For some, scrupulosity is a huge problem, but I’d guess that, for the majority of us, laxity is more tempting. I know people who haven’t gone to confession in well over a year and still cannot think of a single sin they need to confess.
Is your whole Lent ruined? Should you go to Confession? Breaking your Lenten resolution isn't the end of the world; here's why.
A library book was recently returned nearly half a century after it was checked out, and the librarians are just glad to have it back.
Our internal “conversation” is broken, muddled by lies and half-truths. St. Augustine has the answer to the problem.
One unexpected command from a priest changed Charles de Foucauld’s life — and led him home to God.
From apostates to missionaries of the Blessed Virgin: an unexpected trip to Medjugorje transformed the marriage of Nati, from Peru, and Hendrick, from Germany.
The apostles were led to ask "Surely it is not I?" when Jesus said one would betray him. This is perhaps among the sincerest question we can ask ourselves.
Friday was a day of penance for participants in the Youth Jubilee. Several young people shared their experiences with Aleteia after a day of 25,000 Confessions.
St. Leopold Mandić lived at the same time as St. Padre Pio, but spent most of his life in Padua, faithfully hearing confessions until he died in 1942.
Eight of the nine siblings in his family entered religious life. He was a Capuchin for 80 years and a cardinal for two. His funeral is today.
One of the hallmarks of St. Philip Neri's apostolate in Rome was his dedication to the confessional, remaining there for many hours each day.
Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane, Washington, said priests would rather go to jail than break the seal of confession, despite a new law.
Fr. David Michael Moses' latest video on "confession for sinners" takes you through the different steps for a rewarding confession.
The Risen Christ wasted no time because he is eager to bring us back to our original relationship with the Father.
Bishop Daly of the Diocese of Spokane lamented the lack of exceptions and urged the faithful to contact their representative and ask them to vote no.
Catholic leaders point to the value of sacramental Confession for a child's early development and understanding of complex societal moral norms.
While the primary benefit of confession is the absolution of your sins, the sacrament also strengthens us in key ways through additional graces received.
