I am a regular confessor.... not that I am boasting or anything. But I formed a habit of going and having a confession every month or so. And now I am regretting this habit.
Not that the 'habit' in itself is bad or I do not like it, but for the fact that it became a routine for me instead of a sacrament.
So now, Rujuta goes to the confessional, kneels down and says, "Father, forgive me for I have sinned...." and goes on a list of the sins.... It is as if I am going for a duty call and reporting the on-goings. This a mere recitation of I did this, I did that, I did not do this, I did not do that, blah blah blah..... and once my well prepared speech is over I ask for absolution.
Confession, is not a report giving ceremony of the wrongs that we have done, instead it is a sharing; a loving come back into the sheep fold of our Father, it is the sweet 'I am sorry' that we say to our loved ones when we know that we've hurt them.... It is the acknowledgment of the acts that we did, that took us away from our Lord, and most of all it is a LOVE OFFERING to our Lord....
Dear readers, I believe that there is nothing more dear to God the Father than hearing this child say, "Sorry Daddy, I was lost, but now I am back!"
It is not the magnitude of your sin, but the depth of your repentance that counts. He forgives.
Not that the 'habit' in itself is bad or I do not like it, but for the fact that it became a routine for me instead of a sacrament.
So now, Rujuta goes to the confessional, kneels down and says, "Father, forgive me for I have sinned...." and goes on a list of the sins.... It is as if I am going for a duty call and reporting the on-goings. This a mere recitation of I did this, I did that, I did not do this, I did not do that, blah blah blah..... and once my well prepared speech is over I ask for absolution.
Confession, is not a report giving ceremony of the wrongs that we have done, instead it is a sharing; a loving come back into the sheep fold of our Father, it is the sweet 'I am sorry' that we say to our loved ones when we know that we've hurt them.... It is the acknowledgment of the acts that we did, that took us away from our Lord, and most of all it is a LOVE OFFERING to our Lord....
Dear readers, I believe that there is nothing more dear to God the Father than hearing this child say, "Sorry Daddy, I was lost, but now I am back!"
It is not the magnitude of your sin, but the depth of your repentance that counts. He forgives.
Hello Rujuta! This is Richie--finally got ahold of you again! :) You remember me?
ReplyDeleteI like this post...it's very true. I know I have often fallen into the same habit.
Keep writing. Don't be discouraged by any lack of feedback, I know how it is...Things are actually very difficult here in JYA. Let us support each other in this faith journey.
Hey Richie, Glad to hear from you... ofcourse I remember you....
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well.... I'll pray for JYA, and you said it well that we need each other's support to grow...
Stay in touch...
Rujuta