Confession

Catechism of the Catholic Church Article 4: The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation

1422 “Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion.”4 (980)

1422- Pardon with God and Reconciled with God

Catechism of the Catholic Church I. What Is This Sacrament Called?

1423 It is called the sacrament of conversion because it makes sacramentally present Jesus’ call to conversion, the first step in returning to the Father5 from whom one has strayed by sin. (1989; 1440)

1423 - Call to conversion; Return to the Father

1424 - Time to “acknowledge and praise” God for his mercy; receive “Pardon and Peace”, imparts love of God who reconciles us with Himself and calls us to reconcile with one another.

1424 = Time to “acknowledge and praise” God for his mercy; receive “Pardon and Peace”, imparts love of God who reconciles us with Himself and calls us to reconcile with one another.

1425 - Why need reconciliation after Baptism?

We continue to sin; cannot deceive ourselves about that ()

Our Father, daily ask for forgiveness ()

1426

Although new Creation in Christ (; )

New life does not abolish our human weakness/inclination to sin

Remains trials may test our faith

“Holiness does not consist in never having erred or sinned. Holiness increases the capacity for conversion, for repentance, for willingness to start again and, especially, for reconciliation and forgiveness.”

― Pope Benedict XVI

― Pope Benedict XVI

“God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.” - Pope Francis