What Priests Actually Hear In Confession (Without Breaking The Seal)

About this episode

The episode discusses what priests hear in confession while respecting the confidentiality of the seal.

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael share what priests actually hear during confession (without breaking the seal) 00:00 The Seal of Confession 05:05 What Do Priests Actually Hear in Confession? 10:31 Common Sins Confessed 20:55 The Transformative Power of Confession 28:11 The Nature of Sin and Forgiveness 32:52 Scrupulosity 36:42 Understanding Mortal and Venial Sins 39:19 How Penance is Chosen 50:41 The Process of Absolution and Its Challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, Fr. Michael Nixon

Topics covered

• confession
• seal of confession
• common sins
• forgiveness
• mortal and venial sins
• penance
• absolution

Keywords

• confession
• seal of confession
• common sins
• forgiveness
• mortal sins
• venial sins
• penance
• absolution

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Organizations: The Catholic Talk Show

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