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Grace: For a good confession
Scriptures: John 20:19-23; Mt 6:14-15; Lk 17:3-4
"There is no better medicine for the ills and wounds of the soul than frequent confession when it is made with a humble, sincere, and contrite heart. Jesus awaits us in this Sacrament of His merciful love, not only to cleanse our soul in His precious Blood, but also to strengthen it in this salutary bath, fortify it, and guard it against future attacks of temptation and evil. Confession applies to our soul all the merits of the Passion of Jesus, all the infinite value of His Blood; we shall always return from this Sacrament renewed, sanctified, and strengthened in good in the measure in which we have approached it with a contrite and humble heart." --taken from Divine Intimacy, p. 213.
"Few words have ever produced more joy in the world than the words of absolution...St Augustine affirms that the wonder they work is greater than the very creation of the world. How glad are we to receive these words when we go to the sacrament of forgiveness? How grateful are we? How often have we thanked God for having this sacrament close at hand? In our prayer today we can show Our Lord our gratitude for this great gift." --taken from In Conversation With God Vol. 2, p. 211.
Here are links to some aids to examine your conscience in preparation for receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Catholic Pages and EWTN
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