Vinny Flynn - 7 Secrets of Confession

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7 SECRETS of CONFESSION

(Excerpts from some of the reviews received.
Full reviews can be found at www.mercysong.com)

Those who read this short but insightful book should be able to approach the sacrament of Confession with greater love, fervor and gratitude. I am happy to recommend it to every Catholic and confessor.

~Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington

Vinny Flynn is my favorite Catholic writer, bar none. In 7 Secrets of Confession, he addresses the most misunderstood sacrament of the Church, and his readers will never look at confession the same way again.

~Felix Carroll, Author, Lost, Loved, Found:
17 Divine Mercy Conversions

Truly wonderful! Vinny Flynn has given us a gift for every soul, for every fallen-away child, parent, friend and enemy, and for every faithful Catholic.

~Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God, O.S.B.
Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israels
Hope www.motherofisraelshope.org

I will approach Confession in a whole new light of truth because of this book!

~Kathleen Beckman, Radio Maria Host, Living Eucharist,
Author, Rekindle Eucharistic Amazement

I encourage everybody, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, to read and reflect on these 7 Secrets especially all pastors of souls, formators, and teachers of the faith. This book should be found in every Formation House, Seminary, Religious Community and Parish House.

~The Most Reverend (Dr.) Martin Igwe Uzoukwu
Catholic Bishop of Minna, Nigeria,
Founder, Missionaries of Divine Mercy

Brace yourself, and dont say you havent been warned. In 7 Secrets of Confession, Vinny Flynn will guide you to a closer relationship with Jesus and a deeper appreciation for this important sacrament. This book will definitely be on my best of 2013 list.

~Sarah Reinhard, Blogger at SnoringScholar.com
Author of A Catholic Mothers Companion to Pregnancy

A phenomenal book! It will touch the hearts and minds of the Faithful of all ages, helping them to understand, in simple but profound terms, the beauty of the Sacrament of Healing and Mercy.

~Fr. Gary M. Dailey, Director of Vocations
Diocese of Springfield, Mass.

As someone whos had a love-hate-love relationship with confession for many years, I can vouch for the power of Vinny Flynns amazing 7 Secrets of Confession to change hearts and minds.

~Lisa M. Hendey, Founder of CatholicMom.com
Author of A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms

No matter which side of the confessional grille youre on, Vinny Flynns 7 Secrets of Confession is an indispensable guide to the sacrament of Reconciliation.

~Patrick Novecosky, Award-winning Catholic journalist
Editor-in Chief, Legatus magazine

You are going to love Vinny Flynns latest gem, 7 Secrets of Confession! In an age in which the sacrament of Reconciliation is so often misunderstood, neglected, and even ignored, this book offers invaluable insights.

~Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, STL, Author, Under the Mantle:
Marian Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest www.fathercalloway.com

With clarity, charity, and insight, Vinny Flynn has written a beautiful book designed to bring Catholics more deeply into one of the great gifts of the Heart of Jesus the sacrament of Confession.

~Timothy T. ODonnell, STD, KGCHS
President, Christendom College

Confession is one of the most powerful of all the sacraments, yet is sadly neglected in our world today. In 7 Secrets of Confession, Vinny Flynn provides a down-to-earth presentation that unveils its deep beauty and leads us to a more accurate mindset. Seeing confession through the eyes of Gods mercy, we come to desire it the way we desire Communion.

~Mother M. Assumpta Long, OP, Prioress General of the
Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

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Scripture citations, unless otherwise noted are taken from the
New American Bible with Revised New Testament,
copyright 1986, 1970 by the Confraternity of
Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.
The quote from Mark 5:36 on page 12 is taken from the
Saint Joseph Edition of The New American Bible
(New York: Catholic Book Publishing Co.,1970).

Quotations from the diary of Saint Faustina are taken from
Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska:
Divine Mercy in My Soul
1987 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM,
Stockbridge, MA 01263. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Library of Congress Catalog Card No:
2013911654

ISBN: 978-1-884479-46-5

Copyright 2013 by Vinny Flynn
All Rights Reserved

7 Secrets logo: Riz Boncan Marsella
Design by Mary Flannery

Cover art from The Love That Saves, 2013 by Maria Rangel
www.rangelstudios.com.

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
August, 2013

TO FR. PETER, OFM
my confessor and lifelong friend, who has
laughed and cried and prayed with me,
reflected to me the merciful face of the Father,
and walked patiently with me on the
path to healing and holiness.

To my beloved daughter and dedicated editor,
Erin Flynn, who kept me on track
and worked so closely and indispensably
with me throughout the entire writing,
editing, and production process.

To David Came, executive editor of Marian Press,
who, in spite of his own busy schedule,
made the time to review the manuscript
and provide us with invaluable editorial
assistance in preparing it for publication.

Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC

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