Confession Isn't About the Advice You Receive | Fr. Patrick Briscoe & Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress

What should you do if a priest gives unhelpful—or even bad—advice during confession? Does that mean your confession wasn't valid?

In this clip from Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explain the difference between the sacrament itself and the counsel a priest may offer. Drawing a helpful comparison to the homily at Mass, they unpack what actually makes a confession valid and why God's mercy is not dependent on the quality of the advice you receive.

If you've ever left the confessional confused, frustrated, or wondering whether something "counted," this conversation offers clarity, encouragement, and a deeper understanding of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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