I made my first confession in 1962. We were trained by the Sisters of Mercy to tell our sins and say, "That's all, Father."

I have my first confession on Saturday before confirmation at the Easter vigil

I am glad you mentioned making an appointment for confession because sometimes you just need a little more time with your confessor when you're struggling with a grave sin. Most of the time it's a general confession which doesn't require much time so you wouldn't need an appointment.

It was 35 years before I went back to confession. My priest gave me this to read back to him . I hope this will help some. Forgive me my sins O Lord. Forgive me my sins; the Sins of my youth, the sins of my age, the sins of my soul, the sins of my body; my idle sins, my serious voluntary sins, the sins I know, the sins I do not know; the sins I have concealed so long, and which are now hidden from my memory. I am truly sorry for every sin, mortal and venial , for all the sins of my childhood up to the present hour. O my Saviour, let me be freed from the bonds of evil through the most bitter Passion of my Redeemer. Amen. O my Jesus, forget and forgive what I have been. Amen

I have to say, when in the distant past, ( I’m too old now! ) I had to confess sins of chastity/ purity, I was petrified I would scandalise the priest… it took me a long time to get through it.

Priests need to do the same!! I confessed and I said 3 things but the priest talked foooooreeever!!! Bless him….😂. And if you haven’t confessed in a long time like me…make an appointment!!!

This is the best explanation from both perspectives I have ever heard on the celebration of this sacrament

Would you please pray for this special intention. Years ago when in Missouri I was a Communion Minister. Agter my husband's death the kids and I moved back to Illinois. At a Mass in my home parish one more CM was needed. I went up. Because we had a Mass said in our home years before, I wanted to feel safe with Jesus physically here with my Mom, daughter, son & myself, so I brought 1 consecrated Host home. I didn't have my pick (spelling) with me that day but had a small heavy plastic case. At home it was placed in our china cabinet. Looked on it often. But now have not seen it. Confessed to Father. He explained why, even though a CM. I should not have done it and what would have been needed in our home to do so, non of which was explained at our parish in Fulton. I"m carefully searching for it. That is why I am asking you to pray for a miracle to find this Consecrated Host. I attend Mass on line weekdays and have been fortunate io go to Mass on Sundays. Thank you✝️🙏 Wonderful talk. Wish more could hear it.

Thank you, Fr. Mark-Mary. This is one of your best talks!!

Fr. Mark-Mary, the Holy Spirit led me to see this video. I have had past sexual trauma by men in authority. I'm in therapy. Confession triggers me for many reasons. Fr. Mark-Mary, please pray for me.

I end my confession saying I ask forgiveness for all these sins and any I may have forgotten.

Thanks!!! It has helped me to make a better confession.

Wish I could go to confession with this priest.

Great video. Very pastoral in the truest sense of the word.

Jesus and Mary bless you father ✝️🛐😇

Thanks for this Fr. Mark. Had my confession last December, 2021 & I really need to get back to cleanse my soul, big time!

This is so helpful. I enjoyed listening to all your points and suggestions. They definitely will help me have a better Confession. God bless you and keep you always 🙏 ❤️ 💛

Now that I am 81 I'm starting to worry about any sins of ommission.

❤‍🔥thanks, for preaching this sermon📿✝

I am so thankful to The Blessed Holy Trinity for the faithful loyal and true shepherds who give their lives for all of us. Who Love Jesus and are there for us to teach and guide us on our journey of faith, Thank you Father for saying yes to our Lord I love you as I love My Lord and I thank you as I Thank Jesus for helping me loving me and showing me the truth and the way to eternal life.

Man...I wish someone told me how to end confession a long time ago. Could've saved me from a really awkward one I had recently.

this helps me out as much....thank you Fr Mark-Mary for sharing examples of Sacrament of Reconciliation, examination of conscience. For me, I have a difficult time how to 'present' the sins. I want it to 'sound' beautiful. your guidance is what I have been praying for and you were sent to share your gift of being a priest. Have a great day and God bless!

You are awesome!!! God gave us a great and humble man in you. You have taken all the fear of confession out of me.....God Bless You

Thanks Father, This is really helpful. Thank you and May He continue to bless you in your ministry.

I appreciate the part "I don't want to cut you off." a couple of times, I felt I was being rushed to tell my sins. Would Christ do that? was my thought afterward. Setting an appointment is probably the best choice.

Thank you Father.

Great help thank you

Thank you Father I hope to find a confessor such as yourself

Thanks Father...always get something positive out of your content

Me too father Mark setting an appointment is a great idea for confession. Poco a poco vamos a llegar. Gracias Padre

Fr. Mark. Mary_ I was,very encouraged by your message today. Although I find getting back to sacraments very difficult. Almost panic attack tough. I am so far from practice, I don't know where to begin. Last time I was in confession, I cried for fear? maybe? Not sure. Just a little embarrassed as I left . I will follow your outline, but honestly I fade back at the beginning when you want those seeking forgiveness need to be in a place of mercy and love . it is a solemn time not really sad,but you often hear 'wiped clean. a new slate, ' not so easy. so more tears,which is so distracting . well,agonizing since I can't pull it together and then as time goes on, greater guilt,sorry for explanation.. Thank you, pray for me.. Your message was encouragement..

Good stuff! I love that he gives examples of what a priest goes through during confession as well. For example, it makes it easier on the priest when you let him know your situation at the start, and also letting him know that these are my sins…and I am truly sorry which let’s him know you’re finished. I needed this refresher as I’m going to confession today for the first time since prior to the Covid pandemic. Thank you.

God bless Father Mark.

Thank you Father. This was so helpful, kind, considerate and soulful. This gave me a great starting point to go back to confession. Been struggling with how to return for a year.

Beautiful video! Thank you.

Thank you

Thank you! I learned a lot listening to this presentation! May God bless you and continue to use you !

I am starting RCIA in September ( I wish it was sooner, but that is their time frame). I come from a Protestant background., so I have never confessed to a priest ever in my life. I am 41 years old. Where do I begin?! I've did much evil in my life.

It all makes wise sense.both THE priest and the penitent are helped.

Great and super helpful video! Thank you 🙏🏻

Hello Fathe! Thank you very much! God Bless You!

That was a great overview of important points, thank you 🙏🏻✨

Fr this was so helpful! I am a recent catholic convert, married, 4 children. Please make a part 2 about phrasing for grave sin, specifically sexual sin. I am still learning and I find these particularly embarrassing to confess bc I do not know if there is a better verbiage or where to find it. I know it’s best to not be in grave sin, I am really working on it, but chastity in our state in life has been challenging.

Thanks Father Mark Mary, this is definitely great advice!

Greetings Father Mark - Mary, Thanks for the kind and Thoughtful Message about the Importance of of Confessional Prayers before Lord Jesus Christ in all aspects. My Thoughts : Lord Jesus Christ in my Prayers showed me the Sins which resonates with Life of King David, King Solomon, Samson and Delilah and also Sodom & Gomorrah as a Valuable Insights to move on with New Beginning in all aspects. I still Pray in repentance for My Romantic Feelings towards Women of Other Faith before Holy Spirit to be in Path of Lord Jesus Christ. With regards with Prayers for Everyone, RanjithJoseph (R.J)

Excellent video! Thank you

About Adriàn Ortega Rojas, Vocational for The Priesthood in The Work of The Church, talk about I agree with Father Mark Mary at speaking about Sacrament of Confession, Thanks Father, we go to confess with Jesuschrist in the person of The Priest of God Almighty Father 🙏

Thank you.

Thank you so much Fr! This is a great encouragement to hear your love of the sacrament and the gift it is meant to be. All the points of advice are so helpful to keep in mind and lend courage that we are going about it as best as possible. Your words give courage. Thank you and God bless you.

Thank you so much, Fr. Mark-Mary! This is probably the most comprehensive and yet simple explanation about confession. By the way, can a retired priest still listen to confessions? God bless you.🙏🙏

Thank you!!

Gr8 tips👍, thx💯

Thank you👍

This is so helpful! Thank you!

Excellent 😊

Very helpful video!

Really good advice. I'm going to use it.

thank you!

At 1:34 could you explain more how someone could explain more about their state of being/life if they are not say a parent, college student, a priest, im babing trouble with that part in helping the father with context that could help.

Great vid, thanks.

When Jesus will come?? , I'm waiting today , I heard when i woke " Saturday will happen giant event , very huge event" , hope he is Jesus . Suhail ⚘️ 💗💗💗

My church (fairly newly built) doesn’t have a confessional. I hate it. I know no one is going to hear my confession, apart from the priest). I still don’t like it. I don’t live in a big city, where I could go to Mass at another church. I’m l thinking of going back to my old parish, which about two hours away, in order to avoid my new church.

wait people still say the “bless me father for I have sinned” part? Idk why I thought I was only taught that in school 😂 Idek the last time I said that

Father do I have to go to confession when I miss going to mass on Sundays

What about gossiping, am I to be detailed on this?

There are at least 10 different sites all in a row talking about how to make a good confession. I am sure some are the same as toe others. Which means there are a lot of bored priests out there. James said we are to confess to one another. That is a good thing if you trust the person you are confessing to. But we all have things that we don't want to share with anyone, that includes a priest. We can always go to Jesus and the Father and ask for forgiveness and they will always forgive if we repent, and turn away from that sin.

I'm older and recently learned that if you willfully held back on a sin then none of your future sins are forgiven If I understand this right then I have never been forgiven cause as a teen I did not tell those impurity sins. am I doomed?

Is going to an all you can eat Restaurant the sin of Gluttony? I am currently in a hotel in Greece and we are eating a lot in the all you can eat Restaurant. I mean really a lot. So I was wondering whether this is the sin of Gluttony.

What do you do when you do confess your sins , but the priest makes you feel shameful and, wishing you would’ve never even gone to confession? Or , makes you feel uncomfortable?

If you haven't confessed for many years. Do you have to schedule an appointment with the priest?

How about for impure sexual thoughts sometimes intrusive, should I specifiy those impure thoughts?

... Bible says “ confess to one another ... people sin EVERY DAY!!! How one priest can “forgive” if the person you have hurt is STILL HURTING!!! You need to confess to the person you’ve hurt and ask him/her for forgiveness and ask God for forgiving YOU hurting one of His children ....

Please note that we are taught to confess our sins to one another (James 5:16). The Apostles received power over sin from Christ ( Matthew 16:19, 18:18, John 20:23). They handed it on to their successors. Paul forgave sins IN THE PERSON OF CHRIST and with the authority of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:10). Paul had a ministry of reconciliation to Christians urging them to be reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20 and following). Orthodox and Catholic priests received this teaching directly from the Apostles and have practiced it continuously since 33 AD. NOTE: 500 years ago, "MAN" who is fatally flawed by his ego, decided that these BIBLE verses no longer apply. Can you be Christian if you DENY any part of the bible?

Is this priest in ny?

The best confession is when you are alone, on your knees, praying to our Heavenly Father!

I committed wrath to myself and others.

You can confess your sins even driving along , God hears your thoughts as you think them , a preist is not needed ,,

Gratias tibi Pater{InPersonaChristi} Mark-Mary; +++ + + + 1+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 2+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 3+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris TuI Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 4+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 5+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 6+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 7+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 8+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 9+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen 0+)Ave Maria gratia plena Dominus Tecum Benedicta Tu in mulieribus et benedictus fructus ventris Tui Iesus Sancta Maria Mater Dei ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et en hora mortis nostrae Amen + + +

To confess your sins to a man is blasphemy. The only one who can forgive you of your sins as Jesus Christ as he is the son of God. To confess to some priest or “ father” it’s not going to help you work your way into heaven. Salvation is through grace only offered by the son of God not buy another man.