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The Inner Life – October 8, 2024 – Confession

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Father John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Making a Good Confession

  • Are all confessions created equal?
  • (7:42) How often should we go to confession?
  • How to avoid scrupulosity in confession?
  • John -Reflecting on apostles…I believe confessions started when apostles were with the Lord.
  • Nick – One of the great ways to say we’re sorry is to ask the lord to give us the grace to see us as we are. I came from a generation where it was hard to say I’m sorry. Confession is so good to have because it makes our communions enriched.  Need to be conscious of our sins.

(19:38) Break 1

  • How do you make a god examination of Conscience?
  • (26:52) Amelina – When we go to confession and confess our sins…how do we end it?  Do we say this is it or just stay quiet?
  • Mike – What is seeking confession from Jesus vs. going to confession.  I’m a new Catholic. Why do we need to go to a priest?
  • Mary Lou – Psychological aspects of confession. Studied this as a psychotherapist. Dr. Jordan Pierson talks about many who come to him need to get something off their chest. Once they’re able to say that, they become more happy and healthy. Confession is a good ‘ancient’ example of that. Better psychological state.

(39:03) Break 2

  • Gemma – After confessing sins, priest gives me guidance. I felt the need to ask a question about it, but felt bad about it, so I didn’t.
  • (42:47) What is penance in the confessional?
  • Susie – Came back to church after 49 years. I am homebound, so priest comes to my house to hear confession once a month. I know that I’m absolved, but I have a problem with forgiving myself.  How do I do that?
  • Dave – New Catholic. Been to confession, but one sin I’ve had in my life and don’t want to do it again, but don’t feel bad about it. I don’t know how to put it out there.

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.