<http://gkupsidedown.blogspot.com/2009/04/first-confessions.html>First Confessions
http://gkupsidedown.blogspot.com/2009/04/first-confessions.html <http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5BV_YADVD7o/SdQNpbx95GI/AAAAAAAADVY/gK_BUz-ydik/s1600-h/first+hc.jpg> [] Earlier this week I helped to hear the first confessions of our children at St Mary's. This is the first I've done this, and what a sweet privilege it was! I was meditating not only on the privilege I had to hear these confessions, but on the advantages of first confession at a tender age. Here they are: 1. At an early age the child learns that he or she is not perfect 2. At the dawning of the age of accountability the child learns that he must be responsible 3. Right up front the child learns that God is loving and forgiving 4. The little child learns that when things go wrong forgiveness (not cover up) is the answer 5. The child steps up to the plate and does something difficult 6. In the self examination that is necessary the child begins the life long task of examining his life. (The unexamined life is not worth living) 7. He is introduced to the mystery of the sacramental life. 8. He begins to understand and accept the mysterious working of grace and providence. 9. The grown ups involved are reminded that unless they come like these little first communicants they cannot enter the kingdom 10. The little ones remind us that 'little' sins are not necessarily little in God's eyes. Posted by Fr Longenecker at <http://gkupsidedown.blogspot.com/2009/04/first-confessions.html>Wednesday, April 01, 2009 + From the depths of my misery, I adore Thee and I give Thee thanks. Thy holy Name was invoked over my cradle to be my profession of faith, my plan of action, and the only goal of my earthly pilgrimage. Grant, O most Holy Trinity, that I may ever be inspired by this faith, and may carry out this plan with perseverance, so that, when I have reached the end of my journey upon Earth, I may be able to fix my gaze upon the blessed splendors of Thy glory. Amen + --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Please note that I do not send or open attachments sent to this list. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Catholics on Fire" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Catholics-on-Fire May the blessing of Jesus and our Blessed Mother be with you -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
