Why the Traditional Latin Confession Feels Different (And What It Does for Your Soul) (Audio Only)

Traditional Confession vs Novus Ordo, what actually happens in the confessional, and why does the traditional form feel so different? A side-by-side PDF comparison of both forms is available on Patreon: In this episode of The Latin Prayer Podcast, we walk through a real confession experience that reveals the depth of the traditional rite of Confession. This is not a question of validity, the grace of the sacrament is real, but a careful look at what the traditional form does at every stage. We examine: - The priest’s prayers before you even begin speaking - The role of precision in confessing sins (number and kind) - The hidden prayers said during your Act of Contrition - The full weight of absolution: Ego te absolvo - The final blessing applying the merits of Christ, Our Lady, and the saints This episode is a guided comparison to help you understand the structure, theology, and spiritual intensity of the traditional confession. It is not merely a difference in form, but a deeper expression of how seriously the Church treats sin, mercy, and healing. A huge thank you to my Patrons! To follow me on other platforms Click on my LinkTree below. linktr.ee/dylandrego Submit Prayer Requests or comments / suggestions: thelatinprayerpodcast@gmail.com To Support FishEaters.com Click Here ( / fisheaters ) Join me and others in praying the Holy Rosary every day; here are the Spotify quick links to the Rosary: Joyful Mysteries Sorrowful Mysteries Glorious Mysteries Luminous Mysteries 15 Decade Rosary Know that if you are listening to this, I am praying for you. Please continue to pray with me and for me and my family. May everything you do be Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. God Love You! Valete (Goodbye) This podcast may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not always have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in our efforts to advanced the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church for the promulgation of religious education. We believe this constitutes a "fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US copyright law, and section 29, 29.1 & 29.2 of the Canadian copyright act. Music Credit: 3MDEHDDQTEJ1NBB0

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Why the Traditional Latin Confession Feels Different (And What It Does for Your Soul) (Audio Only) is an episode from The Latin Prayer Podcast by Dylan Drego.

This episode is 8:23 long.

This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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