# What Actually Happens the Moment You Confess?

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Podcast: [AfterMass](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aftermass-7397812)
Published: 2026-07-22T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-after-mass-podcast/episodes/What-Actually-Happens-the-Moment-You-Confess-e3madlg
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## Resource

What really happens the moment a priest says the words of absolution? This isn't just about feeling better after confession. The Church teaches that something objective and supernatural takes place, whether you feel it or not. Let's walk through what actually changes in your soul, why penance matters, and what many saints said happens the moment you are forgiven.

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