Reconciliation
Reconciliation (also called Confession or Penance) is the sacrament through which we experience God’s mercy, healing, and forgiveness. In a private and prayerful setting, a person reflects honestly on their life, names where they have fallen short, and hears the assurance of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness.
As God's children, we believe that being forgiven and extending forgiveness are two sides of the Christian coin. We speak of it often—so often, in fact, that we can lose sight of its significance. Advent and Lent are liturgical seasons especially meant for polishing. May we consider God's forgiveness of us and with grateful hearts extend our forgiveness to others.
Our regular confession schedule is after 9:30 AM Mass on Sundays in the church and Fridays from 5:00-7:00 PM in the chapel, excluding the first Friday of the month.
You may also contact a priest (773.631.4127) to arrange for a private reconciliation by appointment. Parish penance services are also offered during Advent and Lent. Please see calendar for specific dates and times.
Celebrating and receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation can be among the most blessed of human experiences. Yet, there are a number of reasons why we don't take advantage of this sacrament or we don't celebrate it well. Fear, shame, bad experiences of the past, a long time since the last reception of the sacrament or bad habits in celebrating it now...are all possible reasons. The solution is so simple. An understanding of Reconciliation and a small encouragement to give it a new try, with a new expectation, can literally change our lives and will certainly renew our faith.
Has it been a while? Here's a how-to guide, and don't be afraid to bring it with you.
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