Have you been to Confession Lately?

A priest hears Pope Francis' confession during a Lenten penance service in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 29, 2019. In the light of "a worrying negative prejudice" against the Catholic Church, Pope Francis ordered the publication of a document affirming the absolute secrecy of everything said in confession and calling on priests to defend it at all costs, even at the cost of their lives. (CNS photo/Andrew Medichini, pool via Reuters) See VATICAN-CONFESSIONAL-SEAL July 1, 2019.

As we enter Holy Week leading up to the celebration of Easter. Have you been to Confession lately? If not, many of our 47 Parishes and Missions are offering Confession. Please check your church Bulletin, Facebook and/or Website for Confession dates and time.

There is still time to respond to his Lenten call…”Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, for I am gracious and merciful.” (Joel 2:12-13). [The name Joel means Yahweh is God.]