sacrament | Breaking In The Habit

Do I HAVE to Confess My Sins to a Priest?

One of the most common complaints waged against Catholics (and Orthodox) by Protestants is the sacrament of confession: “Why do you need to go to a priest for confession? Why can’t you go straight to Jesus?” While seemingly… Read More

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Posted on October 15, 2019 by CaseyOFM

Catholicism In Focus, Video

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The Struggle With Sin

Sometimes, even when all we want to do is please God, we find ourselves in sin

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Posted on February 20, 2019 by CaseyOFM

Theology, Video

Casey Cole, Franciscan, moral theology, reconciliation, sacrament, sin, theology

Not Wed to the Idea

When I was discerning my call to the priesthood, you might remember that one of the things that drew me to the possibility of being ordained was the sacrament of reconciliation. I find it to be a very… Read More

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Posted on March 27, 2015 by CaseyOFM

Discernment, Ministry

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