One of my third graders told me she didn’t have her homework because she gave it up for Lent! I told her that was wonderful, and I was going to help her make the best Lent ever. Starting this day, she would report to the classroom directly after lunch to complete her homework instead of going to recess. Her face fell, but I replied, “Just think, you’ll gain double the graces! Work done in school is not homework, plus, you’ll have five more sacrifices each week!” I expected her to be indignant, but she said nothing. At 11:45, I heard a timid knock on the door. It was the child requesting to do her homework.
WHAT A BLESSING LISTENING TO YOU FATHER . I AM IN PHILADELPHIA AND I NEED A PRIEST SO BAD I AM SICK AND I DO NOT WANT ANY PRIESTS AROUND HERE . ALL THE GREAT PRIESTS ARE NOT HERE I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO JUST HAVE A CONFESSION WITH YOU FATHER I AM 68 years old . I JUST LISTEN TO YOU FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME . HOW SOON YOU STARTED TO TAULK ? IMMEDIATELY I KNEW YOU ARE A VERY HOLY PRIEST. THERE IS NO COINCIDENCE. GOD WANTED TO CONFORT ME THROUGH YOU ESPECIALLY THAT I DONT GO TO CONFESSION FOR FEW YEARS .WHEN I USED TO GO EVERY WEEK OR EVEN OFTEN . JuST TO GET THE GRACES . FATHER PLEASE COME AND SEE ME I NEED A HOLY PRIEST . THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SERMON ON CONFESSION , and for THE LAUGHS MUCH NEEDED IT . VIVA CRISTO TE’ PADRE ❤I AM ITALIAN AMERICAN, BUT BORN IN ITALY. . I ENJOYED HEAR YOU TALKING ABOUT ITALY , DON BOSCO , AND ALL . AVE MARIA
@Pasqua Can I encourage you to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation even if you don't like the priests in your area? As long as he's a validly ordained priest, the absolution you receive is a valid absolution. I'm so sorry you struggle with bad priests in your area. We have the same problem in our Dioceses we seem to be going through a crisis in our Church but at the same time if you take some time to do the research, we still have some wonderful and holy priests who are well-formed, and who continue to transmit the Faith the way it's supposed to be. Don't lose hope! Pray to Our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows for guidance and assistance in finding a holy priest who can hear your confession. But please don't put it off entirely if you're not able to find a priest to your satisfaction. It's better to prepare yourself properly, make the best confession you can, and receive absolution for your sins. I will add your intentions to my Holy Rosary tonight. May the Lord bless you and strengthen you and may Our Blessed Mother assist you in your time of need.
This was really helpful. I’m going on a pilgrimage to Italy next week and have been looking for a good examination of conscience. I couldn’t make the confession times so I contacted my parish to set up another time that way I feel like I have time to do a good confession which I never feel like I have. Prayers for a good confession for me tomorrow!
Every time I listen to your talks on confession I learn something more. You are an excellent teacher Father. Serious subject in a most engaging fashion. Thank you! Question-firm purpose of amendment for our children living with someone. They cannot confess that sin then? Thank you again. 🙏🙏🙏
To think that I almost didn't convert to Catholicism because I was Terrified to confess my sins to a man (priest, obviously). But by the time it came around to my first confession, I had become friends with my priest. I chose to go to him because I knew he loves me. I was Terrified, but father helped me. I still get nervous, but I always ask the priest to pray for me, and that always helps.
A friend invited me with her last week. It was a neighboring parish and prayed Holy Spirit would help me ……WOW - careful but you pray for but was so cathartic / no excuses ….and definitely Holy Spirit using my mouth. Father was wonderful. I thought I was in there long time but it was start to finish four minutes LOL …. And after not a great one to someone I knew, this was fabulous!!!!
Careful 😊. I've confessed with Fr. Broom 3 or 4 times. He's blunt, as in he doesn't beat around the bush.When I was going to St Peter Chanel, my main confessor was Fr. Craig, who was so gentle. Fr. Craig also would write down names, such as of sick family members, so he could pray for them. So blessed to be Catholic and to have the sacraments!
Father, thank you for your teaching, may God bless you that you touch many more people. I have forwarded it to many people I believe important to me. How does one go for confession at to a parish priest who one does really like or have faith in?
Loved your homily Father !!! Thank you. I thought it was going to be dull, and I was beautifully surprised,St Ambrose and Santa Monica (now I know how to pray for my never listening family)😊😊😊
Father thanks so much for the beautiful explanation about confession. Can I please have the site where to get the ten commandment sheet. Thanks and May God bless you for all what you do to save souls 🙏
Thank you so much for sending this Father Ed and for all your spiritual guidance and help offered to so many across the world. I am still not out and about in the community except for hospital appointments and ops. It has been gòod to be able to revisit the Spiritual Exercises I did with you last year in Lent when our Care Facility was in total lockdown. May God shower His Blessings upon you and grant you the continuing gift of spiritual fortitude as you give of yourself in service to others. With my prayers and grateful thanks, Jenny Green - Dunedin nz
I just confess all my sins whether they are veniel or mortal. Because I have trouble telling the difference, because everything seems like a grave matter to me and I want a clear conscience. Is that ok? Haven't heard a priest complain yet
Could anyone tell me the name of the website Father Broom mentioned where he has the information he has written for examining your conscience. Thank you very much🙏🏻♥️
Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; Matthew 27:50-51 KJV When Jesus Christ died on the cross. He tore down the veil in the temple that separated us from God. And only the priest could go in and pray to God for us. Because Jesus Christ has torn the veil spiritually we can go to Jesus Christ ourselves. No need for a confess to priest anymore. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:7-9 KJV
Confession is a sacrament instituted by Our Lord Jesus Christ. It's biblical. I am so sorry our protestant brothers and sisters don't see it that way. I hope you will one day. Have a nice day and may Our Lord bless you.
Mocking our faith is criticism of something you obviously don't understand,we Catholics are the only reason you have a Bible,amongst many other things,I will pray for you to convert and finally see the truth. Why were you watching a Catholic speaker?????🙏🙏🙏
How blessed we are to have you Father!! Thank you very much! 🙏
One of my third graders told me she didn’t have her homework because she gave it up for Lent! I told her that was wonderful, and I was going to help her make the best Lent ever. Starting this day, she would report to the classroom directly after lunch to complete her homework instead of going to recess. Her face fell, but I replied, “Just think, you’ll gain double the graces! Work done in school is not homework, plus, you’ll have five more sacrifices each week!”
I expected her to be indignant, but she said nothing. At 11:45, I heard a timid knock on the door. It was the child requesting to do her homework.
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Best talk and teaching for confession!! Wow. Thanks fr. Broom
God is Merciful and Gracious slow to anger and forgiving...Thanks Fr for spiritual awakening about confession
Thank you father you are such a blessing and I love your style!
Si gracias padre escobita por su atension
GOD BLESS YOU FATHER. ❤
WHAT A BLESSING LISTENING TO YOU FATHER . I AM IN PHILADELPHIA AND I NEED A PRIEST SO BAD I AM SICK AND I DO NOT WANT ANY PRIESTS AROUND HERE . ALL THE GREAT PRIESTS ARE NOT HERE I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO JUST HAVE A CONFESSION WITH YOU FATHER I AM 68 years old . I JUST LISTEN TO YOU FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME . HOW SOON YOU STARTED TO TAULK ? IMMEDIATELY I KNEW YOU ARE A VERY HOLY PRIEST. THERE IS NO COINCIDENCE. GOD WANTED TO CONFORT ME THROUGH YOU ESPECIALLY THAT I DONT GO TO CONFESSION FOR FEW YEARS .WHEN I USED TO GO EVERY WEEK OR EVEN OFTEN . JuST TO GET THE GRACES . FATHER PLEASE COME AND SEE ME I NEED A HOLY PRIEST . THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SERMON ON CONFESSION , and for THE LAUGHS MUCH NEEDED IT . VIVA CRISTO TE’ PADRE ❤I AM ITALIAN AMERICAN, BUT BORN IN ITALY. . I ENJOYED HEAR YOU TALKING ABOUT ITALY , DON BOSCO , AND ALL . AVE MARIA
@Pasqua
Can I encourage you to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation even if you don't like the priests in your area?
As long as he's a validly ordained priest, the absolution you receive is a valid absolution.
I'm so sorry you struggle with bad priests in your area. We have the same problem in our Dioceses we seem to be going through a crisis in our Church but at the same time if you take some time to do the research, we still have some wonderful and holy priests who are well-formed, and who continue to transmit the Faith the way it's supposed to be. Don't lose hope!
Pray to Our Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Sorrows for guidance and assistance in finding a holy priest who can hear your confession.
But please don't put it off entirely if you're not able to find a priest to your satisfaction. It's better to prepare yourself properly, make the best confession you can, and receive absolution for your sins.
I will add your intentions to my Holy Rosary tonight. May the Lord bless you and strengthen you and may Our Blessed Mother assist you in your time of need.
Thank You Fr. God bless you!
Blessings
Wonderful Talk, Father. I learned so much.
Thank you for your wonderful Ministry, Praise be Almighty God!
Pls. Pray for My Adult children specially Two daughters!
Thank you Father God’s blessings 😇💞🙏😇
I’ll pray three Aves for this Priest. Deo gratias.
Thank you Fr. Ed I am your new subscriber here. May God bless you always
Blessings!
This was really helpful. I’m going on a pilgrimage to Italy next week and have been looking for a good examination of conscience. I couldn’t make the confession times so I contacted my parish to set up another time that way I feel like I have time to do a good confession which I never feel like I have. Prayers for a good confession for me tomorrow!
Every time I listen to your talks on confession I learn something more. You are an excellent teacher Father. Serious subject in a most engaging fashion. Thank you! Question-firm purpose of amendment for our children living with someone. They cannot confess that sin then? Thank you again. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Padre!🙏🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼
I just went to confession 90 minutes ago.
Thank you Fr.
To think that I almost didn't convert to Catholicism because I was Terrified to confess my sins to a man (priest, obviously). But by the time it came around to my first confession, I had become friends with my priest. I chose to go to him because I knew he loves me. I was Terrified, but father helped me. I still get nervous, but I always ask the priest to pray for me, and that always helps.
Confession frees from our burdens of sin
Father- I may fly out from Pittsburgh to go to you for confession. 1/2 an hour once a week here😢💔
WOW 🥺
A friend invited me with her last week. It was a neighboring parish and prayed Holy Spirit would help me ……WOW - careful but you pray for but was so cathartic / no excuses ….and definitely Holy Spirit using my mouth. Father was wonderful. I thought I was in there long time but it was start to finish four minutes LOL …. And after not a great one to someone I knew, this was fabulous!!!!
@@vstu7643 wish I could afford to fly out. How good is a confession when you have 30 minutes and 30 people are behind you. Not good-sadly✝️
I am so sorry Father for the loss of your Bishop friend 💜✝️💜
Careful 😊. I've confessed with Fr. Broom 3 or 4 times. He's blunt, as in he doesn't beat around the bush.When I was going to St Peter Chanel, my main confessor was Fr. Craig, who was so gentle. Fr. Craig also would write down names, such as of sick family members, so he could pray for them. So blessed to be Catholic and to have the sacraments!
I love you father 👏👏👏
Father, thank you for your teaching, may God bless you that you touch many more people. I have forwarded it to many people I believe important to me.
How does one go for confession at to a parish priest who one does really like or have faith in?
Loved your homily Father !!! Thank you. I thought it was going to be dull, and I was beautifully surprised,St Ambrose and Santa Monica (now I know how to pray for my never listening family)😊😊😊
Pray for me too 👏👏👏
Dispositive grace
My disposition
Grave matter
Serious sin
Full knowledge
Full intent
Sorrow
Fr. Eat drink and
BE READY is my motto now. I m trying daily.
Father thanks so much for the beautiful explanation about confession. Can I please have the site where to get the ten commandment sheet. Thanks and May God bless you for all what you do to save souls 🙏
fatherbroom.com/blog/2023/02/examination-of-conscience-3/
Blessings Anna!
Thank you father, i really needed this, thank you, God bless you more and more 🙏
Fr. I can't find the detailed examination of conscience? Can you tell where i can find it? I really need to make a good confession.
Email eroblesv5@gmail.com & request an Examination of Conscience
Thanks, i will.
fatherbroom.com/blog/2023/02/examination-of-conscience-3/
fatherbroom.com/blog/2023/02/examination-of-conscience-3/
Hello Fr Ed,
Where can one go to download your examination of conscience?
It’s on his blog page
@@michellenorleen3427 Thank you, Michelle. I appreciate your help.
fatherbroom.com/blog/2023/02/examination-of-conscience-3/
fatherbroom.com/blog/2023/02/examination-of-conscience-3/
Thank you so much for sending this Father Ed and for all your spiritual guidance and help offered to so many across the world. I am still not out and about in the community except for hospital appointments and ops. It has been gòod to be able to revisit the Spiritual Exercises I did with you last year in Lent when our Care Facility was in total lockdown. May God shower His Blessings upon you and grant you the continuing gift of spiritual fortitude as you give of yourself in service to others. With my prayers and grateful thanks, Jenny Green - Dunedin nz
March 20, 2023. Father, where can I find your 10 commandments guide to a good confession, please?
fatherbroom.com/blog/2023/02/examination-of-conscience-3/
I would like a copy of this examination of conscience you speak of ? I don't know how to get to the link you speak of . Please help
I just confess all my sins whether they are veniel or mortal. Because I have trouble telling the difference, because everything seems like a grave matter to me and I want a clear conscience. Is that ok? Haven't heard a priest complain yet
Begging for God's grace and sorrow
Could anyone tell me the name of the website Father Broom mentioned where he has the information he has written for examining your conscience. Thank you very much🙏🏻♥️
fatherbroom.com/blog/2023/02/examination-of-conscience-3/
Blessings St. Anne's RC Church
Thank you so much. God bless🙏🏻❤️💐
🇮🇪👍.
Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
Matthew 27:50-51 KJV
When Jesus Christ died on the cross. He tore down the veil in the temple that separated us from God. And only the priest could go in and pray to God for us. Because Jesus Christ has torn the veil spiritually we can go to Jesus Christ ourselves. No need for a confess to priest anymore.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:7-9 KJV
🤣🤣🤣 hey catholics stop confessing your sin to human
Why? Our Lord Jesus Christ and Holy Scripture say we should. God bless you.
Either a chat bot, non-christian, or someone who don't know scripture.
@@Spiritof76Catholic That was a reply to the initial comment, not your comment. I totally agree with you. Keep the Faith.
Confession is a sacrament instituted by Our Lord Jesus Christ. It's biblical. I am so sorry our protestant brothers and sisters don't see it that way. I hope you will one day. Have a nice day and may Our Lord bless you.
Mocking our faith is criticism of something you obviously don't understand,we Catholics are the only reason you have a Bible,amongst many other things,I will pray for you to convert and finally see the truth. Why were you watching a Catholic speaker?????🙏🙏🙏
First step in the confessional...ask the priest if he is a sexual pervert...
Wear a chastity belt and when you see the little fairy in the dress getting excited get out of that box as quickly as you can
You are not Catholic are you? Too bad. You should give it a try!!! God bless you, whatever you are.