore. In Orange County. There is one in Fountain Valley named Catholic Bookstore in Magnolia St. You can google this and there's a lot of online stores.

[@sgc603]

What is the name of the booklet so I may order online? Thank you. This is a great video. I've gone to sacramental Confession many times, and have never said a prayer for the Priest. That changes!

[@oscar6755]

What’s the name!?

[@briannall6232]

@@oscar6755 Examination of Consious

[@felipeperez2991]

Father Broom married my wife and I and Baptized my first born child. Thank you Father Broom. Gracias Padre Escobita 🧹 That is so true, the word “Mandilon” is the word every Mexican hates!

[@geoffwilson9273]

8hrs.... I’ve been working on it for more than 3months so far, perhaps I’m being to thorough? Any Thoughts... Also, it seems difficult to find a virtuous priest or any priest willing to hear a general confession.... I have been accused of being scrupulous in confession.... help in this area would be great!

[@francesjames3221]

I would like to add one more thing to the list: Ask the the priest to turn off his cell phone to preserve the sanctity of the sacrament. Phones record and listen, specifically to pick up key advertising words. Just saying, if your sin is that of a sexual nature, a priest can get hit with an improper ad next time he accesses the internet from his phone. The confession should be between you, the priest and our Lord. There should be no one else listening or tracking in hopes of adding to their search algorithm.

[@ageeibc6029]

I sing my confession with blanket over my head every night b4 falling asleep. "God of mercy & compassion. Look pity upon me. Father, let me call thee Father. Tis thy child, returns to thee. Jesus Lord, l ask for mercy. Let me not, implore in vain. All my sins, l now detest them. Help me not to sin again." Relieve you your time father. My sins is long as a year's shopping list. Keep praying to be raptured to free myself from this sinful body.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings! www.fatherbroom.com

[@marccrotty8447]

ageeibc. You have a good practice, but also do as Jesus commanded and confess to the Priest. You will be free from your sinful body at death and Particular Judgement.

[@petershone5935]

And tell me who is going to give me the time to make this type of Confession. I have so much deep down that I want to say, but to date I get the brush off in the confessional "I'm taking too long!"

[@petershone5935]

I want a Confession that I can believe in!!!

[@sray5415]

1 Timothy 2:5 will always be my favorite verse in the Bible after John 3:16 (of course). Have a blessed day Y'all .

[@sands-tp1ul]

Agreed. That's why the priest is in "persona Christi" during confession. Authority and apostolic succession are critical to understand here. Jesus gave Peter the keys to bind and loose. Matthew 16:19. In Jewish legal terms, this means they get to decide what is allowed and forbidden. Peter was the first pope of the Catholic Church.

[@Melissa-zt6ru]

Hello Father! Is it possible to get a copy of the booklet the people were using to help them with their confession? Thank yiu!

[@Fatherbroom]

Melissa, email [e-mail] and request a copy of my Examination of Conscience. Blessings

[@ALANJohnnaveenchandar]

In lighter vein, as it takes a sizeable number of years to become a Priest, so should we have a system of marriage education, with married to teach and one should go through or drop out of the program if marriage is not for them, as it happens in the education and preparation to be a priest....this should be a part of any university program perhaps!😊

[@sadie4538]

Good idea!

[@eleanorhouston223]

So sad, those who comment "thinking" they know what Holy Scripture actually teaches as if it was a book in a "vacuum" and not "entrusted" to the one Holy Catholic Church, guided by the Holy Spirit, down through the ages and still being unfolded. As Our Lord said to His Disciples, to the effect that: Whoever hears you, hears Me and I have many things to say to you but you cannot bear them all, when the "Spirit of Truth" comes. He will lead you into all Truth.Thank you, Jesus, Amen 🙏

[@vinodhakirba8527]

Fr Ed Broom, i've been aching to make a good confession, and this video shows up in my list of suggested videos! But now i am severely burdened. I wonder if it's possible to write to you for advice?

[@Fatherbroom]

Prepare to make a good confession. If you have any questions you may email my assistant [e-mail] Blessings

[@corinna4jmjt938]

Please pray for my Uncle Peter. He hasn't been to Confession for over 40 years. He's in poor health and I'm afraid he will die soon. He initially agreed to have a priest visit him at his house in September but then Uncle Peter shut the door in his face when he arrived.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings and Prayers!!

[@DS-uo5ie]

The best confession is taken to the throne room of GOD!

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@toniabarbin4441]

Father, pls intercede for me. Desperate.

[@Fatherbroom]

Blessings!

[@toniabarbin4441]

@@Fatherbroom Merry Christmas Father Broom!

[@mj011n1r]

The problem I have is my sins are vast and many. I've gone to confession recently after 40 years last week. There were very bad sins that I confessed, but at a certain point I froze. The Priest absolved me of my sins confessed, and the sins I can't remember. Even since that confession, i've remembered many others. I felt better, but still laden. I'm going back next week with more. I could take up the entire time allotted by the priest with the sins I've committed. I'm not sure what to do, but I think I should confess all that I remember, even if they occur to me later, despite the absolution of my sins that I couldn't remember at the time. I want to be clean when I take the Eucharist. I don't want to offend God further, although I did by missing mass on Sunday, having confessed on Saturday. I don't want to mess this up, because I am certainly hellbound. I pray throughout the day for guidance from the Holy Spirit. I don't want to take the Eucharist and remember a sin later, and feel horrible for offending God again.

[@rajagudalur2264]

Fr. Please share the booklet

[@Fatherbroom]

Raja, see Examination of Conscience by Fr. Robert Altier. www.leafletonline.com/an-examination-of-conscience-by-fr-robert-altier

[@apolinarioocum679]

Pls pray for me i am struggling with the temptation of impurity .

[@tomk5611]

I prayed for the intercession of the Holy Virgin Martyr St. Philomena so that you have all the graces needed to overcome. When such temptation comes, time out, say one Our Father and one Hail Mary and ask our mother to help you.

[@mick1gallagher]

Are you having a problem with wanking it just shows what this religious shit has done to you're mind

[@briannall6232]

I find 3 Hail Mary's are very helpful. For the grace of purity. And when I pray the Rosary, I ask for the grace of purity.

[@earlpitre7366]

Thank you.

[@sylviasmith2510]

I thought I understood Confession until our priest stated that we all break the Ten Commandments That they are not to be taken literally but encompass a plethora of sins.

[@time4grace8]

I cannot go Confession because of the Virus, l got diagnosed CV19, will URBI ET ORBI be enough, or plenary prayers: Stations of the Cross? Plus the HOLY ROSARY that our LADY's Merits be at the hour of our death.

[@Youtuber-ly6tx]

Father, when making a general confession do I need to mention sins that I've confessed in the past? How specific do I have to be when confessing? For example something like, "I touched a woman inappropriately" vs "I had this specific sexual contact with this specific person this number of times around this time of my life" Transparency vs oversharing. I also don't want to put pressure on the priest's mind with these heinous sins. Is it possible to commit a sin which would normally be mortal but you really weren't thinking about it being a sin in the moment but were just so tunnel visioned on the act? What if I can't remember a mortal sin or believe that I sufficiently described the mortal sin in a previous confession but now am having second thoughts? My guess to all of these things is to just confess everything in as much detail as possible so you don't have any shadow of a doubt that they were communicated. I sure feel sorry for the priest to have to hear that though. I want to give hope to the priest that his hard work is affecting me and that I truly have turned away from my sinful life for several several years now. It's like I kind of want kudos for being so successful while at the same time being deeply sorrowful for how I was in the past. To my knowledge, I've communicated my sins in some form (just unsure if I was adequate in a couple of cases). Thanks.

[@guiagonzalez8713]

How can I get a copy of your handbook on confession with the mortal & venial sins segregated.

[@Fatherbroom]

Guia, See: www.leafletonline.com/an-examination-of-conscience-by-fr-robert-altier

[@agnesushie8005]

Father please my question is can people who are not married in church but living together go for confession?

[@Fatherbroom]

Agnes, email [e-mail]