Come, sit in this chair—Rejoice in God’s mercy!

The baptized are called to clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, and set captives free. The sacrament of Reconciliation invites us to consider not only the sins we have committed but also what we have failed to do. From our comfortable vantage point it is easy to become indifferent to the suffering of others. Self-sufficiency and independence is an illusion because everything we have and are comes from God. Gratitude for our blessings reminds us to share and do more for others. As you consider your sins of omission, remember to also rejoice in God’s mercy. In addition to the regular parish schedule, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at parishes throughout the Diocese of Calgary all the Wednesdays of Advent and Lent from 7:30 – 8:30pm. Come, sit in this chair—Rejoice in God’s mercy!

Action: Apologize or make reparation for something you failed to do.