Confession, also called the Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation, is one of the seven Sacraments on our Church. In each Sacrament we believe Christ is active, a specific Grace is present which we receive as we actively participate in the ritual. Confession can be a road to transformation. Reviewing areas of my life in need of healing and forgiveness with the priest, who represents Christ, seeking to be the person God created me to be, and growing in the belief that God loves me unconditionally can lead you to living a more wholesome and authentic life.
While bringing oneself to go to Confession is difficult, Confession is not difficult, but it does help to prepare. Begin with a prayer, placing yourself in the presence of God and asking God to help you make a good confession. Then review your life since your last confession, searching your thoughts, words and actions for that which did not conform to God’s command to love Him and others through God’s laws and the laws of the Church. This is called an examination of conscience.
How do I make a good confession? Get some tips and learn more in the Lenten Resources section of stmarystcatherine.org.
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Where can I receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Confession is available during Wednesdays in Lent, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center at 46 Winthrop; Saturday afternoons, 3:45 p.m. at St. Mary Church on 55 Warren; or by contacting the Pastor for an appointment at (617) 242-4664 or jronan@stmarystcatherine.org. (All inquiries are confidential.)