Posted on 08/20/2007 1:31:02 PM PDT by NYer
It has been 4 months since my last confession. After each confession I come out thinking, "I am going to do a monthly confession." And then a few months go by and here I am. I finally had to schedule "Confession" on my calendar to ensure I would get in there. I decided to read up on the Sacrament of Reconciliation/Penance/Confession at New Advent. It is good to read what they have to say. Here are a few bullets that jumped out at me.
Today the Lord said to me, Daughter, when you go to confession, to this fountain of My mercy, the Blood and Water which came forth from My Heart always flows down upon your soul and ennobles it. Every time you go to confession, immerse yourself in My mercy, with great trust, so that I may pour the bounty of My grace upon your soul. When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I myself act in your soul. Here the misery of the soul meets the God of mercy. Tell souls that from this fount of mercy souls draw graces solely with the vessel of trust. If their trust is great, there is no limit to My generosity. The torrents of grace inundate humble souls. The proud remain always in poverty and misery, because My grace turns away from them to humble souls. (1602)
Confession gives a Human touch with the assurance of forgiveness that an Ambassador of Christ can give. It makes us own our faults and teaches us humility in verbally admitting our sins. It opens an avenue for the Priest in acting for Christ can give us good counsel and heal our wounds.
Ah, thank you! I forwarded this on to my husband. We’ve been trying to become monthly confessors but never seem to make it either. This really hit home! I think we’ll try again! :0)
As any of us would, the person asking the question expected a rather lengthy, erudite response.
Monsignor Knox is said to have responded:
"BE BRIEF. BE BLUNT. BE GONE."
:-)
Thank you for this thread.
How To Make a Good Confession (especially if you haven't gone in years)
Why Go to Confession? (Part 1) - Pastoral Letter of Archbishop Bruno Forte
Why Go to Confession? (Part 2) - Pastoral Letter of Archbishop Bruno Forte
Why Go to Confession? (Part 3) - Pastoral Letter of Archbishop Bruno Forte
Pulling Sin up by the Roots: The Need for Mortification
Reasons for Confession [Sacrament of Reconciliation]
Cardinal Stafford's Homily at Penitential Liturgy With an Examination of Conscience
Fr. Zs 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession
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What happened to confession Changing mores reflective of use
Repentance and Confession - Introduction [Catholic/Orthodox Caucus]
The Spiritual and Psychological Value of Frequent Confession
Pick a sin, any sin (Confession gone awry)
The Early Church Fathers on Confession / Reconciliation - Catholic/Orthodox Caucus
Catholics called from the idiot box to confession
Get Thee To A Confessional! (beautiful insight for those who dread going to Confession)
1449 The formula of absolution used in the Latin Church expresses the essential elements of this sacrament: the Father of mercies is the source of all forgiveness. He effects the reconciliation of sinners through the Passover of his Son and the gift of his Spirit, through the prayer and ministry of the Church:
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“pride takes a hit”
That “pride” is the devil being ripped out of our hearts. It hurts because he’s bit and clawed his way in, and he doesn’t want to go back to hell.
Let “disobedient pride” be the first sin I confess and perhaps the others will fall off without such a struggle.
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