Tag Archives: Confession

5 reasons to go to Confession frequently

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Looking back on my childhood, I find a disconnect between my Catholic schooling and our family’s home life. So many of the traditional Catholic practices that we learned in school were kept at school. We had different spiritual practices … Continue reading →

Posted in Sacraments | Tagged Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Confession, Grace, Penance | 2 Comments

How to love God more

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Connie Rossini

Do you ever sit up and listen suddenly during the Sunday homily? That happened to me this week. Instead of the post I was planning, I am writing about Sunday’s Gospel, as I believe the Holy Spirit desires. You see, … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness | Tagged Catholic, Confession, Love, Mary Magdalene, Penitent Woman | 6 Comments

St. Therese’s astonishing trust in God

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Connie Rossini

The other day, I read this passage from one of St. Therese of Lisieux‘s letters, in Jacques Philippe’s The Way of Trust and Love: “[A child who has sinned] throws himself into his father’s arms, telling him that he is … Continue reading →