More mercy and God…
There is more mercy and God… then there are sins in us. Confess your sins at once, whatever they may be.
–Saint Tikhon (1724-1783)
Benefits of frequent confession…
The Eight Benefits of Frequent Confession
(1) genuine self-knowledge is increased
(2) Christian humility grows
(3) bad habits are corrected
(4) spiritual neglect and tepidity (lukewarmness) are resisted
(5) the conscience is purified
(6) the will strengthened
(7) a salutary self-control is attained
(8) and grace is increased in virtue of the Sacrament itself.
–Pope Pius XII (1876-1958)
Penitence should include…
Penitence should include contrition of heart, confession of the lips, and satisfaction in act.
–Saint Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556)
In confession…
If you excuse yourself in confession, you shut up sin within your soul, and shut out pardon.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
A while since confession…
Don’t worry if it’s been a while since you’ve gone to confession—God is waiting to meet you there. Don’t settle for ashes alone when you can receive absolution and a fresh start!
–Saint Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)
By penitence and confession…
Like hairs on the head, mortal man is joined to Jesus Christ, the head of all, but they are full of transgressions and sins because of man’s delight in the flesh. But the Church regenerates and purifies these from the unclean stench and filth of sin by penitence and confession, just as hair is cleansed from dew and drops, and as dust is shaken out and cleansed from wool.
–Saint Hildegarde of Bingen (1098-1179)
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