Why Do I Keep Confessing the Same Sins?

November 12, 2026 · 32 min

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Have you ever gone to confession only to find yourself confessing the same sins again? If you genuinely want to change, why do you keep falling into the same temptations?

In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss what it really means to have a firm purpose of amendment, why struggling with habitual sin doesn't necessarily mean your confession was insincere, and how God's grace helps us grow in holiness.

Drawing on their experiences as confessors, the friars explore the difference between temptation and sin, the importance of genuine contrition, and why spiritual growth often happens gradually rather than through dramatic transformations.

They also share practical advice for making lasting changes after confession, including how to approach temptation one day at a time, develop virtue, and avoid discouragement when progress feels slow.

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