An eighteen year old apologized to Padre Pio for swearing, and was told that was not enough. What that means is far gentler than it sounds, and it comes straight from the Church’s own teaching on contrition. Drawn from accounts of Pio’s ministry, the Council of Trent, and the Catechism.

SOURCES:

1. Pio’s life and witness accounts:
   Padre Pio Newsletter (Diane and Deacon Ron Allen); EWTN, Padre Pio the Confessor; C. Bernard Ruffin, Padre Pio, The True Story.
2. Councils:
   Council of Trent, Session 14.
   3.Catechism:
   CCC 1451, 1453, 1454, 1455.
3. Gospel references:
   Luke 19:1-10; John 8:1-11.
4. Remaining Scripture:
   Joel 2:13; 2 Corinthians 7:10.

Exact wording varies by edition, so please verify passages in your own copy.

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for educational and spiritual reflection purposes only. It is not advice of any kind, it is not meant to hurt anyone’s beliefs or feelings, and it respects people of every faith and perspective. The seal of confession is absolute, and nothing here comes from inside it.