It is common to hear people express fear when talking about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, whether they are children or adults. The source of this fear may vary from person to person; however, it is usually related to the fear of rejection or harsh judgment. People may worry that the priest will think less of them or that God is angry with them. Perhaps they are afraid of their own judgment of themselves.
The truth is that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is about mercy, not anger. It is specifically about God's mercy. God desires us to be close to Him, and when we distance ourselves through sin, all we need to do is turn to God with genuine remorse, and He will always be there to bring us close to Him once again.
As we enter into Lent, may we genuinely become humble of heart and open ourselves to the ever-present and loving mercy of God.
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