Our Second Graders have begun their preparation for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation this weekend with a family workshop. They will receive the Sacrament for the first
time in November. Their beginning is a
good moment to offer a reminder to all that such a Sacrament is available to us
to renew our relationship with God.
God is merciful. As
Pope Francis says, God never tires of giving us His Mercy. We are the ones who get tired of asking for
it. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is
the ordinary means of receiving the grace, the healing and the strength we need
to overcome sin in our lives. Mercy is
available there in abundance.
This Sacrament is known by a variety of names: the
Sacrament of Penance, Confession, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Each of the names points to an aspect of the Sacrament. We do penance to show God and ourselves that
we have made a commitment to change. We
confess our sins and our Faith in God’s Mercy.
And we are renewed in our relationship with God, made one with Him again
after we have turned away from Him.
Let this be a reminder to us all that God is reaching out
to us with His Mercy. You may approach
the Sacrament anytime there is a need for it.
Most parishes offer a time on Saturday afternoons before the evening
Mass, as well as Penance Services for Advent and Lent. A few have daily opportunities, especially
those parishes that are staffed by religious priests. You may always contact the priest of your
choice to ask for the Mercy of God through the Sacrament. God is Merciful. Let us put our trust in Him!
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