God loves and forgives us, and the sacrament of reconciliation makes this gift of forgiveness a reality in the life of the sinner. We are restored to a proper relationship with God. Through the cleansing of our sins and guilt, we are once again made whole and holy.
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As sinners, we recognize our need for God's mercy. We encounter this mercy most profoundly in the confessional. Through the grace of confession, God amends, and if necessary, restores our friendship with Him. Confession is the way Jesus liberates us from the weight of sin. It also is the way he chooses to draw closer to us. Let us never grow tired of seeking His mercy and His love in the confessional.