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Revelation

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tVM
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I awoke very early this morning with a revelation…  During the Lenten season, God led me to confession for the first time in 60 years. I unburdened myself of decades of bad decisions and accepted myself and all my faults and shortcomings. I am now able to cherish and celebrate the boy that I was, the man I became, and the patriarch I am in accordance with God’s will. I accept myself for who I am, not how you or he or she wants me to be.  Jesus has freed me with his sacrifice and his grace.  I am thankful.

The boy I was…
The man I became
The patriarch I am

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4 responses to “Revelation”

  1. Bette and Ernie Avatar
    Bette and Ernie

    I’m just So Happy that your burden has been lifted…. WhatEVER path it took you get there, Gene !! May God continue to watch Over and Bless You, your Wonderful wife, Marie, and All your Large and Loving Family !! We’re Tucking in HUGS to SHARE !!
    LOVE YOU, Bette and Ernie

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  2. Joe Kreimborg Avatar
    Joe Kreimborg

    The act of going to confession and verbalizing your sins to a person behind the screen may have a psychological therapy to it. It is a moment of personal reflection. I am not a great fan of confession because I don’t think it was originated through Jesus or the apostles. I think confession began during the time when the Church was a political power. By starting the practice of confession, the government, the Church, was able to know what was going in each community. I think a person can find a time to himself and speak to God about his faults and ask for forgiveness and guidance. Definitely a good practice.

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    1. tVM Avatar
      tVM

      Joe, I do not know the historical origin of confession, nor do I particularly care. Though I hadn’t been to confession in 60 years, I have said the act of contrition every day since I learned it when I was six years old. I agree with you: There is psychological therapy from the very act of going to confession. I also agree with you that A person can find time for himself and speak to God about his faults and ask for forgiveness and guidance. All that said, I say with conviction that by going to confession, I felt unburdened when I walked out. The sacrament served me well. In the final analysis, our God is a God of unconditional love. As Jesus told the adulterous woman, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way and sin no more.”

  3. Greg Chura Avatar
    Greg Chura

    Just a big thumbs up, Gene!

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