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Ep 07 - Can We Confess Online?

WKLY with Fr. Rob | Shalom World

People are desperate for the forgiveness of God. But it can be scary when you have to speak to someone face to face and tell them your sins. May seem to think that the priests are there to judge and condemn them. The Sacraments are a tangible way for the Lord to connect and be closer to His people. The Sacrament of Confession was initially a public admission of sin and guilt in front of the whole church. Eventually, the priests were given, through their ordination, the power to absolve people of their sins on behalf of Jesus. The priest gives us the embrace of the Father, the forgiveness of Jesus… Here are three things to remember when we get scared of the Sacrament of Confession: * The priest is not there to offer judgment; he is there to offer the forgiveness of God * We aren’t going to scandalize the priest or impress the priest * There is confessional secrecy So can we confess online through Facebook, Instagram, Zoom, DMs, or TikToks? The church emphasizes that we need to be physically present to feel the “embrace of God”. When we confess online, the guarantee of confessional secrecy is not fulfilled. The Holy Father, Pope Francis, said that if we are unable to go to confession, we can get absolution for our venial sins through the Act of Contrition. Episode Breakdown: 02:10 - The Seven Sacraments 03:03 - The Sacrament of Reconciliation 05:06 - Three Things about the Sacrament of Confession 07:57 - The Beauty of the Sacraments 10:52 - So, Can We Confess Online? 15:21 - Prayer Song: Goodness of God ft. Taylor Tripodi Learning to overcome addictions? Confused about God’s will for your life? How to train your body, mind, and soul? In association with FRG Ministries, travel, explore and go back to the basics with Fr. Rob Galea, Roman Catholic priest, and contemporary Christian singer-songwriter. Come, re-discover simple faith!  FRG Ministry: https://frgministry.com/ Fr. Rob Galea:https://www.frrobgalea.com/ Shalom World: https://www.shalomworld.org Support us: https://shalomworld.org/donate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shalomworldpodcasts/