Confession allows us to drink of the well of mercy which the Lord offers us.
Through the ministry of his priest, Jesus offers us restoration and reconciliation in this great sacrament.
Jesus gave the apostles authority to forgive sins in his name: "Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.' And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained'" (John 20: 21-23). Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, the apostles then handed on this authority given by Christ to their successors down to the present day.
"'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.'" (CCC 1422)
The sacrament of Confession (also known as Penance or Reconciliation) is like going to the doctor's office. Jesus, the Great Physician, through the ministry of his priest, heals us of our wounds (sins) and restores us to health (grace is restored). We are brought back into communion with Christ and the Church.
The sacrament of Confession is available at the Newman Center Tuesday - Thursday from 3pm - 3:45pm or by appointment by contacting Fr. Patrick.
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