Let us pray that we may experience the sacrament of reconciliation with renewed depth, to taste the forgiveness and infinite mercy of God. And let us pray that God may give his Church merciful priests and not torturers.
When I go to confession, it is in order to be healed, to heal my soul.
To leave with greater spiritual health. To pass from misery to mercy.
The center of confession is not the sins we declare, but the divine love we receive, of which we are always in need.
The center of confession is Jesus who waits for us, who listens to us and forgives us.
Remember this: In the heart of God, we come before our mistakes.
And let us pray that we may experience the sacrament of reconciliation with renewed depth, to taste the forgiveness and infinite mercy of God. And let us pray that God may give his Church merciful priests and not torturers.
Pope Francis' previous video intentions may be found here: http://popesprayerusa.net/category/pope-video/
St. Ann's Communal Prayers and Intentions
1. For Pope Francis, Pope-Emeritus Benedict XVI, Bishop Zurek, Father Raef, and all priests and deacons ministering in the Diocese of Amarillo.
2. For all the young people of our parish, that God will help them to grow and mature as faithful disciples of Christ.
3. For all Christians who are persecuted or martyred for their faith, especially those in the Middle East.
4. For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, especially among the young people of our parish family.
5. For our country, that God will inspire us to work diligently for the common good and justice for all people.
6. For all those who feel marginalized, alienated, our outcast in our society or in our Church.