Day 34 Busy day. I saw patients in the free clinic all day and they added on an urgent patient and then I went to a reconciliation service at church. Then I went to the sacrament of reconciliation. [ Confession to you old time Catholics] No time to read Merton but thought I was living my faith so I would be excused.
I haven't been to reconciliation in years as the Church says you only have to go if you have committed a mortal sin. [ Venial sins are forgiven at the beginning of Mass.] But I was filled with the Spirit and went. The priest was funny, he said, "Don't go through a laundry list, just tell me what sins are really bothering you that you want to bring to God." That was perfect because I couldn't remember all my sins anyway. I did and was absolved and I have to say even though I had nothing very heavy on my soul I really felt joy; like I was worth forgiving. I walked out feeling like the world was new and I had a clean slate! I vowed to do better. I wonder how long before I screw up?
My prayer today, Lord Thank you for dying for my sins. Thank you for your infinite love and mercy. Give me the strength to do Your will better and bring the world closer to You each day. Amen
Pax
Joe
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