Repentance, Confession, Reconciliation

The Conditions of a Powerful Rosary | Fr. Ripperger – Sensus Fidelium

^ AP, ^ Catechesis / Church History / Sermons, Fr. Chad Ripperger, Prayer, Repentance, Confession, Reconciliation, Spiritual Formation, The Rosary, The Sacraments

The Holy Rosary is one of the Church’s most powerful weapons in spiritual warfare—but are we praying it in the way that makes it most fruitful? In this sermon, Fr. Chad Ripperger explains the conditions that increase the efficacy of the Rosary. He begins with the importance of sanctifying grace, teaching that Catholics should remain

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HIS FIRST CONFESSION LEFT HIM SPEECHLESS – Catholic Explained

^ AP, ^ Catechesis / Church History / Sermons, Catholic Conversions, Repentance, Confession, Reconciliation, The Sacraments

He’s in OCIA and just went to Confession for the first time. Afterward, all he could say was:“Thank you, Jesus.” He reflected on years of sin, walked into the confessional, heard the priest’s counsel, made an act of contrition, and came out knowing he had been forgiven. That’s the heart of Confession. It’s not about

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Former Pentecostal Discovers the Sinner’s Prayer Is NOT in the Bible | Sam Shamoun Answers

^ AP, ^ Catechesis / Church History / Sermons, Baptism, Catholic Conversions, Protestant Heresies, Repentance, Confession, Reconciliation, Sam Shamoun, Scripture, The Eucharist, The Sacraments

Video Description:A former Pentecostal who became Catholic asks a question that millions of Christians have never seriously examined: Where does the Bible teach the modern “Sinner’s Prayer”? Peter remembers accepting Jesus into his heart and experiencing what felt like the Holy Spirit. But when challenged to show where anyone in Scripture was saved through that

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The Exorcistic Power of Confession – Father Carlos Martins

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Welcome back to The Exorcist Files! In this episode, Ryan Bethea and exorcist Father Carlos Martins dive deep into the ultimate weapon of spiritual liberation: the sacrament of Confession. While exorcisms command immediate fascination, Fr. Carlos explains why the regular, humble act of contrition and absolution carries unmatched power to dismantle the enemy’s hold on

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What Happens If You Die in Mortal Sin? | #Shorts #ViralShorts – Excerpta Catechismi

^ AP, ^ Catechesis / Church History / Sermons, Excerpta Catechismi, Repentance, Confession, Reconciliation, The Sacraments

What happens if a person dies in mortal sin? The Catholic Church teaches that mortal sin causes the loss of sanctifying grace—the supernatural life of the soul. But not every objectively grave act automatically constitutes mortal sin. Grave matter, sufficient knowledge, and deliberate consent are required. A person who has committed mortal sin is not

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Do Christians Have to Confess Their Sins to a Priest? | Sam Shamoun

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What does the Bible teach about confessing sins to God, confessing to a priest, genuine repentance, and accepting the consequences of serious crimes? In this powerful dialogue, Sam Shamoun answers difficult questions about confession, the authority of bishops and priests, the seal of confession, criminal justice, and whether a truly repentant murderer must surrender to

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Can Mortal Sin Be Forgiven Without Confession?

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Can mortal sin be forgiven before sacramental confession? ✝️ Traditional Catholic teaching gives an important and precise answer. When a baptized Catholic commits mortal sin with full knowledge and deliberate consent, sanctifying grace is lost. Christ instituted the Sacrament of Penance as the ordinary means of reconciliation for mortal sins committed after Baptism. 🕯 In

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The 4 Sins That Cry to Heaven for Vengeance – series – Excerpta Catechismi

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episode 1: Why does Sacred Scripture say that certain sins “cry to Heaven” for vengeance? And why has traditional Catholic catechesis identified four sins under this solemn title? In this episode of Excerpta Catechismi, we examine the traditional Catholic teaching on the Four Sins That Cry to Heaven for Vengeance: 🩸 Willful murder🔥 The Sin

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Only God Can Forgive Sins… So Why Did Jesus Do This? – Sean Hiller

^ AP, ^ Catechesis / Church History / Sermons, Protestant Heresies, Repentance, Confession, Reconciliation, Sean Hiller

Should you confess your sins to a Man? or to God? What if God told you to confess your sins to “certain men”? Would you do it? Or question it? Let’s looks and see why the sacrament of Confession has been debated for 500 years now. CHAPTERS 0:00 Why Did Christ Do This?1:01 The Teaching

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The 7 Embraces of St. Mary Magdalene | The Hidden Meaning of “Do Not Touch Me” – Sensus Fidelium

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Why did Our Lord tell St. Mary Magdalene, “Do not touch Me” after His Resurrection? Was He rejecting her—or inviting her into a deeper union? This sermon explores the remarkable spiritual life of St. Mary Magdalene, following the Seven Embraces that transformed her from a repentant sinner into one of Christianity’s greatest saints. From her

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The Most Dangerous Lie About God’s Mercy

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⚠️ Many Christians believe they can always repent later because God is infinitely merciful. But the traditional Catholic Church warns that this attitude has a name: presumption. Presumption is not true trust in God’s mercy. It is expecting forgiveness while refusing sincere repentance and conversion. God’s mercy is infinite, but it never removes the necessity

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Death Can Come at Any Moment: Are You Ready to Meet God? – Sensus Fidelium

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Death comes when we least expect it. In this powerful traditional Catholic sermon, we are reminded that many souls are lost because they presume they will have more time to repent. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, St. Gregory the Great, St. Basil, St. Alphonsus Liguori, and other great saints, this sermon calls every Christian to live

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I Finally Understood Why Catholics Confess Their Sins to a Priest | Sam Shamoun

^ AP, ^ Catechesis / Church History / Sermons, Catholic Conversions, Repentance, Confession, Reconciliation, Sam Shamoun

Why should Christians confess their sins—and does the Bible really support confessing to a priest or spiritual leader? In this powerful teaching, Sam Shamoun explains why confession is not a man-made Catholic or Orthodox invention, but a deeply biblical principle rooted in Scripture, the early church, and the way God designed the human soul. Sam

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Catholic Priest Screamed At On Deathbed: Shook To Repent From AIDS Lies – Jesse Romero

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In this powerful episode of The Jesse Romero Show, Jesse shares a deeply personal and intense story of confronting his close friend, Father John Wadovich, a Catholic priest who baptized his son. What began as a visit to a dying friend revealed shocking truths about a secret homosexual lifestyle, lies about cancer, and AIDS. Face-to-face

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Answering the Top 5 Protestant Objections to Catholicism w/ Karlo Broussard

^ AP, ^ Catechesis / Church History / Sermons, Apostolic Succession, Protestant Heresies, Purgatory, Repentance, Confession, Reconciliation, Sean Hiller

Since the Reformation Protestants have made countless arguments against the Catholic Church. Some are terrible and some require much deeper thought. Today I sit down with my friend @Dr-Karlo who is an excellent Catholic apologist and author of many books I have on my bookshelf, to discuss the best COMMON arguments protestantism has come up

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How to Make a Fruitful Confession – Soldiers of the Immaculate

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In this sermon Father teaches us how to make a truly fruitful confession, emphasizing that the sacrament of penance is a necessary means of salvation after mortal sin. He explains in detail the required elements of a valid confession—contrition, confession, and satisfaction—while warning against modern errors, laxity, and misuse of the Sacrament. We must avoid

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Why Catholics Stopped Going to Confession

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⛪️ 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

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