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There’s been a few post on confession, contrition, and penance the last few days. I had already planned to go since it’s been a month or so. I put a lot soul searching in to what I needed to confess. Since Pentecost the Holy Spirit has been working in me. I was heavy in spirit standing waiting for my turn. Looking at Jesus at the top of the alter. My time came, and there was a guest priest there. Oh I knew Father Mario. He was the first priest I confessed to when I came back to the church. I sat across a table from him looking eye to eye. I told him how long since it’s been from my last confession. For Give Me My Lord Jesus, and you father for my sins. I Am A Sinner. I asked to be forgiven for my mortal sins if I have offended God. For my actions, or action I should have done. For what I have said, or for what I should have said. For my thoughts. And for my lack of Love. Father Mario look into my eyes and said, We are all sinners. I myself am a sinner. We need to confess our sins. But not dwell on them. For doing so we lose sight of the big picture. The love Of Jesus for us. We must love him back. Then we would find love for all others. We are called to bring the Gospel to all we encounter. Don’t be afraid to defend our faith. Your penance is as the Holy Spirit brings you to this calling. He forgave me of all my sins. I gave my contrition. We parted with a warm Love for each other. I find this confession fulfilling because since I prayed a Novena to The Holy Spirit going into Pentecost I have been moved that way. To Love all I encounter. To share my faith with all. To make known and defend Mary to all.
