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baltobetsy
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I just finished reading the thread where new Catholics shared what they love about the Church. It was a wonderful thing to read. Almost everyone loves receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist best of all.
In his recent letter about the Holy Eucharist, our Holy Father Pope Benedict has pointed out the strong connection between the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the worthy and profitable reception of the Eucharist.
So, for all of you who love to receive Holy Communion, it’s about time to…
GO TO CONFESSION!
As Lent began this year, there were some posts from people who had entered the Church through RCIA last year, who had not yet made their first Confessions. No one had encouraged them to come to this wonderful Sacrament, and they did not know what to do and were getting quite anxious about it.
So here I am to encourage you. It’s been almost a month since the Easter Vigil - plenty of time to commit a few sins you really regret. Monthly confession is a good interval to begin with. You won’t have time to get into too much trouble or to forget your sins as you would if you waited, say, until Christmastime.
Here are links to a very thorough examination of conscience to get you started. Mortal sins here. Venial sins here. If you made a confession before being received into the Church as a baptized Christian, you know what you’re doing, so come on back and do it again! If you were baptized at the Easter Vigil, simply tell the priest that it is your first Confession, and he’ll be just delighted to help you out. There are lots of threads around that would be helpful, or you could start a new one if you have questions.
I will tell you, from personal experience, there is nothing in this world like hearing the words of absolution spoken to you. It’s a perfectly wonderful experience.
Betsy
In his recent letter about the Holy Eucharist, our Holy Father Pope Benedict has pointed out the strong connection between the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the worthy and profitable reception of the Eucharist.
So, for all of you who love to receive Holy Communion, it’s about time to…
GO TO CONFESSION!
As Lent began this year, there were some posts from people who had entered the Church through RCIA last year, who had not yet made their first Confessions. No one had encouraged them to come to this wonderful Sacrament, and they did not know what to do and were getting quite anxious about it.
So here I am to encourage you. It’s been almost a month since the Easter Vigil - plenty of time to commit a few sins you really regret. Monthly confession is a good interval to begin with. You won’t have time to get into too much trouble or to forget your sins as you would if you waited, say, until Christmastime.
Here are links to a very thorough examination of conscience to get you started. Mortal sins here. Venial sins here. If you made a confession before being received into the Church as a baptized Christian, you know what you’re doing, so come on back and do it again! If you were baptized at the Easter Vigil, simply tell the priest that it is your first Confession, and he’ll be just delighted to help you out. There are lots of threads around that would be helpful, or you could start a new one if you have questions.
I will tell you, from personal experience, there is nothing in this world like hearing the words of absolution spoken to you. It’s a perfectly wonderful experience.
Betsy
My husband and I have been trying for weekly confession- we discussed it before our reception. I think he’s been three times since Easter, and I’ve been twice. I would like to go every week, but work doesn’t always permit it.