Wednesday, December 14, 20220235One of the privileged places of encountering Jesus is in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confession. In order to approach him in Confession, we have to turn and face the very things in our hearts that are most unworthy of him, that we would prefer to hide from him, and hide from ourselves, the sins and patterns of sinfulness that weigh...
Wednesday, December 11, 20190221Anyone who wants to experience the consolation and tenderness of God simply needs to go to confession, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass.
Thursday, October 19, 20170416Confession is a great gift of Catholic spirituality. Thankfully, we enjoy it at every Mass; and, hopefully, we enjoy it sacramentally at least once a year. Catholic faith has always insisted upon freedom and so upon the need to examine our conscience and to accept responsibility for our lives. Anyone who follows Pope Francis knows that...
Monday, May 2, 20160201For peace in the family, community and nation, people need to recognize their faults and ask forgiveness, Pope Francis told thousands of pilgrims, including hundreds of soldiers, sailors and police officers from around the world.
Monday, April 14, 20140235As the Lenten season progresses towards Easter, pastors are extending an invitation to Catholics across the Diocese of Dallas: come back to confession. This Lenten season, as part of “The Light is ON for You!” initiative, each parish in the Diocese of Dallas will have confessions available April 16 to allow all Catholics to avail...