Friday, March 24, 2023041In a world where "there is no shortage of hotbeds of hatred and revenge," Pope Francis told priests and seminarians that "we confessors must multiply the 'hotbeds of mercy,'" by making it easy for people to access the sacrament of reconciliation.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022060One 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...
Thursday, October 19, 20170241Confession 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, April 14, 20140118As 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...
