The Gift of Confession
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
5th Sunday of Lent
March 29, 2009
The Sacrament of Reconciliation doesn't just take our sins away: it give us many benefits! Lent is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning in our soul. Our penance service is this Wednesday at 7PM. On the other side of this sheet I have included an examination of conscience as well as instructions in how to go to confession. Give yourself a gift that will be a blessing now, in the future and in the world to come as well. Here are some benefits of a good confession:
· Reconciliation with God
· A personal encounter with Christ
· Divine life is restored in our soul
· Our soul receives many graces
· Confession reminds us of the price of sin
· Remission of eternal punishment
· Temporal punishment can be dimished
· More fruitful participation in the other sacraments
· Increases our charity
· Cultivates hope
· Is a sacrament of healing
· God's mercy is given to us verbally, tangibly, and sacramentally
· Fosters growth in both humility and self-knowledge
· Helps to form our conscience
· Brings psychological benefits
· Prevents us from falling into more serious sins
· Improves our prayer life
· Is a source of spiritual direction
· Helps us to become saints
Father Gary