Invited: Your Journey Into the Catholic Church

What does “guilt is to sin what pain is to the body” mean? How does it change the way you think about feeling ashamed of your sins? In what ways might embracing appropriate guilt (rather than avoiding it) actually lead to greater spiritual freedom?

What’s the problem with treating Confession like a car wash? What makes it difficult for you to see Confession as an encounter with Christ’s mercy rather than a spiritual requirement to check off?

Why do you think we’re all tempted to explain away our sins or blame others? How might taking full responsibility for our actions, without backstory or excuses, actually make the experience of Confession less awkward and more liberating?