Reconciliation:
Individuals can celebrate the sacrament personally on Tuesday, 6:00 - 6:45 pm before and Saturday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Choir room or by appointment.
From Pope Francis:
“God is your Papa; He isn’t a judge…
I know that many of you go to Confession for Easter to meet with God again.
However, many will say to me today:
‘But, Father, where can I find a priest, a confessor, because one can’t leave home?
And I want to make peace with the Lord,
I want Him to embrace me, that my Papa embrace me…
What can I do if I can’t find priests?’
“Do what the Catechism says; it’s very clear:
if you don’t find a priest to hear your Confession, talk with God,
He is your Father, and tell Him the truth.
‘Lord, I’ve done this, and that, and that . . . I’m sorry,’
and ask Him for forgiveness with all your heart,
with the Act of Contrition and promise Him:
‘Afterwards I will go to Confession, but forgive me now.’
And you will return to God’s grace immediately.
As the Catechism teaches,
you yourself can approach God’s forgiveness without having a priest at hand.
Think: it’s the moment!
And this is the right moment, the opportune moment.
An Act of Contrition well made, and so our soul will become white as snow.
It would be good if today this “return” resounded in our ears,
‘Return to your Papa, return to your Father.
He is waiting for you and He will celebrate you.’”
– Pope Francis, Journey with the Pope; Monday, March 23, 2020