Dear Father John, OK, now I have a better grasp of what we mean by “mortification,” but that has raised another question. Is there a
Dear Father Edward, a couple of months ago, I went to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. After I confessed my sins the priest asked me whether
Dear Father John, As I read your excellent posts on indulgences. A question occurred to me. If a person were to perform these suggested spiritual
Dear Father John, In the Catechism (CCC 2042) the second precept states: “You shall confess your sins at least once a year.” The qualification of
If there is one part of the spiritual life that St. Ignatius stressed, it was the daily–and even twice daily–examination of conscience. As we read
Dear Father John, I recently heard someone mention the term “devotional confession.” I think this is what I need, but I am not sure what
Dear Father John, what is the difference between confession and spiritual direction? Confession and spiritual direction are like partially overlapping circles: they share some common
Dear Father John, Thank you for your excellent series on scrupulosity. I have a question that relates to it, namely the occurrence of “bad thoughts”
Dear Father Joseph, The last time I went to confession, the priest ended up using my fears and sins (the ones I had confessed) while
