About this episode

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss common concerns about the experience of confession and offer clarity on what to do when it doesn't meet expectations.

Have you ever left confession feeling disappointed, confused, or unsure whether your sins were really forgiven? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony tackle a common concern among Catholics: What happens when confession doesn't go the way you expected? Whether you've received unhelpful advice, experienced an awkward encounter, or wondered if a priest's mistake affected the sacrament, this conversation offers clarity and peace of mind. Join Exodus 90 and their Return of the King challenge: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining Sign up for the 2026 Men's Retreat in August: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/mens-retreat-brevard-nc-august-2026/ Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://a.co/d/0dx0V5AT O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://a.co/d/0hLdv7oU Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1 Training the Tongue…

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Patrick

Guest: Fr. Joseph-Anthony

Topics covered

• confession
• Catholicism
• forgiveness
• spiritual guidance
• sacrament
• personal experience

Keywords

• confession
• Catholic
• forgiveness
• sacrament
• spiritual advice
• awkward encounters
• priest mistakes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Exodus 90, Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph, Godsplaining

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