Reconciliation
"...I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:10
Times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
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Reconciliation "...I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:10 Times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation:
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| Reconciliation, one of the
sacraments of healing, is a great gift of love which God has given to
his people through his son Jesus Christ. In the celebration of
this sacrament, we are healed in spirit, mind, and body. The
Catechism reminds us that “Jesus’ call to conversion and penance,
like that of the prophets before him, do not aim first at outward works,
‘sackcloth and ashes,’ fasting and mortification, but at the
conversion of the heart, interior conversion. Without this, such
penances remain sterile and false; however, interior conversion urges
expression in visible signs, gestures, and works of penance” (1430).
We live out our conversion in our daily lives through acts of kindness and love, concern for the poor, and the desire for justice. Christian conversion calls us to live as Christ at all times, in the home and in the workplace as well as when we attend Mass. When we sin, we are separated from God and from our community. The sacrament of Reconciliation allows us to become whole again in the Body of Christ. If you desire spiritual direction please contact Father Mende at 664-5703. If you have a child who is ready to prepare for first Reconciliation, please contact Father Mende or Diane Hitchcock at 664-5703 The Sacrament of Reconciliation is held on Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM in St. Joseph's Chapel or anytime by appointment. |