I often find in conversations that people aren’t regularly attending confession. They have a lot of reasons. Sometimes its fear, sometimes they don’t think it’s necessary, sometimes they are scared they will look foolish because they can’t remember the steps, and sometimes they just know … Continue readingConfession in Layman’s Terms
In Part 1 of this two part series entitled Linking Confession and Purgatory, I explained the nature of the soul, one’s will, and how Confession impacts the will, stopping short of discussing Purgatory. Now, let me tie this discussion back in to Purgatory, as the … Continue readingLinking Confession and Purgatory [Part 2]
For 2,000 years the Catholic Church has preached the necessity of Confession and of the existence of Purgatory. I have noticed that when one thinks little of Confession, one also thinks little of Purgatory, and despite the Church’s consistent teaching upon these truths, a great … Continue readingLinking Confession and Purgatory [Part 1]
I have a confession to make. I cringe when I think about taking our toddler to church. He loves church. He especially loves all-school Mass where he gets to see so many children he knows. I, on the other hand, am constantly anticipating “the looks” … Continue readingConfessions from the Pew
I live in interior Alaska and today was fairly brisk at 20 degrees below zero. So naturally, my daughter’s preschool teacher decided this was a good day for me to help chaperone 30 preschoolers at the nearby “Christmas in Ice” park, which is a showcase … Continue readingConfessions of a Prideful Idiot