✝️⛪️🕊 What Are The 7 Steps In Going To Confession (Reconciliation)?

[@kellysoo]

So good tips. I am going to go to my very first confession. From Protestantism to Catholicism. Thank you Father Gonzales. Thank you Jesus ❤

[@loradurling2358]

God has been calling me to confession for over 30 years. He Has allowed me to live so long and my sinful life and I have to thank him every day

[@kathleenalex]

🙏💖🙏

[@cynthiawandel2038]

What a wonderful video Father! I wish I saw this before I made my confession after a very long time away from the church.

[@loradurling2358]

I want to confess my sins with all the men I have been with, and I want to pray for them to, even though some are no longer in this life we both have done wrong

[@guidothechihuahua4035]

Don’t feel bad-it’s been over 25 years for me as well. I’m going to confession tomorrow and I’m scared. Keep me in your prayers 🙏

[@KrisKASK]

@@guidothechihuahua4035I’m going today too! Praying for you, fam ❤

[@loradurling2358]

@@guidothechihuahua4035 Ok will do Good luck

[@mariatoth2649]

I just found your video, Fr. Richard. I felt very good listening to your words of spiritual advice. Thank you Father and God bless you !🙏

[@faithcomesbyhearing724]

Thank you jesus for your sacrifice on the ✝️ and for being my high priest.

[@petronilamejia8157]

I feel lighter after confession even when they are Venials sins. It's because the forgiving and the blessings I received from Jesus Christ throughout the Priest . Thanks.😊 🌹🙏🕊️🙏🌹

[@xavier2175ify]

I'm so glad I stumbled into your video. I work as a faith formator (catechist) in our parish in India near Kolkata. Your videos are very helpful to me. These days I am preparing a couple for baptism , marriage and confession.

[@flightless8903]

Thank you Father and God Bless❤

[@ConveyApp]

I’m not catholic, but over the last 18 months I’m finding myself being drawn to the Catholic faith. I have been going to mass for the last 4-5 month. There are some confusing formalities. This was a very helpful video. Thank you.

[@nitro2199]

I'm basically in the same place. Went to my first RCIA class last week, feels good!

[@rmwlew]

Go and meet a Catholic priest and say that you want to become a Catholic. All the very best to you and God bless you 😇

[@ConveyApp]

@@rmwlew ok. Thanks.

[@nitro2199]

@@ConveyApp If that sounds daunting, I'd say just keep going to mass and praying, that's how I was inspired to join RCIA. Also, Vianneyvocations sells 'Congregational Responses for Mass' for 65 cents (they gave them out for free in my RCIA class) I bring it with me to mass and it really helped me learning the basics

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Consider going to Adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Call your local parish and find out when they offer it. Then, just go and sit in silence in Christ’s Presence. Take your bible. Read scripture, pray, contemplate. Tell the Lord of your search for truth, of your doubts, worries, even fears. Then, be as patient with Him as He has been with you. When you receive the grace to know that HE IS THERE, you will be forever changed. Miracles occur in Christ’s presence - of that I can personally attest.

[@aliceong8739]

Tq father for the tips

[@oooxxx967]

An invaluable service is here in the guidance you offer. God bless you father for your ministry and care. Confession is a powerful sacrament.

[@marylinagomes9577]

Thankyou father for helping and guiding n support me.🙏🙏

[@vonniestanchfield2849]

My last two confessions were not at the church I attend and both priests were rude to me and both said “I’ve never seen you at Mass” . Both times I fell apart and have never been back. I was not even able to explain that I attended another church. I know I must get back but my panic attacks keep me from going.

[@HNCS2006]

I'm sorry that happened to you. Just keep doing what you're doing. It's ok to go to other churches

[@cosi23]

I’m sorry this happened. But please know not all priests are like that. Allow me to share a recent experience with you. I too went to a church that was not mine or my regular, and the priest was quite abrupt and short with me. I left feeling quite disheartened. Nonetheless, I went back the following week and had a fantastic experience! I ended up confessing so much more than I originally planned and the priest was engaging and really sounded like he cared and truly felt sympathy for me and what I had been through and subsequently how all that made me feel - hence my need for confession. DONT give up. Remover why we are going there and what the end goal is. Pray over how you are feeling and what you experienced. Go back, and try again. Or go to another church and try there. You will find someone who will be receptive to hearing what you have to say. I will pray for you. Be blessed.

[@artang222]

Thank you Father for the valuable advice🙏

[@nancypodkowa4152]

Thank you.Your presentation was very well done and made me feel more at ease. God bless you and pray for me.

[@user-mk8mf8hj5m]

Thank you Father Richard

[@murielorsborn3510]

Thank you Father for your advice 🙏

[@jaymzgutierrez3308]

Hello Father Richard! Nice to see you again. You Married my wife and I in Beeville, Tx. I enjoyed your video. GOD bless you. May I ask you for a prayer of healing for my wife, Rebecca. Her knee and body are in bad shape. I'm saying the Holy Rosary everyday.

[@FatherRichardGonzales]

I will certainly be keeping Rebecca and you in prayer. May the blessings of the Lord be with you and the healing intercession of the Archangel Raphael and Our Lady of Lourdes be with Rebecca +

[@jaymzgutierrez3308]

Thank you so much Father Richard 🙏 Peace 🕊️ be with you always.

[@revecarodriguez709]

That’s exactly why I do my confessions in nearby town, for the fear that Fr will stand in front of me , thinking “ hmmm so this the sinner amongst us !” It’s just this notion I have & the confessional is located next to the people in line for confessions, where everything can be heard & next day a rumor about me ! It’s a very😢 small town where basically everyone knows each other ! Thanks for helping me ease my mind , but not enough to keep going out of town !

[@HNCS2006]

It's actually a common thing to go to a nearby town especially when you live in a small town. Just don't let it stop you going

[@revecarodriguez709]

@@HNCS2006 I try not to, I saw some viewers where they’ve waited years , not me ! The only thing that stops me is bad weather, here in the panhandle of Texas it can get pretty bad ! The weather man usually discourages travel during this time. We’ve got a new Fr (?) , people have starting talking , he’s got a lady friend , that only she can clean his house , has her in the choir , this is everywhere he gets moved to . Some other dirty stuff has been brought up , what’s the best way to approach this ? Shouldn’t Moncinior be aware of this ? I’m about ready to stop going to this church 😥! I need a respectful Fr !

[@HNCS2006]

@@revecarodriguez709 it's not a good situation to be in and im sorry you are being put through this. My spiritual director told me that when it comes to confession it's ok to "shop around" because there are times when the priest can be horrible. The sacrament is still a sacrament regardless of the sinfulness or saintliness of the priest. But if you feel you are vulnerable to unnecessary attack, then go to a different parish. It will be like your own pilgrimage. Know that whatever happens, Christ knows your troubles and is sorting them out for you. Have you prayed the surrender novena before? It's very powerful.

[@revecarodriguez709]

@@HNCS2006 no I haven’t, can you show me ?

[@revecarodriguez709]

@@HNCS2006 I found it !

[@vincentpodraza6354]

I don't know how I started watching your videos on confession but I am happy to have come across them. Praise God for that. I am in New York and wish I could confess with you. That would be so relaxing and comfortable. I read that you married a couple in Texas. Are you in a parish in that state?

[@PeterChanda-gk9wt]

Thank you so much for the advice

[@chamoan3]

Thank you Fr. Richard. This is helpful for examining our conscience 🙏

[@stefieladiong1707]

Amen’thank you Fr.Richard for this tips on Confession.But why Father before i go in to the confessional box I’m so relax and confident but the moment I tell my committed sins I’m start crying though my sins are not as grievous sins🙏

[@bethdesimon5561]

That is your contrition. Your guilt, shame or whatever feelings you have about offending God. It is a cleansing showing you are truly sorry.

[@patodwyer721]

Thank you Fr.Richard for your Guidance and Support

[@tubinho79]

Thank you Father and God bless you.

[@eliasabdallah5455]

Thank you FR , God bless you

[@murielorsborn3510]

Thank you Father Richard for advice and support and guidance good bless you 🙏❤️

[@aquiestoy7114]

Amen

[@charleneluedtke5751]

Thanks for this helpful advice!

[@pulgus2000]

I do think these videos about confession are very helpfull eventho I go to confession regularly.

[@skibidisword]

Thank God this video is made for my Exam of my Christian Living.

[@janetandrews1306]

Thank you Father!

[@marykamau9966]

Thank you my priest.am now ready

[@grettelvargas844]

Thank you very much.

[@Kennyc.830]

Thank you Father so much for sharing

[@loradurling2358]

No, I think I will cry and cry and cry

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

GOOD! Christ wept. Rather, worry about dying in your sins! Talk about "hell to pay"!

[@SharonWillits]

I cried. And cried afterwards. But I’m so thankful the priest was very nice I couldn’t say the act of contrition. He had two copies the old one and the new one and said I could say whatever I wanted. That calmed me. I received absolution and still had tears in my eyes when I got in my car …but I now go to communion so I’m so thankful to be able experience 🙏🙏🙏

[@williamwilson9283]

❤

[@normaguimte6036]

For those , like me , na may kaba sa pangungumpisal, makinig kung gusto.

[@lisasaims3007]

Fr. Yelled at me on several occasions 😮

[@Wgaither1]

When someone commits a mortal sin, do they lose all their good works? And if they do , are they regained by the sacrament of reconciliation? Thank you Father

[@alexisrodrigues4767]

All the good works remain in one side, Sins on the other. Sins are washed away in Confession with "True Repentance" and not with lip service uttering Act of Contrition, which must be kept in mind, to have a "Valid Confession". About "Confession" do check on the 5 Obligatory Tasks must be fulfilled in order that a Confession is Valid, even if we do 1000 confessions without remorse and repentance. Hence all good works ( without self glorification ) always remain till your death and they are valid.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

There are priests on KZbin that say go to confession every week or month. But I don't have anything to confess. If I say I lost my temper the priest is obviously annoyed. What if you just don't have much to confess? Or anything? Also, there are a few gray areas that are maybe clarified somewhere, but where? And what if your sins are old and you can't remember them or how many times you did it? Maybe you have more of these videos. Thank you Father.

[@alexisrodrigues4767]

It is said that even a virtuous person falls 7 times a day. There are too many near occasions of sin in the day to day life. Do you ever say your prayers? If you say your prayers, do you reflect and think over what you say or is it just a parrot practice? If you have lost temper, did you keep the grudge on that person or did you forgive deep down your heart soon afterwards? On the internet there are too many distractions and pop ups leading to fall into sin ( 6th commandment) even momentary. Do you get into gossip or talk ill of others or subordinates, which is against 5th commandment. Jealousy is against 9th commandment.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

​@@alexisrodrigues4767I pray all the time from my heart because I love Jesus so much. I don't have much occasion to fall into those things you listed or they don't apply to me. A few bas habits went away by His grace. I have really tried to figure out if I committed a venial sin during the day. If I bring it to confession the priest als what am I doing here? I never look at sexual images because they bore me.

[@alexisrodrigues4767]

@@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace I have not meant with sexual images, but the advertisement pop ups at the time of you tube use, involving women, which are near occasion of sin and they are too many unless you have paid to get over ads. About all other things I no more comments.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

Okay! Thank you. ❤

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Only sinners think they have no sin. Get an "Examination of Conscience" and read it. A great one is by Fr. Robert Altier. Costs maybe $3.

[@richardmendez1527]

Fr. Gonzales, I'm a lifelong Catholic. I'm not married thru the church. I have been with my common law marriage wife for 27 years. I want to be able to receive the body and blood but can't til I make my marriage, Thu the church valid. I don't want to have a big marriage ceremony. What can I go to make this legal with the church without going thru a big cost?

[@thebr5294]

I committed avarice on myself and others.

[@FatherRichardGonzales]

God bless you, brother ✝️

[@thebr5294]

@@FatherRichardGonzales Thank you God bless you to brother.

[@huginn1879]

What to do if we not went to confession for 20years and stuff pilled up, maybe we dont even remember some things? I want to go to confession but where do I start?

[@11antun]

Tell it to the priest were you go to confession, ask him to guide you, and God will help you remember what is importent to remember… Things that you do not remember are still forgiven…. Our Lord is waiting for you❤

[@Allan-zx3yy]

Beg for grace to resist? Hmm. Sounds good.

[@kierinfleming5299]

If I had a face to face 30 yrs ago w/a Jesuit priest & confessed my worst sin, do I have to repeat at every confession ? I feel so bad and cant let it go.. Does anyone ever respond to questions?

[@marcusdenning1649]

Does purgatory play a role if u have gone to confession just before death?

[@alexisrodrigues4767]

Even if all sins are washed away, the effects of sin ( scars of wounds ) do remain, till you make fastings, give alms, pray a lot, pray for the souls of the dead, as often and repeatedly. And mind you "A True Repentance, however late, is genuinely valid, but, Late Repentance is seldom genuine".

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Do not fear the preparation for heaven!

[@time4grace8]

Fr, am I correct? If we have CONFESSION, or Full INDULGENCE STATIONS of the CROSS, and HOLY ROSARY everyday, then, the HOLY ROSARY will bring the MERITS of CONFESSION and Full INDULGENCE can forgive even "slander" at the hour of death.

[@alexisrodrigues4767]

The question is about Confession. Did you fulfill "all the 5 Obligatory Tasks" for a Confession to be valid. Check what are 5 tasks, in order that confession is valid, else, it is mockery. For me for almost 60 years, I have been mislead even at Confession about certain things, until I came to know the 5 tasks from a Devout priest in Confession. All my previous confessions were all invalid, any indulgences were invalid, Holy Eucharist was a sacrilege. Slander and indulgence do not go together. It is mockery to Almighty. All sins must be fully repented from deep down your heart, because Almighty knows you in and out. At the time of your Confession, did you make a resolution not to commit sins from your heart? or is it just Act of contrition utterance?

[@EmmaJohnson115]

@@alexisrodrigues4767your comments have been very helpful, insightful, and informative. Thank you for that. I can feel the passion that you have for making sure that everyone does confession correctly so that it’s valid. I’m sorry to hear about your experience but thank goodness you’ve received correct information to make your confessions valid.

[@alexisrodrigues4767]

@@EmmaJohnson115 Thank you. I give glory to Jesus for given me ample time to know where I went wrong. Before Vatican 2, I was instructed how to serve our Lord. I was given correct teaching, although none talked about 5 tasks of the Confession then. But I was given vivid picture of hell, which got me and my siblings all the fright of hell, especially the Hymn that was sung often "Day of Wrath", or "Dies Irae". After Vatican 2, the church removed this hymn in order not to fright the faithful. That was wrong. At the confession I was told I can do 2 mortal sins a week which will be fine. Also can be in mortal sin and take Communion, all that sort. Church was on the misleading path since Vatican 2. Hence Satan entered the Vatican since Vatican 2, as Pope Paul 6th told openly, although he said it is smoke of Satan. Ironically there is no smoke without fire.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Strange question. Are you Catholic?

[@danhayes83]

How do you reconcile with a sin you know you will commit again? For example I miss mass for everything from having to work to being hung over and I feel like I can't truly have a good confession knowing I will recommit this sin as quickly as the following Sunday. Do you have any advice?

[@FatherRichardGonzales]

Don't avoid going to confession. The sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist are of healing and strength. Don't preoccupy yourself with thoughts of future failures, but be confident of the strength of the Holy Spirit within you. And live your life accordingly to avoid the occasion of sin. Turn away from the temptation, invoke the name of Jesus, say a little prayer and be confident of the strength of the Father, the mercy of the Son, and the graces of the Holy Spirit surrounding you.

[@alexisrodrigues4767]

Why not attend and take part in the Saturday Vigil Mass. Do not test Almighty. No one is 24 hours busy. Moreover do check on "5 Obligatory Tasks" must be fulfilled to have " a Valid Confession", if not 1000 confessions dont make the mortal sin washed away, even if we get absolution.

[@loradurling2358]

Over 30 years

[@peterliggett5233]

What happens if you need to confess Things which are legal felonies And also mortal sins?

[@FatherRichardGonzales]

First, it’s important to note that the seal of confession forbids the priest from sharing information with anyone. The Code of Canon Law tells us that the seal is “inviolable” (can. 983.1), and if a priest were to break the seal (intentionally share the information), he would be automatically excommunicated. If the penitent is truly contrite, then the priest could talk it through with the penitent and try to get him to see what true repentance involves. If the penitent doesn’t intend to rectify his ways, the priest could withhold absolution. The priest may also strongly encourage the offender to turn himself in to the authorities.

[@Akacja-333]

Why don't priests and monks confess before or during Holy Mass like other people? I have another question about this quote from the Bible "Confess your sins to one another" (Jacob 5:15-16) So why does only one party confess his sins in the confessional? And is this quote from the Bible "Receive the Holy Spirit! 23 Whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain, they are retained". Doesn't he say that first of all we should forgive internally, i.e. forgive in our hearts, in the spirit of wrongs, resentments, sins that have been done to us, in order to have Peace in the Holy Spirit? That is, to give mercy, as in the prayer that the Lord Jesus taught us: "forgive us our sins, because we also forgive everyone who sins against us" Next question? Why is there no talk about confession to the Lord Jesus Himself hidden in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar? Isn't it basic and very important for the development of spiritual life? “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. John 4;23 So why do people make it difficult for one another and impose burdens, especially on the smallest ones, to come to the Lord Jesus, who wants to hear us in our hearts and not only in temples built by human hands? This path should be made easier, not harder. The heart is important and one should pray and confess with the heart, such prayer and confession is the most beautiful and answered. All this is a secret known only to God, so let's not pretend to be wise teachers, but humble ones and let's not tell anyone that this is the only way. Because God is everywhere, especially in the silence of our hearts. So why do you talk about this or that hour, here and there? „23 People will tell you, ‘There he is!’ or ‘Here he is!’ Do not go running off after them. 24 For the Son of Man in his day[a] will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other. 25 But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation”. (Luke 17; 23-25)

[@Akacja-333]

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. I'll just add that I work in security. I am surprised that God gave me such light, such a miserable soul. I wouldn't have written anything myself. Thank you, Lord God, for the gift of the Holy Spirit through which I am writing this. „For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted”. (Matthew 23; 12) At that same time Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way. Luke 10;21 „Once, when a certain doubt rose within me shortly before Holy Communion, (56) the Seraph with the Lord Jesus stood before me again. I asked the Lord Jesus, and not receiving an answer, I said to the seraph, “Could you perhaps hear my confession?” And he answered me, “No spirit in heaven has that power.” And that moment, the Sacred host rested on my lips”. Diary of Saint Faustina 1677 No one knows God like an angel, therefore he does not even consider giving confession. Man, because he has very little knowledge of God

[@user-lo5uu8ih1o]

What about my disbelief in others that claim they're christian or catholic but they're disbelievers/liars 😮

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

God knows their hearts. Simply pray for them AFTER you forgive anything you have against them.

[@Allan-zx3yy]

U go to repent on Sunday. Then Monday u continue ur sins.all week. Eating animals.not remaining celibate.intoxication.including caffeine. Gambling. Just like the elephant takes bath in river then rolls in the dust.

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

Beg for the grace to resist sin. Simple.

[@vechi]

Amen