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.
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-
PS
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