Reconciliation
"Those who approach the Sacrament of Penance obtain pardon through God's mercy for the offence committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labours for their conversion"
(Catechism of the Catholic Church
1422).
A way back...
A way back...
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is about an encounter with God's mercy and forgiveness. It's not something to be scared of... no matter how long it's been or how big your sins.
The following two short videos from an American channel for Catholic Youth may be useful for anyone thinking of “going back” to Reconciliation.
Video 1 - Going to Confession / reconciliation ...
Video 1 - Going to Confession / reconciliation ...
God is Merciful
Since the disclosure or confession of sins to a priest is an essential element of this sacrament. In a sense it is also a "confession" - acknowledgment and praise - of the holiness of God and of his mercy shown towards sinful man.
Please check our weekly newsletter for times of Reconciliation at the Parish