Inspirational Stories of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

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While raising a family of five children, I found weekly confession of sins a helpful tool. Each Saturday afternoon, we would change into appropriate clothes and go to Our Lady of Fatima Church.

Msgr. Coleman was pastor at the time. Before we entered the church, I suggested to the children that they look over the past week and see what sins they might have committed. In fact, I suggested to them, that if they could not remember their sins, to just ask me and I could remind them.
I know that the sacrament of penance had a powerful influence on our family and our interactions with one another. It motivated the children to be good for another week!

Joanne L. McGoldrick Spokane, Washington