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A confessional on which is written: "M. the Priest" is pictured in a Catholic church near Nantes, France. (CNS photo/Stephane Mahe, Reuters)

RADIO INTERVIEW: Sacrament of Reconciliation

February 27, 2023
By Catholic Review Staff
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Worship & Sacraments

Monsignor Richard Hilgartner

Lent is a penitential season, and a perfect time to discuss confession, penance and the sacrament of reconciliation. This year, the church is implementing a new Order of Penance, including new prayers for the Act of Contrition and the priest’s prayer of absolution. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Monsignor Richard Hilgartner about the changes in the prayers, and what draws people to the sacrament. In the second half of the show, Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. discusses Claudia Cangilla McAdam’s book for children that touches on the themes of reconciliation.

To read more about to the changes in Order of Penance, visit: https://catholicreview.org/changes-to-confession-and-absolution-coming-this-lent/

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