#12402 Is Confession Catholic Therapy? – Ask a Priest - Fr. Sebastian Walshe

“Is confession Catholic therapy?” This episode explores the role of confession in spiritual healing, alongside discussions on the Catholic understanding of salvation, the challenges of prayer devoted to Mary, and navigating marriage in the Church when one partner is hesitant. Tune in for a thoughtful examination of these important topics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:00 – Is confession Catholic therapy? 09:45 – What is the Catholic view of Salvation as it relates to faith? 14:22 – I struggle with the time prayer devoted to Mary? 20:13 – Can you explain the foundation of the Catholic church? 29:05 – How can I get married in the Church, but my spouse doesn’t want to? 34:24 – I am struggling with accepting and understanding Confession. After a general confession, I find myself thinking of new sins or doubt of making a good confession 42:45 – Are sins committed in dreams sinful, and how can one deal with minimizing “sins” in dreams? 46:50 – Going through OCIA, what tips and pointers can Fr. offer as he goes through the process? 52:28 – What to do when she attends Mass and witnesses folks doing odd things…I.e. Drinking coffee, brings dog etc….?