Reconciliation and True Freedom




The Tightrope: Reflections for Busy Catholics show

Summary: <p>In the sacrament of reconciliation, we are given real freedom. Sanctifying grace is restored, sin is washed away, and the very power of Christ’s cross is given to us.</p> <p>We may know in our heads that reconciliation is important, but it’s easy to take it for granted. We stand in line, doing a quick examination of conscience, because we know it’s good and necessary, but we don’t always recognize the magnitude of it.</p> <p>Colin witnesses to the power of this sacrament. He talks about overcoming a habitual sin after receiving an outpouring of grace from reconciliation, and the experience of watching his son go to his first confession.</p> <p>Experience the freedom of sanctifying grace—go to confession this week!</p>