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Paragraph 1496. The spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance are:

  • reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace;

  • reconciliation with the Church;

  • remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins;

  • remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin;

  • peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation;

  • an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle.
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