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I picked the first, The Wonders of the Mass, book up because it was promoted by TAN books in an email blast. They were promoting a bundle of books by Father Paul O&#039;Sullivan. I know I have seen the covers before. After reading the first one I picked up a few more. And I realizes I should have grabbed the whole bundle. Each of the books I have read so far has been great. And particularly during lent this is an excellent read. The description of this book is:\r\n\r\n“Probably the most intriguing and consoling book ever written about the Sacrament of Confession. This little gem contains a host of true stories about Confession, plus quotes from the Bible and the Saints of the early Church. Shows how even Protestants admire Confession, how it comes from Our Lord Himself, and gives renewed courage and youthfulness of spirit to the heart and soul. Says that by means of weekly Confession any sin can be conquered! 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It supplies a need much felt, viz., a clear and practical explanation of the strength and consolation which Confession gives to the faithful. \r\n\r\nYou rightly emphasize the fact that Confession does not only pardon sin but that it efficaciously helps the greatest sinners to sin no more; it gives the weakest strength and consoles the most abandoned, if only they confess frequently. \r\n\r\nYou touch on points which are little understood, even by many Catholics, and your book will afford most interesting and useful reading, not only to Catholics, but also for those who do not be long to the Church.”\r\n\r\nI have a great personal appreciation for confession. I am a better man than I was, and confession plays a big role in that. And I strive to be better each day. Confession was one of the key factors that drew me back to the Catholic church, while I was studying to become an Anglican Priest. Part I of the volume The Secret of Confession states that it includes:\r\n\r\nConfession Was Instituted by Christ\r\nWhat Protestants Think of Confession\r\nFacts Are Stubborn Arguments\r\nWhy Does God Oblige Us to Confess?\r\nAll Men Need a Friend\r\nThe Choice of a Confessor\r\n\r\nIf you look at the list of chapters above for this section Most of these are titles of Chapters or they can be inferred. There are a few other chapters. A difference in translation or emphasis can be seen in comparing the chapter title:\r\nWas Confession Introduced by a Bishop?\r\nwith\r\nConfession Was Instituted by Christ\r\nThe book like others by Father Paul is powerful in that it is written in a clear, clean and crisp fashion. It is written from personal experience. And he includes enough stories to drive home his points. Without it being just a collection of his stories. One story he tells is about a young man who comes to him wanting to convert so he can marry a Catholic girl. Father Paul tells him that is not a good reason to become Catholic, he recounts:\r\n\r\n““Evidently George was not prepared for categorical questions. He hesitated an instant, and then replied: ‘I wish to become a Catholic in order to go to Confession.’ \r\n“‘Now, my friend,’ I returned, ‘frankly that is an extraordinary reason. It is precisely because of Confession that many of your co-religionists fear to embrace the Catholic Faith. And you mean to tell me that you actually wish to become a Catholic in order to be able to confess?’ \r\n“George at once, with unmistakable sincerity, gave me his ideas on Confession in words so clear and convincing as would put to shame many Catholics. He had grasped the full significance of the Sacrament and clearly understood what peace, strength and consolation it must give if properly practiced.”\r\n\r\nThat is in part what this excellent volume does for us. It helps us seen again the importance, and centrality of confession to our faith and our growth. He draws quotes from the church fathers and even protestants on the importance of confession to the Catholic Identity. At one Point Father Paul informs us:\r\n\r\n“A Swiss Protestant journalist received permission to visit the advanced posts of the Allied Forces and was given ample opportunity to speak with the soldiers. On his return home he published beautiful accounts of the chaplains. \r\n\r\n“Among the wonders of this awful war,” he wrote, “one of the most extraordinary is the appearance of a new kind of hero, the priest hero, of whom too much cannot be said. He is the admiration of everyone and a wonderful help to the men.””\r\n\r\nAnother story he shares is:\r\n\r\n“The South African War. A Catholic soldier was brought in dying. He asked for a chaplain. The nearest priest was in an encampment 200 miles away. The fact came to the notice of Field Marshal Lord Roberts, who at once ordered a train to go and fetch the priest. On the return journey the small party was ambushed by the Boers and had to surrender. \r\n\r\nOn hearing, however, that the British Commander-in-Chief had sent a train such a distance to fetch a priest for one dying trooper, they were astounded. Giving the salute, they wished the party God-speed.”\r\n\r\nBut the most important part of the book will be about the impact on your, your confession and your life. It is another fantastic read from the pen of Father Paul O’Sullivan. This book helps us realize the importance of Confession. It is another excellent volume that any Catholic would benefit from reading. 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