PENITENTIAL SERVICES - LENT 2016
Date: 16th of March (Wednesday)
Venue: Chapel of Kristus Aman
Mass at 7.30PM followed by penitential service at 8.00PM
HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION
- Everyone is a sinner. The person who says he has no sin must be lying or isn't honest with himself.
- We need to confess to a priest. It is not enough that I confess my sins to God, we need to confess to the priest who is a representative of God and of the Church.
- Make a good examination of conscience before the confession. Don't wait till the confession to recall your sins.
- Confess your sins and not that of others. When we start blaming other people, we may really not be repentant.
- Just state the sin and the number of times you've committed it, if you can remember. There is no need to tell a long story.
- Sometimes counselling may be part of confession. But in a Penitential Service, try not to ask for counselling. Make an appointment to see a priest outside of confession.
- Try to memorise the Act of Contrition. If you have forgotten, here is a simple formula: O God, I am sorry for having sinned against you. Because you are so good and by your grace, I will not sin again.