Sacrament of Reconciliation
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My God,
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. |
The Sacrament of Reconciliation, or, as it is also called, the Sacrament of Penance, is certainly one of the most beautiful sacraments of the Church, but it is also one of the most misunderstood, and, unfortunately, the one that seems to cause the most fear and trepidation in people. Granted, it may not be pleasant for us to deal with our sinfulness, but we should not let that stop us from experiencing the love and peace and mercy this sacrament brings to us!
Here is one of the most important things we should remember about going to Confession: Do not be afraid! The priest is not there to yell, to condemn, or to make you uncomfortable. He is there to proclaim to you God’s mercy, and to offer you absolution for the forgiveness of your sins. What could be better than that?
How wonderful it is to be free of the burden of our sins! How liberating it is to know God’s mercy! How thrilling it is to know of God’s deep, deep love for us, a love that does not change no matter how terrible or frequent our sinfulness.
OLPH celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday, 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Any time at all by making an appointment with one of the priests
In addition, we celebrate Communal Penance Services, with the opportunity for individual Confessions, during Advent and Lent. These are great opportunities for us to pray together and support one another before going to individual Confession.
Don’t worry if it has been a long, long time — even years — since your last confession. The priest will be happy to welcome you back and will help you make a good confession. If you want to read more about the beauty of this sacrament and you want to familiarize yourself with how to go to Confession, then go here.
Even more information about this great sacrament can be found here.
Here is one of the most important things we should remember about going to Confession: Do not be afraid! The priest is not there to yell, to condemn, or to make you uncomfortable. He is there to proclaim to you God’s mercy, and to offer you absolution for the forgiveness of your sins. What could be better than that?
How wonderful it is to be free of the burden of our sins! How liberating it is to know God’s mercy! How thrilling it is to know of God’s deep, deep love for us, a love that does not change no matter how terrible or frequent our sinfulness.
OLPH celebrates the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday, 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Any time at all by making an appointment with one of the priests
In addition, we celebrate Communal Penance Services, with the opportunity for individual Confessions, during Advent and Lent. These are great opportunities for us to pray together and support one another before going to individual Confession.
Don’t worry if it has been a long, long time — even years — since your last confession. The priest will be happy to welcome you back and will help you make a good confession. If you want to read more about the beauty of this sacrament and you want to familiarize yourself with how to go to Confession, then go here.
Even more information about this great sacrament can be found here.
