{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"&quot;Penance... Really?&quot; with Fr. Jacob Bearer","description":"What if penance isn\u2019t about guilt or punishment, but about love, freedom, and healing?Penance is not about shame \u2014 it\u2019s about love. Not about punishment \u2014 but participation. Not about the past \u2014 but transformation.  In this episode of the Faith &amp;amp; Real Life Podcast, Greg Wasinski welcomes Fr. Jacob Bearer for an honest and pastoral conversation about penance \u2014 what it truly is and why it still matters today. Moving beyond the idea of penance as guilt or obligation, this discussion highlights the beauty of offering sacrifices outside of Confession through prayer, fasting, and intentional self-denial. Together, they reflect on how these practices unite us more closely to Christ, strengthen virtue, aid in the healing of souls, and draw us deeper into the life of the Church. A thoughtful and encouraging episode for anyone seeking a richer, more lived faith.  Key Catechism References Mentioned   CCC 1450 \u2013 The acts of the penitent   CCC 1471 \u2013 Indulgences and the sacrament of penance   CCC 1474 \u2013 The Communion of Saints   &amp;nbsp; Guest Information Fr. Jacob Bearer Pastor, St. Edward &amp;amp; St. Lucy Parish Parkman, Ohio https:\/\/www.ssedwardlucy.com\/ Diocese of Cleveland  About the Host Greg Wasinski is a full-time Catholic Christian Evangelist and Author who has traveled the country since 2009, sharing a message of hope through faith. He has presented in over 130 cities across 29 states and two countries. His podcasts and video blogs have been seen worldwide, inspiring others to commit more deeply to a relationship with God and helping the faithful better understand \u201cwhy we believe what we believe.\u201d For more information, visit: www.GregWasinski.com Trilogy Retreat Property is a 24-acre, bed-and-breakfast-style retreat property in Northeast Ohio. With five guest rooms, a two-acre lake, a guest cottage, a swimming pool, and an indoor hot tub, guests feel comfortable while allowing their souls to find rest and experience God in a new way. For more information, visit:&amp;nbsp;www.Trilogy.center Music provided by, and copyright, Michael James Mette \u2013 \u201cGlimpses of You\u201d&amp;nbsp;www.MJM7.band  #ChristianPodcast#FaithAndRealLife #CatholicPodcast #Penance #Confession #CatholicFaith&amp;nbsp; #SpiritualGrowth #Evangelization #HopeAndHealing #FaithJourney #SpiritualFreedom #HopeAndHealing #BackToChurch ","author_name":"Greg Wasinski - Faith and Real Life Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/faithandreallife.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39449745\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196672665"}