The Eight Benefits of Frequent Confession Pope Pius XII wrote of the benefits of frequent confession. The Pope warned about the opinions of those who assert that little importance should be given to the frequent confession of venial sins. He stated in very clear words that “to ensure more rapid progress day by day in the path of virtue, We will that the pious practice of frequent confession, which was introduced into the Church by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, should be earnestly advocated.” He cited some of the benefits to be derived from it. (1) genuine self-knowledge is increased (2) Christian humility grows (3) bad habits are corrected (4) spiritual neglect and tepidity (lukewarmness) are resisted (5) the conscience is purified (6) the will strengthened (7) a salutary self-control is attained (8) and grace is increased in virtue of the Sacrament itself. Prayer to be Delivered from the Bonds of Sin LOOSEN, O LORD, we pray Thee, in thy pity, the bonds of our sins, and by the intercession of the blessed Mary ever Virgin, Mother of GOD, St Joseph, the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and all saints, keep us thy servants and our abodes in all holiness; cleanse us, our relations, kinsfolk, and acquaintances from all vices ; adorn us with all virtues ; grant us peace and health; repel our enemies visible and invisible; curb our carnal desires; give us healthful seasons; bestow thy charity upon our friends and our enemies; guard thy holy City; preserve our Sovereign Pontiff N.; defend all prelates, princes, and Christian people from all adversity. Let thy blessing be ever upon us, and grant to all the faithful departed eternal rest. Through CHRIST our LORD. Amen. (God bless you all! Evencia)
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