Somehow I cannot see this happening in a city of the US. If it were to happen, what a great gift that would be to an American city! CNA: For two days this week, a shopping mall in Bogota, Colombia was transformed … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Confession
For 36 Days, Every Day for Lent, Confessions in Every Parish of San Jose Diocese
Would that this would be every day, every day of the year. The Valley Catholic: If Father Joe Kim, Director of Vocations and Evangelization for the Diocese of San Jose, ever needed proof the Diocese’s The Light Is On for … Continue reading
Restoring Practice of Confession Theme of Year of Mercy
Catholic Online: One of the central aims of the Jubilee of Mercy will be to reorient the Sacrament of Confession back to the center of the Church’s pastoral life, explained one official involved in organizing the yearlong event. Read more here.
Great: 350 Priests Hear Confessions at Bogota Mall
What a wonderful idea. God bless them all. That’s 350 priests at one mall for just two days. Could that happen in the USA? Wish it could. Even ten priests at a mall for two days! Bogotá, Colombia, Oct 14, … Continue reading
Blessed Are the Peacemakers: A Priest Who Loves to Forgive Sins
Aletaia: I was once riding in a shuttle-bus with a number of older folks on the way from an airport. They noticed that I was a priest and started asking questions about it. “Do you do all of the priest stuff?” … Continue reading
Thousands Stand on Line for Confession in Mexico City Cathedral
CNA: Responding to an invitation from Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera to seek reconciliation with Christ during the season of Advent, nearly 5000 Catholics stood in line for hours to receive the Sacrament of Confession. According to the Archdiocese of Mexico City’s … Continue reading
Helping Sinners Along
Readers may be acquainted with the old saw about “lies, damn lies, and statistics.” But whether or not we put much stock in the statistics generated by sociologists and their polls, well known social and ecclesiastical trends would lend credence … Continue reading
Hospital Criticizes Chaplain for Not Absolving Impenitent Penitent
Phil Lawler: Catholic Culture: During a sacramental confession, a priest says something to which the penitent objects. The penitent lodges a complaint. The priest, bound by the seal of confession, cannot defend himself; he cannot say anything at all. If the … Continue reading
Pope Stresses Confession, Long Lines of Penitents, Plenary Indulgence
CNA: Young people from around the world stood in long lines on Rio’s Copacabana Beach to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during World Youth Day. “It’s a beautiful experience to be reconciled to God during this World Youth Day,” … Continue reading
Pope Francis: To Be Ashamed Is To Be Humble
Vatican Radio: “But Jesus in the confessional is not a dry cleaner: it is an encounter with Jesus, but with this Jesus who waits for us, who waits for us just as we are. “But, Lord, look … this is … Continue reading
Pope Encourages Priests to Hear More Confessions: Be Available
Catholic Culture: Pope Francis joined a prominent Vatican official and seven priests for lunch on Holy Thursday and emphasized the importance of hearing confessions, according to a priest who was present at the meeting. More here.
Confession Billboard Has Priests in Tulsa Diocese On Call, Every Tuesday
Great Idea. Father Zuhlsdorf : I think the world of Bp. Slattery of the Diocese of Tulsa. He initiated a liturgical renewal in the diocese, he has been supportive of the Clear Creek Monastery, he sponsored workshops for exorcists. A few more bishops like … Continue reading
Cardinal Meisner of Cologne Addresses Priests in Rome on Importance of Confession
CatholicOnline reports: While priests from 110 different countries listened attentively, Cardinal Meisner insisted that the priest must experience both sides of the confessional screen as a dedicated confessor and as humble penitent. He must patiently dedicate many hours to the … Continue reading
24 Hour Confessions to be Offered in 51 NYC parishes March 5-6.
CNA reports: A young adults group in the Archdiocese of New York has recently announced a 24-hour confession event which will take place in March during the 2010 Lenten season. The Cathedral of Saint Patrick Young Adults (CSPYA) group is … Continue reading
Pope Stresses the Necessity of Going to Confession
Zenit News: Benedict XVI today encouraged the faithful — and particularly priests — to trust in God’s goodness and approach the sacrament of confession. Read more here.
