Sacrament of Confession

What happens during confession? 

Caller: I have sins from 62 years

Caller: I decided to go to confession every we

Caller: those that don't confess to a priest

Caller: Priest helped me understand sacrament

Caller: What if I forget to confess mortal sin

Caller: what if I confess the same sin over an

Steps to come back to confession

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the myths of confession. Topics included: the sacrament of confession (3:01), what happens during confession (10:20), caller: I have sins from 62 years, how can I confess those (17:00), caller: I decided to go to confession every week one Lent and it changed my life (24:09), caller: what does God think about those that doesn't confess to a priest (30:29), caller: my priest helped me understand the sacrament (33:39), what if I forget to confession mortal sin? (38:42), caller: what if I confession the same sin over and over (42:51), steps to return to confession (48:46). 

Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the myths of confession. Topics included: the sacrament of confession (3:01), what happens during confession (10:20), caller: I have sins from 62 years, how can I confess those (17:00), caller: I decided to go to confession every week one Lent and it changed my life (24:09), caller: what does God think about those that doesn't confess to a priest (30:29), caller: my priest helped me understand the sacrament (33:39), what if I forget to confession mortal sin? (38:42), caller: what if I confession the same sin over and over (42:51), steps to return to confession (48:46).

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Myths About Confession - August 1, 2023

Not preparing for Mass

Importance for silence

What should we do after Mass?

Confession before Mass

Fr. Brian O’Brien joins Patrick for a conversation about Preparing for Mass & Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass 
(4:00) – Why are we tempted to not prepare for Mass and What are the benefits of preparing yourself for Mass?
(9:08) How do Clergy prepare themselves for Mass and how can people in the congregation offer intentions at Mass?
(23:00) – Importance of silence in Mass
Joe - I prep in the car on the way there and try to meditate in the pew before mass begins.
(25:09) – Kids should be brought to Mass.
Email from Beth – Family starts with a prayer as they drive to Mass and talk about the readings beforehand.
Jan – I watch Bishop Barron and pre-read the readings.
Email from Mary – I like to prepare in various ways to for the Mass, particularly with wearing themed clothing to match the liturgical calendar.
(32:59) – What should we do after Mass?
Deacon Martin - Taught that every Friday is Good Friday, and every Sunday is Easter Sunday so prep can start on Monday, so we don't have to cram it in 30m before Mass.
(40:02) – the importance of confession before Mass and how do you address the argument that Mass is boring?
Jason - How I prep for mass with young family.
Cathleen - Priests in Baltimore always said prayer to HS before homily.
(49:38) - Where to find the readings for Sunday Mass?

Original Air Date: May 31, 2023

Fr. Brian O’Brien joins Patrick for a conversation about Preparing for Mass &amp; Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass 
<ul>
<li>(4:00) – Why are we tempted to not prepare for Mass and What are the benefits of preparing yourself for Mass?</li>
<li>(9:08) How do Clergy prepare themselves for Mass and how can people in the congregation offer intentions at Mass?</li>
<li>(23:00) – Importance of silence in Mass</li>
<li>Joe - I prep in the car on the way there and try to meditate in the pew before mass begins.</li>
<li>(25:09) – Kids should be brought to Mass.</li>
<li>Email from Beth – Family starts with a prayer as they drive to Mass and talk about the readings beforehand.</li>
<li>Jan – I watch Bishop Barron and pre-read the readings.</li>
<li>Email from Mary – I like to prepare in various ways to for the Mass, particularly with wearing themed clothing to match the liturgical calendar.</li>
<li>(32:59) – What should we do after Mass?</li>
<li>Deacon Martin - Taught that every Friday is Good Friday, and every Sunday is Easter Sunday so prep can start on Monday, so we don't have to cram it in 30m before Mass.</li>
<li>(40:02) – the importance of confession before Mass and how do you address the argument that Mass is boring?</li>
<li>Jason - How I prep for mass with young family.</li>
<li>Cathleen - Priests in Baltimore always said prayer to HS before homily.</li>
<li>(49:38) - Where to find the readings for Sunday Mass?</li>
</ul>
Original Air Date: May 31, 2023

Uniting our Personal Prayer to the Mass - May 22, 2024

God makes a move & Mary

Understanding Signs

Caller: Moved out of living with bf

Being open to God

Caller: Discerning God's voice

Caller: Job discernment

The Apostles

Caller: leaving to follow Jesus

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about God's will. Topics included: God makes a move toward us & Mary (3:50), understanding signs (15:50), caller: I moved out of living with my boyfriend and got more into the faith (21:52), being open to God (25:25), caller: discerning God's voice (29:49), caller: Job discernment; what should I do? (35:48), the Apostles (40:53), caller: leaving to follow Jesus (44:27). 

Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about God's will. Topics included: God makes a move toward us &amp; Mary (3:50), understanding signs (15:50), caller: I moved out of living with my boyfriend and got more into the faith (21:52), being open to God (25:25), caller: discerning God's voice (29:49), caller: Job discernment; what should I do? (35:48), the Apostles (40:53), caller: leaving to follow Jesus (44:27).

Discerning the Will of God - May 21, 2024

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God’s judgement (2:30), particular judgement (9:51), correcting others (14:48), judgement belongs to God (19:52), caller: dying before confession (22:19), final judgement (30:46), virtue of hope (33:52), caller: judgement of Children (39:33), caller: what about those who committed suicide? (44:02), and caller: I think it’s important to apologize to those we hurt (48:14). 

Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God’s judgement (2:30), particular judgement (9:51), correcting others (14:48), judgement belongs to God (19:52), caller: dying before confession (22:19), final judgement (30:46), virtue of hope (33:52), caller: judgement of Children (39:33), caller: what about those who committed suicide? (44:02), and caller: I think it’s important to apologize to those we hurt (48:14).

Myths About Confession - August 1, 2023

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