The Sinner S Guide To Confession

Fr. Francis Randolph presents a very positive and practical understanding of the immense value of the sacrament of confession for the modern Catholic. Father Randolph helps the reader to see how the sacrament of confession meets the deepest needs of the penitent on the spiritual, emotional and psychological levels. Step by step we follow the different stages of the rite, looking at the various elements of the sacrament and what they mean for the average sinner in the box. The author draws on his own experiences, on both sides of the grille, to explain what is actually happening in this sacrament, and why it is so helpful for growing in the love of God and neighbor. Because of so much recent confusion over the nature and purpose of the sacrament, the book tackles the common objections and anxieties over confession, and recommends frequent confession for getting rid of stress and anxiety, and growing in confidence before God.

From the author of Willing Spirits' a novel of three women, their deepest longings, and their most profound secrets. Barbara, Kaye, and Ellen, longtime friends, are inseparable but each nurtures her own secret. As a widowed mother, Barbara hides her persona as a writer of erotica. Kaye is having an extramarital affair that reawakens her passion but fills her with conflict. Ellen has lost her husband to a younger woman who is now pregnant-a painful blow, since Ellen and her husband were never able to conceive. But she is not childless? Ellen is still haunted by the memory of the baby girl she had at sixteen and was forced to relinquish at birth. Estranged from her family, Ellen realizes that if she is ever to find her lost daughter-now a grown woman herself-she will have to confront her shame and rely on her dearest friends.

Fr. Francis Randolph presents a very positive and practical understanding of the immense value of the sacrament of confession for the modern Catholic. Father Randolph helps the reader to see how the sacrament of confession meets the deepest needs of the penitent on the spiritual, emotional and psychological levels. Step by step we follow the different stages of the rite, looking at the various elements of the sacrament and what they mean for the average sinner in the box. The author draws on his own experiences, on both sides of the grille, to explain what is actually happening in this sacrament, and why it is so helpful for growing in the love of God and neighbor. Because of so much recent confusion over the nature and purpose of the sacrament, the book tackles the common objections and anxieties over confession, and recommends frequent confession for getting rid of stress and anxiety, and growing in confidence before God.

"How to Make a Good Confession" gives readers practical methods to start consistently winning their battles against sin. Fr. John Kane not only explains ways believers can determine how free from sin they really are, but he also helps them understand the devastating effects of sin and the urgent need for repentance. This down-to-earth, practical guide shows readers how to transform confession into a profound experience of God's love.

Two things, Christian reader, particularly excite the will of man to good. A principle of justice is one, the other the profit we may derive therefrom. All wise men, therefore, agree that justice and profit are the two most powerful inducements to move our wills to any undertaking. Now, though men seek profit more frequently than justice, yet justice is in itself more powerful; for, as Aristotle teaches, no worldly advantage can equal the excellence of virtue, nor is any loss so great that a wise man should not suffer it rather than yield to vice. Aeterna Press

How to make your Confessions less difficult and more fruitful If you still drag your feet about going to Confession, here's the help you need to enable you to overcome your reluctance and open your soul to the vast reservoir of mercy found in Confession. This down-to-earth, practical guide shows you how to transform your confessions from embarrassing moments in a dark room into profound experiences of God's love. The author, Fr. John Kane, provides solid guidelines for how you can (and must) make the most effective possible use of the sacrament of Reconciliation. Even better, he shows you how to carry the grace of Confession into your daily life, so that you'll start winning — consistently — your battles against sin. This is a book you can return to again and again in order to renew your sense of God's mercy — as well as to gain Fr. Kane's help in examining your conscience and bringing your life into greater conformity with the light of the gospel. Get Fr. Kane's help to confess well and avoid sin: One truth you must realize, or you'll never drive sin from your soul Two reasons why God forgives sin, but still punishes the sinner Three characteristics of the truly forgiven sinner: do you have them? Your past sins: startling ways they can help you love God more today True repentance and its counterfeits: three ways to find the genuine article How to tell whether you're sorry for your sins — even if you don't feel sorry The embarrassment of going to Confession — how it can actually help you imitate Christ! The heavy price of your sins: no, you probably don't realize it, and yes, it's worse than you think Why hating sin does not mean hating the sinner Why true saints will always consider themselves sinners Sorrow for sin: how it deepens your compassion for others How to take advantage of Lent each year to overcome your sins And much more that will help you get more spiritual fruit out of Confession than you may even have thought was possible! "It is a great thing to make a good confession, and this is a good book about how to do it." Fr. George William Rutler "This magnificent handbook helps you deepen your repentance and make it lasting. Don't go to Confession without it!" Patrick Madrid "Teaches us not only how to go to Confession, but also how to stir up sentiments of repentance and purpose of amendment that are necessary to receive the sacrament fruitfully. Worth reading again and again." Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. "Can help a person get into the salutary habit of a regular celebration of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation." Fr. Romanus Cessario, O.P. "A marvelous book. Can provide spiritual nourishment throughout the whole process of repentance, confession, and spiritual growth." Fr. Mitchell Pacwa, S.J. "A welcome blessing. It offers a fine examination of conscience, ideally presented to meet today's needs." Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R.

If you've tried Natural Family Planning and have discovered that your life is now awful - or if you feel judged or judgey, or if you trust NFP but your doctor doesn't, or if you're just trying to figure out how the heck to have a sex life that is holy but still human - you'll find comfort, encouragement, honesty, wit, and, most important, practical advice in The Sinner's Guide to NFP.