Br. Joseph Martin Hagan, O.P., on the Spiritual Effects of Confession

"During Lent, many Catholics return to the sacrament of Penance, some after a few weeks, others after many years. Most of us approach Confession seeking forgiveness of sin and the alleviation of a guilty conscience. Perhaps to our surprise, the sacrament has even more to offer.

"In one succinct paragraph, the Catechism lists six spiritual effects of the sacrament of penance. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Brother Joseph Martin Hagan, O.P., reflected on these spiritual effects of confession (The sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation), including reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace, peace and serenity of conscience and spiritual consolation, and an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle.

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Dominicana: The Six Effects of Confession (9 MAR 17)