What is the Sacrament of Penance?
Penance is a sacrament in which the sins committed after baptism are forgiven.
Kinkead’s explanation of the Baltimore Catechism · approved historical edition.
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How to Receive the Eucharist Worthily and Well
The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101
VerifyA careful treatment of preparation and disposition for Holy Communion.
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Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyCalm, practical preparation for someone returning to the sacrament after years away.
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Why Confess My Sins to a Priest?
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz
VerifyAddresses a common objection to sacramental confession.
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How to Receive the Eucharist Worthily and Well
The Thomistic Institute · Aquinas 101 · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Going to Confession for the First Time in a Long Time
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
Why Confess My Sins to a Priest?
Ascension Presents · Fr. Mike Schmitz · exact title, publisher and access checked 2026-09-11.
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Thomas L. Kinkead; sixth edition; Benziger Brothers, copyright 1891. Printed page 180, question 187.
Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; nihil obstat D. J. McMahon; 1891-09-05.
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