Confession Times

"Everyone say to himself: 'When was the last time I went to confession?' And if it has been a long time, don't lose another day! Go, the priest will be good. And Jesus, (will be) there, and Jesus is better than the priests - Jesus receives you. He will receive you with so much love! Be courageous, and go to confession," Pope Francis

The season of Lent is a particularly à propos time to go to confession - whether it's only been a few weeks or a few years. When you participate in this beautiful sacrament of healing you’ll be surprised about how free you feel after taking part. Jesus is inviting you to experience His love and mercy.

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Confession can be scary. But it is always worth going to, no matter how we feel about it beforehand. Click here for eight personal and beautiful stories about people’s experiences of encounters in or before Confession. We hope that all these stories inspire and encourage you, especially if you are nervous about going to the Sacrament.

How To Prepare For Confession. If you’re thinking of going to Confession, but it has been a while, this post is for you. Going to Confession is never pleasant or enjoyable, but it is always worth it. However, it can feel so much worse if you’ve not been in years. If it has been so long since you’ve been, and you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin then click here.

15 Excuses To Not Go To Confession (Answered!). Often, just like immature children, we are not only full of excuses for failing to respond to the Father’s plan, but we also justify and hide our flaws. Yet, God knows us and welcomes us as we are, with our mistakes and virtues. Do any of these excuses sound familiar?

Pope Francis: Be courageous, go to confession. During his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis encouraged the pilgrims filling St. Peter's Square to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. "Everyone say to himself: 'When was the last time I went to confession?' And if it has been a long time, don't lose another day! Go, the priest will be good. And Jesus, (will be) there, and Jesus is better than the priests - Jesus receives you. He will receive you with so much love! Be courageous, and go to confession," urged the Pope on February 19, 2014.