HOMILY - TUESDAY THIRD WEEK OF LENT
MARCH 21, 20178:45 AM ORDINARY FORM MASS (4TH GRADE)
What is this Sacrament called?
- The Sacrament of Penance
- The Sacrament of Conversion
- The Sacrament of Confession
- The Sacrament of Mercy
- The Sacrament of Reconciliation
- The Sacrament of Forgiveness
What is the origin of this Sacrament?
- It is found in the call of Jesus as he began His ministry
- Mark 1:15:
This is the time of fulfillment.What is Penance mean?
The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.
- Within the Penitential seasons of Advent and Lent, it means to pray, to fast, and to give alms.
- Within the life of any Christian it means to take up your cross and follow Jesus
- Within the context of the Sacrament of Penance, it can mean reading Scripture, praying, or any act meant to repair our relationship with God and neighbor.
What are the elements a person must bring to the Sacrament of Penance?
- Contrition, which means being sorry for your sins
- Confession, which means to tell all your sins to a priest
- Satisfaction, which means to make amends for your sins through prayer or action.
Absolution is the prayer of Christ spoken by the priest forgiving the confessed sins, acknowledging the contrition, and giving grace and peace from God.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation brings about a restoration to God's grace and friendship, and reconciles us to God and each other (i.e. the Church.)
So, listen to Jesus: Now is the time! God's kingdom is here! Repent, and believe!
