"Just before Christmas in 1980, Pope John Paul II was with over two thousand children in a Roman parish. And he began his catechesis with this dialogue:
How are you preparing for Christmas?
By praying, shout back the children.
Very good, by praying, the Pope says, but also by going to Confession...
Will you do that?
In an even louder voice, those thousands of children replied: We will!
And John Paul II tells them, Yes, you ought to go.
Lowering his voice, he whispers:
The Pope will also go to Confession so as to receive the child Jesus worthily."
In Conversation with God (Frederick Fernandez)
Last night, I went to my parish to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.... and today our entire school community is invited to receive this beautiful sacrament of forgiveness, mercy and healing.
Our Benedictine Brother from St. Benedict Prep, Father Edwin Leahy, invited everyone to reflect on the real meaning of Christmas and to open their hearts every day to the true gift, the gift of Jesus love.
A special thank you also to Father Tom, Father Fernando, and Father Jack, who joined us later in the week to continue the Sacrament of Reconciliation to our school community.
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