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Why must we confess our sins to a priest?

Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC as he discusses why we need the Sacrament of Reconciliation - and why we must confess our sins to a priest. This teaching is part of Fr. Chris's brand-new book, Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed!, a must-have guide to the spiritual treasures of the Church.

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