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1 posted on 02/19/2007 7:10:40 PM PST by NYer
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2 posted on 02/19/2007 7:11:44 PM PST by NYer ("Where the bishop is present, there is the Catholic Church" - Ignatius of Antioch)
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Unfortunately, when I went to confession last Saturday there was no line. I told Father I thought that everyone and their brother would be there because it was the Saturday before Lent starts, but he said it was a very lonely time.
3 posted on 02/19/2007 7:43:17 PM PST by Talking_Mouse (wahhabi delenda est)
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"How many people in difficulties seek the support and consolation of Christ!" Benedict XVI added.

I do...On a daily basis...

"How many penitents find the peace and joy in confession that they have been pursuing for a long time!

I do (raising my hand)

7 posted on 02/20/2007 7:17:24 AM PST by Iscool (There will be NO peace on earth, NOR good will toward men UNTIL there is Glory to God in the Highest)
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**Priests Need to Make It a Priority **

Bump that! Pope Benedict is not afraid to take on the important issues, is he?


8 posted on 02/20/2007 7:45:50 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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"How many people in difficulties seek the support and consolation of Christ!" Benedict XVI added. "How many penitents find the peace and joy in confession that they have been pursuing for a long time!

Good point. I personally know 2-3 people who have difficulties in life and instead reach for a pill or spend time with a therapist. The sickness they feel of the mind is simply a sickness of their soul.

14 posted on 02/20/2007 9:56:49 AM PST by Gerish (Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death.)
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I keep prodding my pastor and he is going to have a full homily on confession this week. We are also having a "Fathers of Mercy" priest from Kentucky here in March for a Mission. They are active with EWTN.

I pray for them all.


35 posted on 02/20/2007 2:56:18 PM PST by franky (Pray for the souls of the faithful departed.)
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