Today's reading is one of my favorites because it
underscores the importance of going to confession. Confession is very important
in your relationship with God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. God, in his
infinite wisdom gave us his only Son to deliver us from sin, just as God used
Moses to deliver his people from bondage out of Egypt. Sin IS bondage. They are
shackles that bind us and do not let go. Our faith, through the Holy Spirit, has
given us the Sacrement of Confession or in today's terms, Sacrament of
Reconciliation to free us from those shackles. In turn, after we are cleansed
and washed clean, we partake in the celebration of Christ and unite with him
through the Sacrement of Communion.
Freeing yourself from these shackles of sin is a
daily struggle. Being human we are born with original sin that makes it
impossible to be perfect. We can strive for that perfection, however, by going
to Mass each Sunday, going to confession on a regular basis, going to Communion
at Mass, and doing charitable work for those less fortunate. As a Lector,
Eucharistic Minister, Knight of Columbus, ESL Aide and a Welcome Committe Member
at our Church, I speak from experience that there is no greater gift you can
give to God than to devote your available time to charitable works.
I recommend involving yourself in your community so
that you too can experience God's love through the eyes and voices of those that
thank you for your service. You will feel a sense of love and compassion that
cannot be felt elsewhere and you will not be dissappointed.
"Lord, continue to use me as an instrument for your
love. Through the Holy Spirit, grant me the wisdom to seek those out who need my
help" - Amen.
Meditation: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 (http://wau.org/meditations/2012/09/10)
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