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Love Forgiveness Reconciliation, by Judy Dodds

Pope in General Audience: Every two weeks I go to Confession
- RomeReports.com - Published on Nov 20, 2013

The spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance are:

- reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace
- reconciliation with the Church
- remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins
- remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin
- peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation
- an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle
Catechism of the Catholic Church, para. 1496

Resources

Brain Mind and Behavior: Emotions and Health (Video)
Evangelize with honey, not vinegar, Cardinal Dolan says
Forgiveness: Letting Go of Grudges and Bitterness (Mayo Clinic)
Mirroring God's Compassion, Forgiveness & Grace - Msgr. Don L. Fischer
Pope Francis: God never tires of forgiving us
Definition of Sin (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
Forgiveness of Sins (Catholic Answers)
Penance and Reconciliation (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Power of Forgiveness: Forgive Others (Harvard Health Publications)
Reconciliation Activities (CatholicMom.com)
Sacraments: Reconciliation (AmericanCatholic.org)
Ten Steps to Start Forgiving (Pauline)
Reconciliation Activities (CatholicMom.com)

"When we seek forgiveness in a human relationship, the resolution of guilt can strengthen the love in that relationship,” Lynch said. “Likewise, when we ask for forgiveness of sins in confession, we have an opportunity to restore our relationship with the Father as a child of God.” - Archdioces of Denver

Organizations

The Fetzer Institute - Engaging with people around the world to foster awareness of power love and forgiveness in our global community.
Oregon Catholic Press - For more than 80 years, OCP has responded to the diverse and changing needs of churches and worshipers around the world.