The significance and importance of the divine precept of penitence, as issued by Pope Paul VI. It is described as a religious, personal act which has as its aim love and surrender to God.

Fr. Bart Pastor explores this Sacrament from many different perspectives referring to it as Confession, Forgiveness, Conversion, Penance, Reconciliation while analyzing various aspects of each.

Question and answers on some of the teaching of the Church regarding Confession.

A review of the Ten Commandments in question format to help in making a good Confession

The author assigns the names of Mercy and Forgiveness to the Sacrament of Penance, sets out some assumptions about it and proposes some remedies for problems within its practice.

A Council of Trent pronouncement as to necessity, contrition, fruits, and minister.

Declaration of Paul VI, 1972, on the proper use of general absolution in Sacramental Reconciliation.

A Canon of 15 anathemae on this Sacrament from the Council of Trent.

A thorough examination and dissection of the attitude and steps to a fruitful reception of the Sacrament of Confession.

An examination of conscience that uses a delightful meditation process that can help accept the Sacrament of Confession in the manner that Jesus would probably want it to be accepted.

Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick of Newark, NJ, says: "... one of the greatest gifts that God gives us is the gift of peace," and then expands on this throughout his Letter.

A compendium of prayers that is meant to help a penitent obtain Reconciliation through the Sacrament of Penance.

Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II. The big picture on penance, conversion, and reconciliation.

Concordances and word frequency lists for Apostolic Exhortation on reconciliation and penance in the mission of the Church today.

This Pastoral Letter of Bishop D. W. Wuerl, STD, Bishop of Pittsburgh expresses his thoughts on this Sacrament and its many facets.

The author gives some background information and presents the Sacrament of Penance as it is practiced today.

A short reflection on how to approach, partake in and conclude a session of, the Sacramental Confession with a Priest.

A pastoral letter on conscience, reconciliation, Gods Mercy as expressed by the Sacrament of Penance, and the Great Jubilee, by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. of Denver CO.

Along with things to consider when approaching this Sacrament, a list of sinful behavior is reviewed, followed by a message from Pope John Paul II on interior change that one might expect from its use.

Fr. Phil Bloom: "Confession is one of the beautiful gifts that Jesus has given to his church," and proceeds to explain his sentence and the healing it provides the penitent.

"Confession is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses committed against God."

Letter of Pope John Paul II to Cardinal Baum regarding Confession: it must be humble, complete and accompanied by a firm purpose of amendment.

A presentation of Confession the way it was before the reforms of Vatican II, reviewing the various channels of grace conferred by it, preparation guidelines and a list of some of the possible sins.

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1420-1498, we are given a road map in understanding and application of the Sacrament of Penance.

A contemporary approach from the Redemptorists which gives a review of the resources and its benefits.

Thoughts of a Confessor to Confessors, by Damian Fandal, O.P., where he cogitates on the arduous and the merciful aspects of this Sacrament.

A Bible-based article on this sacrament beginning with: "Whose Sins You Forgive Are Forgiven Them," by Fr. Jerome Esper, C.S.C.