Why Catholics Stopped Going to Confession

⛪️ Why did Catholics stop going to Confession?

For centuries, Catholics regularly approached the Sacrament of Penance seeking forgiveness, reconciliation, and the restoration of sanctifying grace. Today many confessionals stand empty.

What changed?

This short examines the loss of the sense of sin, the necessity of repentance, Christ’s institution of Confession, and why the Church continues to teach that this sacrament is essential for those seeking forgiveness of post baptismal mortal sins.

Confession is not a human tradition.

It is a gift of divine mercy established by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

👉 This truth is hard, but it is merciful.

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