Guide for Celebrating Reconciliation - OWEGCR

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By J. Philip Horrigan

In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the encounter of the penitent with the mercy of God is one of the most transforming moments in the spiritual life of a Catholic. The ritual itself has changed throughout history, but the purpose of the sacrament has remained the same: to seek the forgiveness of the Lord and to renew one’s efforts to live as a faithful and loving disciple of Jesus Christ. This resource provides pastoral insights for celebrating individual confession, communal Reconciliation services, and non-sacramental penance services with attention given to liturgical ministries, liturgical environment, and evangelization. As part of the Preparing Parish Worship™ series, this book includes:

Theological reflections on the reconciling love of God
A historical overview of the development of the Rite of Penance
A walk-through of the Rite of Penance
Answers to frequently asked questions
Assistance with best liturgical practices
Inspirational and informative quotations from Scripture and Church documents