A BEAUTIFUL preparation for Confession!

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Jesus said to Blessed Charles de Foucald: “In my unimaginable goodness, I did not merely give myself to you at my birth for a few hours or years: I am still in your hands, and shall be henceforth until the end of the world. Think of the unending good fortune I brought you in my birth: the ability to serve me—to serve me by serving your neighbour, to serve me myself, living there near you in the tabernacle. Not only can you serve me, you can also console me… How happy you should be to be able to console me at every moment of your lives! By becoming so small, so gentle a child, I was crying out to you: Have trust! Come close to me! Do not be afraid of me, come to me, give me what children need: loving embraces. Do not be afraid, do not be so frightened in the presence of such a gentle baby, smiling at you and holding out his arms to you. He is your God, but he is all smiles and gentleness. Do not be afraid!”

It is accompanied by a beatiful image at www.littlestsouls.wordpress.com

God Bless!
 
*I hope it is permissible to post a private revelation from a beatified individual. If it is not, I apologise!

(At least it’s not too controversial!)
 
I’m going to my 2nd confession ever tomorrow after putting it off too long. This was beautiful, thank you.
 
I LOVE that link! Thank you for posting it. There is a beautiful letter from Jesus to the sinner, not a real one of course, but like a prayer.

Can I ask you, or anyone who wanders by, what is necessary to obtain that mercy? Can you still be angry or resentful, ask for mercy, and maybe lose some of the anger? In other words, if we avail ourselves of His mercy, will he help us to be merciful? Sometimes it is so hard, and it makes me afraid to approach Him.
 
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I LOVE that link! Thank you for posting it. There is a beautiful letter from Jesus to the sinner, not a real one of course, but like a prayer.

Can I ask you, or anyone who wanders by, what is necessary to obtain that mercy? Can you still be angry or resentful, ask for mercy, and maybe lose some of the anger? In other words, if we avail ourselves of His mercy, will he help us to be merciful? Sometimes it is so hard, and it makes me afraid to approach Him.
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You are welcome (as are you, FIU student)!

The most important thing is that you want and try to forgive etc. God will do the rest. Remember to pray and meditate on God’s gentleness and mercy, for example, because these things soften our hearts and lighten our crosses.

I strongly recommend the book ‘Consoling the Heart of Jesus.’ It indirectly deals with your question and others like it, and provides useful and encouraging advice. Remember: God understands our weaknesses better than we do. If we sincerely do our best to overcome any resentment etc. we can be sure that God will fill us with His mercy. Pray for those who afflict you and God will give you the grace to be more merciful. God is more than willing to fortify our good intentions (which He inspires), and reward us with the graces necessary to overcome our struggles.

Does God’s mercy help us to be more merciful? Of course!.. Read the book!

I know that you can purchase it cheaply at www.bookdepository.com (free shipping as well!)
 
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