Why Confess Your Sins to a Priest? (Aquinas 101)

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One of the most common questions raised about the Sacrament of Penance – also known as Confession, or Reconciliation – is "why do I have to confess my sins to a priest?" Why can’t we go to another believer, or go straight to Jesus Christ, the Divine Physician? In this episode of Aquinas 101: The Sacraments, join Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P., a Catholic priest and Dominican friar from the Province of St. Joseph, as he explains why you have to confess your sins to a priest.

This video is an excerpt from Lesson 27: Why Confess Your Sins to a Priest? (Aquinas 101) by Fr. John Mark Solitario, O.P. To explore the complete module, including supplemental readings and lectures, click here: https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/

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