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Struggling with confession? Wonder why you can’t just talk to God and get the same results? In this episode, I tackle a listener’s bold question, “Why confess my sins in a confessional with a priest?” and dive into how Jesus set the terms for forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

We dive into:
• Jesus gives the power to forgive John 20:22–23 and the origin of priestly absolution
• Psychological healing Why speaking secret sins out loud frees your mind and heart
• Priestly confidentiality St. John Nepomucene’s martyrdom for keeping secrets safe
• Communal reconciliation How your sin affects the Body of Christ and why you need a human representative
• Sacramental grace vs. private prayer Going to Jesus on His terms for deeper healing (James 5:16)

📖 Featured Scriptures & Sources
• John 20:22–23 “Receive the Holy Spirit… Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them.”
• James 5:16 “Confess your sins to one another…”
• St. John Nepomucene – Patron of the Seal of Confession

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