Forgiveness is Not the Same as Reconciliation

Have you ever heard the expression, ‘To err is human; to forgive, divine?’ Surprisingly this well-known phrase does not come from the Bible but a poem by the English poet Alexander Pope.

Today, Fr. Mike shares some great insights into the process of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration and how God offers all three stages to us in the Sacrament of Confession.

America’s #1 Religion Podcast from Fr. Mike Schmitz: The Bible in a Year

The Bible in a Year podcast, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz and featuring Jeff Cavins, guides Catholics through the entire Bible in 365 daily episodes. If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you!

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Meet Fr. Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz serves as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and as chaplain for the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

He is a presenter in Ascension’s ChosenAltaration, and The 99 programs, and has a channel on Ascension Presents. He is also the host of the Ascension podcasts The Bible in a Year and The Catechism in a Year.

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