--- title: "A New Perspective on the Sacrament: 7 Secrets of Confession" description: Laura Nelson calls 7 Secrets of Confession a book that will give you a new perspective on the sacrament as well as on sin. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/10/08/a-new-perspective-on-the-sacrament-7-secrets-of-confession#) # A New Perspective on the Sacrament: 7 Secrets of Confession Oct 8, 2013 2:00:30 PM  |  by [Laura Nelson](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/laura-nelson) [![cover-7secretsofconfession](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cover-7secretsofconfession-2.jpg?width=188&height=300&name=cover-7secretsofconfession-2.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cover-7secretsofconfession-2.jpg)When I found out that I was going to review Vinny Flynn’s new book, [***7 Secrets of Confession***](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1884479464/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1884479464&linkCode=as2&tag=catholicmomcom), I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into it for several reasons: 1. Reconciliation is hard and I need all the help I can get. 2. I figured that “*7 Secrets*” would be less intimidating than a treatise on the history and theology behind the Sacrament.  And, 3. I met Vinny (briefly) in 2012 at the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show and was impressed by his warmth, humor, and with the time he took to speak with me even though I wasn’t a bookstore owner, publisher, or other big wig. After reading [*7 Secrets of Confession*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1884479464/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1884479464&linkCode=as2&tag=catholicmomcom), I found that I had good reason for my eagerness.  Vinny’s writing style is casual and accessible without being overly simplistic or shallow.  He doesn’t shy from tackling difficult topics such as the timelessness of God (my mind is still blown from his explanation) but he does so in a way that allows the average reader to digest it easily. Did I learn anything new about the Sacrament?  Yes!  More than I expected to, in fact.  But the most significant thing I came away with after reading it was a new perspective; a new perspective on the sacrament as well as on sin. I encourage you to read [*7 Secrets of Confession*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1884479464/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1884479464&linkCode=as2&tag=catholicmomcom).  Soon.  *Really* soon.  I think it will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of the role that the Sacrament of Reconciliation has in our relationship with God.  Don’t be surprised if you feel the urge to go to Reconciliation while you read this book.  I certainly did.  In fact, I’d better wrap it up.  Reconciliation is starting soon! [*Order 7 Secrets of Confession and support CatholicMom.com with your purchase*](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1884479464/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1884479464&linkCode=as2&tag=catholicmomcom) ***Copyright 2013 Laura Nelson*** ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F10%2F08%2Fa-new-perspective-on-the-sacrament-7-secrets-of-confession%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F10%2F08%2Fa-new-perspective-on-the-sacrament-7-secrets-of-confession%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F10%2F08%2Fa-new-perspective-on-the-sacrament-7-secrets-of-confession%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=A%20New%20Perspective%20on%20the%20Sacrament%3A%207%20Secrets%20of%20Confession) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F10%2F08%2Fa-new-perspective-on-the-sacrament-7-secrets-of-confession%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2013%2F10%2F08%2Fa-new-perspective-on-the-sacrament-7-secrets-of-confession%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Laura Nelson](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/245A8381-2.jpg) ### [Laura Nelson](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/laura-nelson) Laura B. Nelson is a Catholic wife and mother of three children. She is also a Catholic author, speaker, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd catechist, and full-time Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation. Laura likes to be busy but she most enjoys spending time with her husband and three children at their home in Grapevine, Texas. Find out more about Laura at [LauraBNelson.com](https://suburbansainthood.com/). ## Related Blog Articles [ Delight? Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2019/05/07/delight-2/) [ Cast Out Fear! Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2018/02/06/cast-out-fear/) [ To Quit or Not To Quit…? Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/09/08/to-quit-or-not-to-quit) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to receive our free daily digest email. Copyright © 2026 CatholicMom.com. All Rights Reserved.