"Dear Doubting Thomas..." Part 2: Why Confess to a Priest? (#470)
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Greg Smith addresses the importance of confessing to a priest and the assurance of forgiveness in the Catholic faith.
Thomas wrestled with a very practical and painful question: Why does the Church insist we confess our sins to a priest when we can just tell God directly? In this episode Greg addresses the deeper anxiety underneath that objection—the fear that we’ll never really know if we’re forgiven, and the two common dead-ends many people fall into: anxious uncertainty or a shrugging casualness toward sin. Drawing on Scripture, the early Church, and his own experience, he explains why the Sacrament of Reconciliation is not a barrier but a gift of mercy that gives us something we can’t get anywhere else: the audible words of absolution and a structured path for real growth in holiness. Whether you’re blocked from the sacraments right now or simply wondering why “just tell God” has never quite been enough, this episode offers clarity and hope. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest…
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