What Do We Really Celebrate? | Divine Mercy Sunday | Fr Hamilton
Take Away:
Fr Richard challenged parishioners last week to go at least once a month till the end of this year and bring ALL of your dark, difficult, and depressing stories to confession. and he would give $100 if it's not worth it by Dec.31!
I want to augment this: It takes into account that you are going for the right reason – with a well-prepared confession, with repentance and contrition and a desire to love Jesus and others around you better.
Go once a month and bring your children and when you come out then celebrate with a small treat (not costing much)
I will bet you that if THIS IS WHAT YOU CELEBRATE in a creative way it would not have to cost you a lot.
It could be something very simple or even a hug, something simple and joy-filled. With ourselves – you can’t have fireworks go off in the Church (hmmm) but you can – in your heart – thank Jesus for this incredible gift (raised arms … even inside)
The next time someone asks you “what do you celebrate” you can mention many things but now I am really encouraging you to include – something that will get their attention: Confession!!!