The Role Of The Sacrament Of Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is primarily handled by a priest (Trese 1). The process of Reconciliation may seem simple, but it takes a lot of practicing to perfect for priests. It is clear when Christ died he passed along with the power to change bread into wine, the power to forgive sin at the last supper. (Trese 1) The main mission of Christ was after all to help anyone and everyone who wanted to be saved, to do in fact just that. That is why he appointed the apostles. To ensure that his word and teachings would live eternally and not die alongside him. A priest shares the same mission that Christ had. A priest acts in the person of Christ during the mass. This role is repeated in form during their role in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

A venial sin is a less serious sin committed against God, examples include lying, complaining, and impatience (Mortal and Venial Sins 1). These offenses being small, don’t have as big an effect on the inner conscious of a human. A mortal sin is the highest form of sin in the Church. A mortal sin can be defined as a serious and purposeful violation of the law of God (Mortal and Venial Sins 1). Examples of mortal sin are stealing an expensive item, committing adultery, and lust. Breaking any one of the 10 commandments given to Moses are considered mortal sins. One might ask, can all sins be forgiven? Yes, if you are truly sorrowful for your actions, and ready to make a change in your life, God’s door is always open to those who are seeking him (Mortal and Venial Sin 1). It is very important you go to reconciliation for the forgiveness of mortal sins. Mortal Sins derive the soul of Sanctifying Grace and leave a stain on one’s soul (Mortal and Venial Sins 1). Sanctifying Grace is a gift from God, the quality we inherit from Baptism, Sanctifying Grace allows us to come closer to God and love him (Trese 1). If one dies with the stain of mortal sin on their soul, and are not truly sorrowful for the sin, they will be separated from God, and sent to hell (Mortal and Venial Sins 1). It really all comes down to the true intentions of your heart. Like I previously

The main benefit is obvious and can be identified simply just by the eye test. The Sacrament brings the partakers closer to God and his mission set forth on earth. Other main key benefits can be described as weight being lifted off one’s shoulder and a light opening in a spot that once was dark before (Trese 1). One must look at the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a second chance. We are lucky to have the Church who has implemented and conformed to the modern societal needs for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The basis for the Sacrament has always been present, but this kind of availability we have in today’s modern world is quite amazing. The Church has a priest always who is ready to listen to the confessions of people in need of guidance and wisdom (Trese 1). This example of imagery really hits home for me, as it helps identify and portray sin, and reflects what sin does to our souls. It portrays sin as a stain on a piece of cloth that is supposed to be clean. This cloth represents the human soul. Going to reconciliation is like taking that very cloth covered in sin and wrongdoings, and throwing it in the washer. It comes out clean. This example shows that the Sacrament of Reconciliation truly renews us and returns us to our original