Sunday, March 10, 2013

Reconcile with God



The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/031013-fourth-sunday-of-lent.cfm) reminds me that we should maximize the sacrament of reconciliation

In the gospel, we see again the story of the prodigal son (See related reflections…) there are a lot of reflection on this gospel, but today, what struck me was how forgiving the father is – both to his elder son and the prodigal son.

Reconciliation is important, and the second reading tells us why Jesus came to this world.

And all this is from God,
who has reconciled us to himself through Christ 
and given us the ministry of reconciliation, 
namely, God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, 
not counting their trespasses against them 
and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
So we are ambassadors for Christ,
as if God were appealing through us.
We implore you on behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.

He came to reconcile us with God, and he gave us the sacrament of reconciliation so that we can continue to be reconciled and at peace with God.

God commissioned the priests and gave them authority to forgive sins when we confess. Like the father in the parable who readily forgave his son, God our father is always ready to forgive us. However, he needs us to come to our senses, humble ourselves and come to him – in humility, asking for his forgiveness.

May we make the most out of the sacrament of reconciliation and enjoy God’s peace.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for giving us the sacrament of reconciliation. Lord, I pray that I make the most out of it. May I always desire to be at peace with you, and as I experience your forgiveness, may it also lead me to forgive others and to live a life pleasing to you. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,
-g-

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