Pope Benedict XVI has reminded Catholics that celebrating the high holy days leading-up to Easter should first “deepen our conversion to Christ, particularly through the sacrament of Reconciliation.”
So around Easter, many Catholic churches – including in the Archdiocese of Anchorage – provide more than usual opportunities for confession.
Many parishes host a communal reconciliation service, where after penitential prayers and a short sermon, Catholics individually receive the sacrament of penance in confession with one of a number of priests, often who are bilingual.
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholics must go to confession “at least” once a year – to worthily receive the Eucharist and to continue Baptism’s “work of conversion and forgiveness.”
Also, Catholics must receive Eucharist at least once a year, during the Easter season. It “guarantees as a minimum the reception of the Lord’s Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feast, the origin and center of Christian liturgy.”
I just got back from going to Confession and I feel spiritually uplifted and free! How wonderful is Our Lord, who gave us this beautiful Sacrament to wash away our sins and to start over again! Yes, it's conversion time; for me and for each one of us; daily conversion to "be holy as our Father in Heaven is holy!" Let's keep striving to make it to Heaven so that we can be eternally happy with God and Our Blessed Mother Mary and all the Angels and Saints, who await us with open arms. God love you+
Deacon John
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