Confessions on Saturday

Don't forget that Confessions are held at Saint Agnes at 3:00 pm on Saturday!

You might be bemoaning the fact that I have reminded you.  Haha.  Confession has the bad reputation of being a "Catholic Guilt Trip."  But it is not that at all!  The Catholic Church recognizes that in our spiritual journey to the Lord, it's important for us to examine ourselves and truly know who we are -- the good, the bad, and the ugly.  And for the bad and the ugly, we DON'T have to have a guilt trip.  We can recognize these things in our lives, go to confession, and ask the Lord's mercy, forgiveness, and assistance.  And then, we can move on with our lives!  What "self-help" group do you know of that DOESN'T encourage its members to use some self-examination of this type?  Of course they all do, because it is a healthy way to approach problems!  Likewise, in the confessional, Christ offers us freedom and peace once again.

Without the discipline of frequent confession, we can drift away from the reality of our shortcomings. If we are to achieve holiness, we must be honest about our faults and do penance for them. 

— from Lily of the Mohawks, by Emily Cavins