Going to Confession can be daunting. You may wonder: Why can't I tell God I'm sorry in private? What is the point of going to Confession?

In Why Go to Confession?, Fr John Flader answers the questions about Confession that many Catholics have but are perhaps too afraid to ask. Drawing on Scripture and the Catechism, as well as the teaching of the saints and recent Popes, Fr Flader reveals that, far from being an unnecessary burden, Confession is in fact a gift from the risen Christ that meets our deepest needs.

With both pastoral warmth and practical wisdom, Fr Flader explains:

• Why we need to confess our sins aloud
• How the words of absolution can bring us true peace
• The spiritual benefits of going to Confession regularly, which include helping us in the struggle against sin
• How often we should receive the Sacrament
• How to make an Examination of Conscience
• What to say and do in Confession

While providing particular help to those who have been away from the sacrament for some time, this thorough guide will also be of great help to anyone who wants to be better prepared for their encounter with Jesus in the Confessional. Offering both practical and spiritual advice, Why Go to Confession? will leave you with a greater joy and appreciation of one of the Church's greatest treasures.