How to Make a Good Confession: A Pocket Guide to Reconciliation with God (original 1943; edition 2001)

How to Make a Good Confession is about more than just making a good confession; it's about how to improve yourself and grow spiritually. There's a guide to making a confession in the appendix, but that's the only really step-by-step guide in the book. The text proper is a series of beautiful meditations on how to keep a proper mindset and avoid sin. The chapter titles form a good summary of the book's philosophy: "Cultivate true contrition", "Found your repentance on Christ's tender mercies", "Let sorrow for sin help you overcome your sins", "Combat your pride through sacramental profession", "Make reparation for your sins", and "Resolve to change".

Originally published in 1943 (Sophia Institute Press has retitled it a couple of times), it's full of good, old fashioned Catholic advice. Highly recommended for Catholics wanting to better experience the sacrament of reconciliation. ( )