|
The Catholic
Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as the Sacrament of Penance,
or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession
and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness,
and as a result we are called to forgive others.
Reconciliation
Share your reconciliation reflections
In April 2009, St. Anthony Messenger magazine will publish a special issue on Catholics as a sacramental people. The articles will celebrate the richness of the seven sacraments in the everyday lives of today’s Catholics. Through early 2009, we’ve given an opportunity for readers to contribute their experiences to the magazine about how the sacrament of reconciliation has touched them and whether they find the sacrament essential and comforting or unnecessary and uncomfortable. Click here to view reconciliation reflections. Newsletter Articles:
"How
to Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation Today" "Ten
Tips for Better Confessions: The Gift of Reconciliation" "The
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Celebrating God's Forgiveness" "Preparing
for Confession: Taking Your Spiritual Temperature" "Reconciliation:
An Experience of Forgiveness" Update Your Faith:
What's the difference between Confession and Reconciliation? Why do Catholics confess their sins to a priest? Is Confession based on the Bible? Is Confession by e-mail allowed? I don't feel comfortable going to Confession -- what should I do? If I have no mortal or venial sins to confess, should I still go?
Return to Learning More About Sacraments |
