Question of Faith
A weekly question of faith answered by Cleveland Catholics. Fr. Damian Ference, Vicar of Evangelization and Deacon Mike Hayes Director of Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland co-host with frequent guests from the Diocesan Office who join in the conversation. Sponsored by Briefcase Marketing--check them out at https://www.Briefcase.marketing
Question of Faith
Does the Number of Times I Sin Matter When I Go to Confession?
0:00: Maria Wancata from the Marriage and Family Ministry Office joins us.
0:50: So DO I have to count my sins?
1:17: So how well do you examine your conscience?
1:50: Canon 988: Re: Count the grave sins to the best of your ability.
2:47: Maybe you can give "an idea" of how often you do this?
3:24 If you're counting dilignetly then you're probably overly-scrupulous.
3:30: But more serious sins--you'll probably know how often you do THOSE!
3:49: Are you being honest and seeking mercy?
4:00: Have you shown that you're really thinking about your sins?
4:30: Try to go to a confessor you can be honest with.
5:00: Behind the screen confession vs. face-to-face.
5:32: Once a month confession for FD.
6:17: Root Sins.
7:25: Your biggest sin can also be your biggest strength and that can help you overcome your sinfulness.
8:30: Name what's actually going on as opposed to generalities.
9:13: Other sins that are symptomatic can help find the root sin.
9:34: On scrupulosity vs. God's mercy.
10:00: Go more frequently to be more self-aware and go deeper.
10:27: Do the Ignatian Examen.
11:05: Notice your feelings
11:18: Workout analogy. (retreats and "rehab.")
14:10: St. Ignatius' feelings
14:38: Happy All Saints Day
15:02: Church Search goes to St. John Bosco
Nov 19 Marriage enrichment event. Check it out here:
18:06: Burn your ordo!
18:44: Gospel reading for this week.
20:00: There are no sacraments in heaven!
20:50: All Souls and a bunch of Saint Days
Nov 1: All Saints Day
Nov 2: All Souls Day
Nov 3: Martin dePorres
Nov 4: St Charles Borromeo
