The benefits are: God's mercy is communicated
in a
tangible way; Reconciliation with God; Personal encounter with Christ; Divine life is restored
in our soul; Grace is given; Confession reminds us of the price of sin; The profits of penance; Remission of eternal punishment; Temporal punishment can be diminished; Merit and virtue restored; Makes our prayers and works more efficacious; We benefit from the priest's prayers and penance; More fruitful participation
in other sacraments; Sacrament of healing; Strengthens our faith; Cultivates
hope; Increases charity; Fosters growth
in humility and
in self - knowledge; Helps to
form our conscience; Brings psychological benefits; Prevents us from falling into more serious sins; Improves our prayer life; Source of spiritual direction; Helps us becomesaints.