by Br. James Brent, O.P. Other Articles by Br. James Brent, O.P. Reasons for Confession 04/12/06 Lent is an especially good season for Confession. It is also a good time to review the reasons why Catholics go to Confession. In This Article...The Divine MercyThe Chosen InstrumentMeeting Christ The Divine Mercy On the evening of Easter, Jesus appeared to His Apostles and said, “‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I send you.’ And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of...