Why is regular confession necessary?
Catechism Meditation:
Indeed the regular confession of our venial sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit. ―No. 1458
REFLECTION: A common reason many Catholics give for not going to confession is, “My sins aren’t that big. I haven’t stolen anything or killed anyone.”
One of Satan’s favorite tricks is to make us downplay the very thing we need most to be at spiritual peace. It’s not so much that we “have” to go to confession, but that we sometimes need to—and responding to our deepest needs can be an important sign of holiness and spiritual maturity.
Going to Confession not only when we commit serious sins, but even when we commit smaller, venial sins on a regular basis, is good for the soul, and rejoices the Heart of our Savior.
PRAYER. Lord, by your Spirit awaken in your Church a deep hunger for the sacramental graces of Confession.
Timeless Wisdom Quote:
“A Catholic may sin and sin as badly as anyone else, but no genuine Catholic ever denies he is a sinner. A Catholic wants his sins forgiven – not excused or sublimated.” ― Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen