IX. The Effects of This Sacrament

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

1468
“The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to
God’s grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship.”⁷³
Reconciliation with God is thus the purpose and effect of this sacrament. For
those who receive the sacrament of Penance with contrite heart and religious
disposition, reconciliation “is usually followed by peace and serenity of
conscience with strong spiritual consolation.”⁷⁴ Indeed the sacrament
of Reconciliation with God brings about a true “spiritual
resurrection,” restoration of the dignity and blessings of the life of the
children of God, of which the most precious is friendship with God.⁷⁵

PART TWO: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY

SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER TWO THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
  - Article 4 THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
    - IX. The Effects of This Sacrament

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team