I think that I may have posted on this before, but it is important and therefore do not mind posting it again. At this time of year, it is so important to complete Lent with a sacramental confession. It completes the forty days of penitence and fulfills the command to “repent” and fully seek the mercy of Jesus. I know when I’ve made a good confession. I will tear (with joy and gratitude) when the words of absolution are spoken to me.
“God the Father of mercies, through the death and resurrection of His Son, has reconciled the world to Himself and sent the Holy Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins; through the ministry of the Church may God give you pardon and peace, and I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
It is the embrace of a Father for a prodigal son.
