This episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is 
Holy Spirit fire meets tough love. The heart of it? Get your soul to confession: like, now. Not later. Not “someday.” Now. 
The Setup: Elizabeth Calls In
Elizabeth from Maine (and we LOVE her 
) calls in and says:
-She and her friends (all in their 80s!) 
hit up Dunkin’ Donuts every Sunday after Mass 
-One day the conversation turns deep 
: “Hey, when’s the last time y’all went to confession?”
-Turns out… many haven’t gone in years. 
-One friend was even told by a priest that her convert husband didn’t need to go.
-Elizabeth is heartbroken, literally cried after talking with them 
-But instead of despairing, she calls Patrick Madrid.
Patrick’s Book Recommendation:
“Lord, Have Mercy: The Healing Power of Confession” by Dr. Scott Hahn
A deep, biblical, and soul-nourishing read. Totally recommend if you’re rusty on the why behind confession.
Patrick’s Take:
“It is the height of folly for people, especially the elderly, to play fast and loose with their salvation.”
He said this:
-Jesus Himself established confession (John 20). He literally gave the apostles the power to forgive sins. Not a metaphor. Not a warm fuzzy feeling. This is real-deal supernatural stuff.
-You don’t know when your time’s up. And Patrick’s like: “Look, you don’t want to be standing before God thinking, ‘Oops, I meant to go.’” 
Embarrassed to Confess? Patrick’s like:
-Everyone sins. You’re not special in your sin. (Love you, but it’s true.)
-The priest won’t be shocked. He’s heard it all. He probably won’t even remember your face. And he’s got the cure to your soul-sickness. 
THE BOTTOM LINE:
Don’t be foolish. Don’t gamble with your eternity. Get to confession.
-
Do an examination of conscience
(Download the Relevant Radio App 
It’s got a confession helper built in. No excuses now.)
-Go confess with humility and sincerity
-Make a real effort to convert and turn away from your past
-Receive God’s grace
-Be free
Final Thought:
Confession isn’t punishment; it’s healing. It’s Jesus saying:
“Let Me restore you to the beauty I created you for.”
So, if it’s been a minute… or a decade…
GO.
Jesus is waiting. The priest is ready. Your soul is worth it. 
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