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 The SalvationHistory.com Library of Apologetics - Confession and Penance
An excellent first stop for introductions to Catholic belief and practice. See also:
 - Penance and Reconciliation: Catholic Rites and Teachings

 Sacrament of Penance
From The Catholic Encyclopedia. See also:
- Absolution
- Attrition
- Contrition
- Reserved Cases
- Seal of Confession

 Scriptural Basis for the Sacrament of Penance
A good short study by Father William Most.

 Church Fathers on the Sacrament of Penance
Some statements illustrating the practice of auricular confession. See also, a short analysis:
- Sacrament of Penance in the Early Church


 First Confession and First Communion
An insightful reflection by Cardinal John Wright, the late Prefect of the Vatican's Sacred Congregation for the Clergy.


 Rediscovering Frequent Reflection
An excellent, practical reflection by Father Ronald Lawler, O.F.M. Cap.


 The Virtue of Penance
What it is and why it's important, according to the writings of St. Bonaventure.