Forgiven

co-authored with Sr. Orianne Pietra René Dyck, FSP


Do you get anxious when you go to Confession? Are you confused about why you have to go at all?

This pocket-sized, practical book helps you discover (or rediscover!) the sacrament of Confession as a healing and life-giving encounter with Jesus. Overcome your fears and experience the awesome gift God offers us in the Sacrament of Confession with Forgiven, featuring:

  • A guide to prepare for Confession
  • Practical tips for going to Confession, including a step-by-step breakdown of what happens during the sacrament
  • Popular questions and answers about Confession
  • An introduction to the examen prayer with tips to help you grow in virtue and deepen your relationship with God between confessions
  • Prayers and scripture passages

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Reviews

"Forgiven has shed new light on the sacrament of Reconciliation and the daily Examen prayer for me, and I’ve never been more encouraged to get back in the confessional.”
— Amanda Ho, CCO Campus Missionary and Team Leader

"As someone who wishes I had this book as a teen, I’m thankful to have it now as a young adult. It demystifies Confession, making it a lot less scary and an opportunity for profound spiritual growth and healing. I highly recommend it to any seeking souls ready to embark on a journey of grace and forgiveness.”
— Chenele Shaw, Co-director of Before Gethsemane Initiative, Host of Ave Spotlight podcast, and Co-host of Anti-Depressing podcast

"... an important book for our time."
— Michael R. Heinlein, Author of Glorifying Christ: The Life of Cardinal Francis E. George, O.M.I. | Read more >>

"Forgiven unwinds the web of poor catechesis and self-taught shame surrounding Confession and offers the reader a compassionate, merciful, and practical way to make Confession a healthy habit. For everyone from the scrupulous to those fearful of Confession, I’d recommend this quick read!"
— Nick Sciarappa, Youth Minister at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Diocese of Pittsburgh

"This book offers an encouraging and consoling introduction to the sacrament of Reconciliation that will enrich your faith whether you’re preparing for your first Confession or your thousandth."
— Father Cassidy Stinson, Administrator, St. Jude Catholic Church, Radford, VA

"[This is] as thorough a guide to confession for young people that I’ve ever seen." —Carolyn Astfolk, Catholic author | Read more >>