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During this Year for Priests, I have been reflecting on my vocation and the different ways God has worked in my life since my ordination.
And I have to say that of all the things I have been called to do as a priest, I have been most affected—and most surprised—by my experience of hearing confessions. Before I was ordained in 1991, I thought it might be burdensome or strange to spend hours in the confessional every week. But it didn’t take me long to discover how very powerful this sacrament can be, for me as well as for the people who come to confess their sins.
Courage to See and Say. Many people are nervous when they approach this sacrament. Once, a woman came in and instead of praying, “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned,” she started, “Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts… . ” I half expected her to break out some food so we could celebrate.…
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