Do This One Thing Before Every Confession

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How much are we entering into the Liturgy and Sacraments? Are we passive, or do we pray through these experiences and truly participate in these offerings?
Today, Fr. Mark-Mary shares how we can prayerfully prepare for Reconciliation, making our confessions in a way that is transformational for our spiritual growth.
Read even more about how the power of confession can change your life forever with the Pocket Guide to Reconciliation (tinyurl.com/226cllbl) from Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson.
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  • @lezliewhite6053
    @lezliewhite6053 Жыл бұрын

    I agree prayer is essential. I'm homebound and not been to a church in 2 years. I miss getting the sacraments of Jesus. And desperately need to go to confession

  • @TheMDelima

    @TheMDelima

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you in eastern Massachusetts? I can bring you Holy Eucharist.

  • @ConstantiaVerted

    @ConstantiaVerted

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw they can get someone to take the Host to you and I'm sure a Priest could hear your confession too. Give your local Church a call.

  • @juliakolbe511

    @juliakolbe511

    Жыл бұрын

    Please give your local church a call!! I pray for healing & patience ❤️❤️ sending lots of love and prayer!!

  • @monicadriscoll645

    @monicadriscoll645

    Жыл бұрын

    My daughter is homebound and our parish brings her Holy Communion and the Sacraments of the Anointing of the sick every first Friday. Perhaps your local church can do the same for you! My daughter has also been able to make her Confession when she has asked.

  • @monicadriscoll645

    @monicadriscoll645

    Жыл бұрын

    *one of our parish priests*

  • @applin121
    @applin121 Жыл бұрын

    Father you always communicate the love of Jesus and you always make me feel that everything is going to work out just fine

  • @bluebear7061
    @bluebear7061 Жыл бұрын

    When I go to confession, which is today, is like blowing the cobwebs from my soul.

  • @alexanderbrown2717

    @alexanderbrown2717

    Жыл бұрын

    ♥️ Roman 5 KJV 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 8 KJV 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. ♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

  • @memee1488
    @memee1488 Жыл бұрын

    As a new Catholic just beginning to understand the beauty of confession, this is so very helpful. Thank you!

  • @Cpripri85
    @Cpripri85 Жыл бұрын

    ASK OUR LADY AND YOUR GUADIAN ANGEL TO MAKE A HOLY, HONEST, CONTRITE CONFESSION. PAX.

  • @ckeast5588
    @ckeast5588 Жыл бұрын

    Father, I had the privilege of going to confession to you for our Lenten mission. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you, Father.

  • @nabodimma
    @nabodimma Жыл бұрын

    I need confession.

  • @ianmackenzie686

    @ianmackenzie686

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too...very much.

  • @ianmackenzie686

    @ianmackenzie686

    Жыл бұрын

    @and im johnny Indeed we should ⛪

  • @ConstantiaVerted

    @ConstantiaVerted

    Жыл бұрын

    go for it.

  • @daniellelm3

    @daniellelm3

    Жыл бұрын

    You will feel like a new person after

  • @thomasglawe8952

    @thomasglawe8952

    Жыл бұрын

    @@daniellelm3 100%

  • @therese_paula
    @therese_paula Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Fr. Mark-Mary, we appreciate you too being with us in this journey. Truly you are a priest and a friend to us. God bless you 🕊️🙏

  • @cheraybisaya
    @cheraybisaya Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fr. Mark, so grateful for everything you do and all the priests all over the world! It's been over 8 months since my last confession, need it so bad!

  • @trishspinazola287
    @trishspinazola287 Жыл бұрын

    This is such a beautiful video. I’m so glad I have watched it. Thank you Father!! I always feel such peace and am thankful to be a Catholic!!

  • @Richie016
    @Richie016 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Fr. Mark Mary for preaching this sermon.

  • @Adam_T
    @Adam_T Жыл бұрын

    The part about confession starts at 4 minutes in and is well worth listenting to

  • @gabrielstirling3207
    @gabrielstirling3207 Жыл бұрын

    I had missed confession for the last two weeks and was in desperate need of God’s grace. Such a great thing to watch before I went. God bless

  • @annmarievalenti9264
    @annmarievalenti9264 Жыл бұрын

    AMEN Think priests should all speak of. Email parishioners examination of conscience and to pray to the Holy Spirit before going into confession 🙏🏻 THANK YOU FR. Beautiful

  • @karenshannon5988
    @karenshannon5988 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for giving us this beautiful counsel! I will take this to heart and use these steps from now on! Thank you Fr. Mark-Mary!

  • @SharonKBM
    @SharonKBM Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Father. I always feel such anxiety when preparing to go and standing in line for confession. I go to confession every 4 - 6 weeks, usually, and it is so difficult for me. I will try to pray more and remember the cost of this sacrament and try to focus less on myself.

  • @marystenson2852

    @marystenson2852

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it can be difficult, Bishop Barron on one of his Word on Fire talks said about the grace of God that no matter how much we run from God we are running towards the open arms of Jesus. It helps me I hope it helps you

  • @SharonKBM

    @SharonKBM

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly @@marystenson2852 for taking the time to respond to me with this beautiful message. Our Lord is kind and merciful and I'm sure thinking of running toward the open arms of Jesus will help me be less anxious. I never thought of it in those terms. Thank you ❤

  • @gretchenortner
    @gretchenortner Жыл бұрын

    I plan on going to confession tomorrow. Thank you Father.

  • @piojsanthosh7009
    @piojsanthosh7009 Жыл бұрын

    Nice , thanks Father

  • @timschooler
    @timschooler Жыл бұрын

    This is so beautiful Father! And what a gift this living Sacrament is to us! ❤️

  • @tonyslupe3828
    @tonyslupe3828 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Common sense stuff. Hard to do, but have to do.

  • @TheMDelima

    @TheMDelima

    Жыл бұрын

    It gets way easier the more often we receive this sacrament. I desperately need to make my confessions every week and God is opening up my heart each day. I wish I could spread His joy super thick on everyone!! Please go, you will not regret it!!! 😊🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @alexanderbrown2717

    @alexanderbrown2717

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheMDelima ♥️ Ephesians 2 KJV 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Romans 3 KJV 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

  • @pedrolo2072
    @pedrolo2072 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips, Father!

  • @The5thKeeper
    @The5thKeeper Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU FATHER. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR PRIESTHOOD EACH AND EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE. STAY STRONG. PRAY STRONG.

  • @anonymousleapyear5616
    @anonymousleapyear5616 Жыл бұрын

    thank you for this father, I've always had difficulty going to confession and properly repenting, I often end up continuing to feel guilty and unworthy after confession, but when you said to focus on giving thanks instead of on your sins it's like something just clicked. I really needed that, thank you ❤♥

  • @fajmoraes
    @fajmoraes2 ай бұрын

    Father, I believe most of the items you've mentioned are included in the description of the 10 commandments on the catechism, including the social/ecological sins. Nevertheless, referring to the beatitudes is an amazing idea. Thanks!

  • @patriciamaley1560
    @patriciamaley1560 Жыл бұрын

    Father Mark thank you for including all us sinners in your roundup, We are all, sometimes afraid to be loved by the Lord. But, as a child I remember with pure glee walking out of confessional with a picture of an unblemished soul.

  • @annacpa58
    @annacpa58 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @judybaker2523
    @judybaker2523 Жыл бұрын

    Love the idea of imagining that I have Jesus in front of me during my confessions. Thank you so much for this🙏❤️🌹

  • @birdlynn417

    @birdlynn417

    9 ай бұрын

    One has to trust the priest, which sometimes trusting another is hard to do.

  • @MasterHackerChannel
    @MasterHackerChannel Жыл бұрын

    God reward you for your work Father.

  • @josephinerodrigues6400
    @josephinerodrigues6400 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father, I needed this talk. Since the last few days I've been meaning to go to confession and praying for the grace. I'll be going in about 2 hours when the church opens. God bless you abundantly 🙏

  • @PatMcAnn
    @PatMcAnn Жыл бұрын

    That was beautiful and worth rewatching.

  • @manuelvargas467
    @manuelvargas467 Жыл бұрын

    Jesus and Mary bless you father 😭✝️🛐

  • @charistan1997
    @charistan1997 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Fr. Mark Mary. I'm excited to have my next confession. I'll do better because of what you taught here. God bless you all always 😊

  • @MrCheesywaffles
    @MrCheesywaffles Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this delightful teaching. God bless you, and keep you in His grace.

  • @jonathandoe7678
    @jonathandoe7678 Жыл бұрын

    Got 2 kids under 3, one on the way, and plan for more. I ain't going to have a good disposition during mass for years xD

  • @IngridFelfly
    @IngridFelfly Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this wonderful video Fr. May God Bless you!

  • @chelledegrasse2787
    @chelledegrasse2787 Жыл бұрын

    Father, do you have any control over the ads displayed on your video? Lume is cutting in on your video with ads worded so that it sort of sets up a real challenge to receive this in a prayerful disposition.

  • @lorenzolozzigallo2589
    @lorenzolozzigallo2589 Жыл бұрын

    Such words of wisdom. Thank you, Padre!

  • @daretosay1800
    @daretosay1800 Жыл бұрын

    So awesome beautiful advice my friend and Father and yes we are going to make it 🙏❤️

  • @duniamaisha7695
    @duniamaisha7695 Жыл бұрын

    All i needed was forgiveness Bcz i knew what was hidden.

  • @TheFunfolks
    @TheFunfolks Жыл бұрын

    Away from our brokenness ..... Thank you, Jesus !!!

  • @karenrolt7201
    @karenrolt7201 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Father.

  • @vivachristorey4777
    @vivachristorey4777 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Father. This was very informative.

  • @annacpa58
    @annacpa58 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent suggestion re: the cross and Our Lady is excellent, thank you!!! YEs!! Thanksgiving, what is wrong with us, of course!!!

  • @seriouslymusical
    @seriouslymusical Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful 😊

  • @californiamom4913
    @californiamom4913 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @paulhill7726
    @paulhill7726 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fr Mark Mary

  • @paulhill7726

    @paulhill7726

    Жыл бұрын

    @jhony 3tears JESUS gave us the Church and the Church guided by the HOLY SPIRIT gave us the Bible.

  • @idaliagonzalez7945
    @idaliagonzalez7945 Жыл бұрын

    You make me feel like going to confession, thanks. God bless

  • @jojo_mcelwee6591
    @jojo_mcelwee6591 Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @metildajoseph5265
    @metildajoseph5265 Жыл бұрын

    Greetings Father Mark Mary, Thanks for the kind and Thoughtful Message on Confessional Prayers complete the Sacrament in all aspects before Lord Jesus Christ. Thoughts : Our Family stay in Repentance with Penential Prayers at Church for Family member - Sister Nonreligious (Nonchristian) Marriage before Lord Jesus Christ. Now We are staying within Our Own Catholic Values and moved on with New Beginning. My Prayers with Apologies and Best Wishes for Past Connections whom could have been hurt due to My Own Actions. Take Care. With regards with Prayers for Everyone, RanjithJoseph (R.J)

  • @adrianortegarojas1920
    @adrianortegarojas1920 Жыл бұрын

    About Adrián Ortega Rojas, Vocational for The Priesthood in The Work of The Church, talk about I agree with Father Mark Mary at speaking about Sacrament of Confession, Pray The Mass, Pray The Confession with the advice of Father Mark Mary of God Almighty Father

  • @carolherm
    @carolherm Жыл бұрын

    Father, I used to love arriving early for Mass and having some quiet time with the Lord before Mass. However, the people in our church, talk as loud as they're in a restaurant. I can't concentrate with loud talking. Should I just spend quiet time at home, then just come to Mass when it starts?

  • @tryxonia2712
    @tryxonia2712 Жыл бұрын

    Hey i have a question regarding my father that has started to join me and my brother in church after we, his sons converted and started to take the faith more seriously. I'd love for my dad to be able to go to confession. I want him to get Gods mercy and forgiveness and for him to be able to heal his soul. The thing is that he never takes the euqarist or goes to confesion and i think it's probably because hes in a secular unmarried relationship and he knows he can't do it. He now recently had a child with his girlfriend too and even though i'm really happy i got a new sister i'm just so sad if my dad can't participate fully as a catholic. I want his soul to be saved. Is there any way he can atleast confess in his current state? He is probably never going to abandon his relationship. Thanks for every answer and God bless you. If anyone wants to pray for my dad i'd be really happy.

  • @nicoleyoshihara4011
    @nicoleyoshihara4011 Жыл бұрын

    💯❤

  • @joshmitchell9477
    @joshmitchell9477 Жыл бұрын

    Where can I find that cross on the wall behind one? I’ve been looking for one like this for ages, to go into my home prayer space.

  • @ashleymariuzza7945

    @ashleymariuzza7945

    Жыл бұрын

    If you look up “Franciscan cross” you should be able to find one for your home.

  • @joshmitchell9477

    @joshmitchell9477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ashleymariuzza7945 thank you!

  • @bucsam1660
    @bucsam1660 Жыл бұрын

    The sound is horrible, it was difficult to hear, a lot of static!

  • @PaulPaullus
    @PaulPaullus Жыл бұрын

    Gratias tibi Pater{InPersonaChristi} Mark-Mary; +++ + + + 1+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 2+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 3+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 4+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 5+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 6+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 7+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 8+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 9+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 0+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen + + +

  • @wreloise1
    @wreloise1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much🙏🏾 When my thoughts wander…I present them in prayer…then go back to meditating on the mysteries Or Concentrating on the Mass ❤️‍🩹

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