Revista digital · Nº 758 · january 2026

Do you know the psychological dimension of the sacrament of Reconciliation?

The psychological dimension of confession highlights that the sacrament touches not only the spiritual, but also the emotional health of the penitent. Moreover, research in psychology shows how trusting relationships, such as that of the confessor, are one of the most powerful sources of inner transformation.

Francisco Otamendi

January 29, 2026

5 min read

El sacramento de la confesión no sólo tiene una dimensión espiritual profunda, sino que también se entrelaza con aspectos psicológicos que influyen en cómo se vive y se experimenta el perdón de Dios y el perdón a uno mismo o a otros. Comprender estas dinámicas puede ampliar la perspectiva del confesor, y de la otra...

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