Responding to the concern that many people feel too unworthy to return to Confession, the Bishop of Lancaster said: “God’s love for you is greater than all the sins you’ve committed or could ever commit. Now is the time to come and have God take away the burdens of guilt that can often weigh us down. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to return to the Church or to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, this is your chance to re-establish and strengthen a relationship with God that will last forever" (catholicherald.co.uk).
Good news! Confess to God through prayer, yes, is a start. Confess together before mass 'mea culpa', yes, is a start. But to share ones weakness with another human, to open up, to openly confess, accepting and acknowledging thoughts, words and actions that were not in our own best interest, this brings us together, no?
Having shared these thoughts i have yet to formally attend Confession as a Catholic. What can i say about a lifetime of human error, growing pains, bad judgement and fear of doing the right thing? Indeed, i am overwhelmed and feeling unworthy, so it is good news to know that God's love is paramount. 'Reconciliation' is definitely a better explanation for the sacrament i seek.
Oremus:
I pray for the strength to do what is right. 'Speak, Lord, your servant listens', says Samuel. I pray that my own cup be not overflowing with self-satisfaction so that the Holy Ghost can fill this cup with grace: Speak, Lord, your servant listens. I pray for insight and humility. I pray for vigilance and determination. I pray for all who take Reconciliation, who choose to ease the yolk of their sins, who choose new ways, new points of departure, a new life with the Church. Amen.
Deo gratias.
Good news! Confess to God through prayer, yes, is a start. Confess together before mass 'mea culpa', yes, is a start. But to share ones weakness with another human, to open up, to openly confess, accepting and acknowledging thoughts, words and actions that were not in our own best interest, this brings us together, no?
Having shared these thoughts i have yet to formally attend Confession as a Catholic. What can i say about a lifetime of human error, growing pains, bad judgement and fear of doing the right thing? Indeed, i am overwhelmed and feeling unworthy, so it is good news to know that God's love is paramount. 'Reconciliation' is definitely a better explanation for the sacrament i seek.
Oremus:
I pray for the strength to do what is right. 'Speak, Lord, your servant listens', says Samuel. I pray that my own cup be not overflowing with self-satisfaction so that the Holy Ghost can fill this cup with grace: Speak, Lord, your servant listens. I pray for insight and humility. I pray for vigilance and determination. I pray for all who take Reconciliation, who choose to ease the yolk of their sins, who choose new ways, new points of departure, a new life with the Church. Amen.
Deo gratias.
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