Confession (or Reconciliation) is one of my favorite Sacraments. It truly is one of the most powerful sacraments we Catholics have. To truly repent of one's sins and to be absolved, does three things:
- Brings you back to spiritual life.
- Enables you to participate in the rest of the blessed Sacraments
- Sends you out to battle.
How do I mean the last point? Remember, when we commit mortal sin, our prayers are made useless. We cannot recieve any graces from them, and we are more prone to sin. Mortal sin kills the sanctifying grace, the Holy Spirit, in our lives and renders us useless in combat against those forces of evil. However, this is from what a friend of mine has expressed to me. We're to still pray, to still go to Mass. Even if we can't recieve graces or participate in recieving Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, we can learn greatly from going to Mass, and we still participate in worshipping God. Most importantly, keeping an active prayer life is like going to target practice, or sharpening your sword. Our prayers are the weapons us Christians have. And when you recieve absolution, you are now back in battle. I can assure you another three things, once you go back into the battlefield.
- Temptation will be even more prevalent, you will be bombarded.
- You will not be alone, for you have many Saints and Angels on your side.
- You will be given the strength to carry on.
I would like to recommend "Lord, Have Mercy" by Scott Hahn, it's a beautiful book which explains Confession in a great, relatable way. I would also suggest one more thing. Pray the Rosary, especially the Sorrowful mysteries. Focusing on what our Lord suffered for in order to bring you back to life will keep you mindful on what you need to do.
Dominus Vobiscum,
-Sanctimonia
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