The Need for Penance – On Contrition, Purgatory, & Returning to Innocence

About this sermon

In this profound sermon, we reflect deeply on the meaning of penance, perfect contrition, and the reality of Purgatory. Through striking imagery, Catholic teaching, and the story of St. Vincent Ferrer, we are reminded that although confession restores grace, our souls still require purification and healing from the wounds of sin. This sermon invites us to rediscover a true understanding of reparation, the Holy Face devotion, and the call of Our Lady at Lourdes and Fatima: “Penance, Penance, Penance.” We learn the difference between imperfect and perfect contrition, why we must detach ourselves from sin, and how acts of penance help purify the soul so we may enter Heaven with the innocence we had at baptism. This message is especially meaningful for those preparing for First Holy Communion or seeking spiritual renewal. Whether you are Catholic, discerning, or seeking to grow in holiness, this sermon offers powerful guidance, encouragement, and spiritual clarity. 🙏 May this reflection help you grow in love for Our Lord Jesus Christ, deepen sorrow for sin, and embrace the beautiful path of penance. 00:00 – Opening Introit & Introduction 00:26 – “Domine, ostende mihi vias tuas” 00:44 – The Need for Penance 01:15 – Disconnect in how we view sin and confession 02:00 – Confession restores grace, but wounds remain 02:38 – Imagery of mortal sin as a spiritual injury 03:30 – Why we believe in Purgatory 04:00 – Imperfect vs. Perfect Contrition 05:00 – Story of St. Vincent Ferrer and the penitent 07:03 – Perfect contrition leading directly to Heaven 08:10 – Why penance creates separation from sin 09:30 – Mortal sin as rebellion against God 10:52 – Our Lady at Lourdes & Fatima: “Penance, Penance, Penance” 11:15 – Devotion to the Holy Face 12:14 – Reparation and the purification of the soul 13:00 – Perfect contrition unites the soul to God 14:26 – Advent: practicing acts of contrition 15:12 – Message for First Holy Communicants 16:04 – The Three Hail Marys devotion 17:07 – The grace of Holy Communion 17:45 – Final blessing and conclusion For more on these religious & to support them, please visit https://papastronsay.blogspot.com/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SensusFidelium.TV - https://sensusfidelium.tv/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #Catholic #Penance #Contrition #HolySouls #Purgatory #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicSermon #CatholicHomily #HolyFace #StVincentFerrer #CatholicDevotion #CatholicFaith #Fatima #Lourdes #FirstCommunion #CatholicTeaching #Repentance

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• Repentance