Confession, penance, reconciliation. The ancient sacrament of penance is called many names but has one purpose, the forgiveness of sins. Many Catholics and other Christians are at best uncertain about the need for confession, and many are anxious about the idea of sharing their sins with a priest. In this much-needed book, Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Sean Brown put all the confusion and anxiety to rest by answering the most common questions and objections to this indispensable sacrament.
As humans, we have an innate desire to be at peace. Sin destroys this peace, leaving the soul in a weak and deprived state. In Go in Peace, the authors demonstrate that, through the power of confession, one is freed from the burden of sin and brought to peace with God and himself.
You will learn:
- The biblical basis of confession
- Why Christ gave the Church the power to forgive sins
- Why this sacrament is required by the Church
- What elements are necessary for a good confession
- Why some sins require confession for forgiveness
- The psychological benefits of confession
- The spiritual benefits of confession
Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J., was ordained to the priesthood in 1976. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy and theology from the University of Detroit,
summa cum laude, master of divinity and S.T.B. degrees from the Jesuit School of Theology of Loyola University, magna cum laude, and a Ph.D. in Old Testament from Vanderbilt University. Fr. Pacwa has taught at the high school, seminary, and university levels, has lectured at conferences and churches around the world, and has appeared and hosted hundreds of international radio and television programs. His fluency in twelve languages and his extensive travels throughout the Middle East have afforded him a unique understanding of the peoples and cultures of this region. In 2000, he established Ignatius Productions to further promote the Gospel through multi-media teaching Presentations.
Sean Brown received a master of arts degree in theology and Christian ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1998. That same year, Sean began graduate studies in film production at the School of Theater, Film, and Television at UCLA. In 2000, he acquired professional certifications in producing and screenwriting. Sean now serves as a theological advisor for the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), where he incorporates his background in theology and film to assist in the critical evaluation of video programming content.
