Most people know that being Catholic means that we have a serious obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. However, even Catholics who are great about getting to Mass sometimes have trouble getting to confession regularly. There could be any number of reasons for this, and today’s homily is designed to tackle some of the potential obstacles that might get in the way of receiving God’s mercy in this challenging but beautiful Sacrament of Penance.
In the past, we’ve talked about about this sacrament more from the theological standpoint. Today’s homily is very practical. You might call it, “Fr. Shawn’s Top Tips for Confession.” They are not in any particular order, but they range from seemingly obvious advice like, “Confess your sins and not some else’s,” all the way down to avoiding the “Sandwich Method” and even taking a tour of the confessional… you know where it is, right?
There should be something here for everyone this week, even if you’re an ax murderer. So, don’t miss the opportunity to get to confession before Christmas, and check out these top tips before you go.