Reconciliation
Life is filled with joys, but also with wounds. At times, we are hurt by the actions or words of others. At other times, we are the ones who hurt those we love—through impatience, selfishness, or pride. These moments of brokenness, both received and inflicted, can weigh heavily on our hearts. We may feel distant from God, from others, and even from ourselves.
But God, in His great mercy, never abandons us.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the Church’s most beautiful gifts—a sacred space where we encounter the mercy of God in a deeply personal and transformative way. It is not a place of shame, but a place of healing. It is where we bring our weakness, our sins, and our wounds, and place them before the One who already knows us completely and loves us unconditionally.
Reconciliation acknowledges our human frailty. We are not perfect, and God doesn’t expect us to be. What He does long for is our return—our willingness to come back to Him, to allow His grace to touch our hearts, and to begin again.
“God is never tired of forgiving us”
In this sacrament, Christ Himself meets us. Through the words of absolution spoken by the priest, it is Jesus who forgives. It is Jesus who heals. Whether we carry guilt from things we’ve done or pain from what others have done to us, the sacrament offers peace. It is a moment of encounter—a return to grace, to freedom, and to joy.
Reconciliation is not the end of the journey. It’s the strength to keep going. The healing we receive enables us to forgive, to love more deeply, and to live with renewed purpose.
If it has been a while, come. Come with your burdens. Come with your wounds. Come and be healed. The door is open, and God is waiting—not to condemn, but to embrace.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation are celebrated at:
Our Lady’s - First Saturday: 10:30am -11:00am
St Ambrose’s - Second Saturday: 10:30am -11:00am
St Joseph’s - Third Saturday: 10:30am -11:00am
St Fidelis’ - Fourth Saturday: 10:30am -11:00am