Focus on your own sins...
Fear and the shame of admitting one’s own sins leads to pointing fingers and accusing others rather than recognising one’s own faults.
We sometimes become policemen of other people and we fail to see how weak our very selves are. Just sort out your own issues, don't become so holy than thou...
If you find out that you are good in that area, know that some are still struggling, help them rather than condemn them.
“It’s difficult to admit being guilty, but it does so much good to confess with sincerity. But you must confess your own sins”.
Pope Francis wants us to confront our own selves and condemn our very selves not of others.
Don't carry someone else to your confession. Not your children, husband, wife, mother-in-law, or any other persons alongside.
The Pope continues with the following episode:
“I remember a story an old missionary would tell about a woman who went to confession and she began by telling her husband’s faults, then went on to her mother-in-law’s faults and then the sins of her neighbours. At a certain point, the confessor told her, ‘But ma’am, tell me, are you done?’ ‘No… Yes.’ ‘Great, you have finished with other people’s sins, now start to tell me yours,’” he said.
Recognising one’s own sins prepares a person to make room in his or her heart for Christ, the Pope said. But a person who has a heart “full of himself, of his own success” receives nothing because he is already satiated by his “presumed justice.”
“Listening to the voice of conscience in silence allows us to realise that our thoughts are far from divine thoughts, that our words and our actions are often worldly, guided by choices that are contrary to the Gospel,” the Pope said.
Confessing one’s sins to God and the church helps people understand that sin not only “separates us from God but also from our brothers and sisters. ”
Some people are simply experts in dividing the community. Whenever you see them around then you know something is wrong somewhere or simply a grenade is going to be thrown.
“Sin cuts, it cuts our relationship with God and with our brothers and sisters, in our family, in society, in the community,” the Pope said. “Sin always cuts, separates, divides.”
The penitential rite at Mass also includes asking the intercession of Mary and all the angels and saints, which, he said, is an acknowledgement that Christians seek help from “friends and models of life” who will support them on their journey toward full communion with God.
Christians also can find the courage to “take off their masks” and seek pardon for their sins by following the example of biblical figures such as King David, Zacchaeus, the Samaritan woman and St Peter.
Live your life and mind your own business. We used to be taught by our parents... Lord help me shut my dirty mouth until I know what to say.
“To take measure of the fragility of the clay with which we have been formed is an experience that strengthens us,” The Pope said.
“While making us realize our weakness, it opens our heart to call upon the divine mercy that transforms and converts. And this is what we do in the penitential act at the beginning of Mass.”
Calling to mind our very sins not others. Others God will sort them, but first sort your life and backyard. If you have washed yourself in the blood of martyrs then feel free to condemn.
Fear and the shame of admitting one’s own sins leads to pointing fingers and accusing others rather than recognising one’s own faults.
We sometimes become policemen of other people and we fail to see how weak our very selves are. Just sort out your own issues, don't become so holy than thou...
If you find out that you are good in that area, know that some are still struggling, help them rather than condemn them.
“It’s difficult to admit being guilty, but it does so much good to confess with sincerity. But you must confess your own sins”.
Pope Francis wants us to confront our own selves and condemn our very selves not of others.
Don't carry someone else to your confession. Not your children, husband, wife, mother-in-law, or any other persons alongside.
The Pope continues with the following episode:
“I remember a story an old missionary would tell about a woman who went to confession and she began by telling her husband’s faults, then went on to her mother-in-law’s faults and then the sins of her neighbours. At a certain point, the confessor told her, ‘But ma’am, tell me, are you done?’ ‘No… Yes.’ ‘Great, you have finished with other people’s sins, now start to tell me yours,’” he said.
Recognising one’s own sins prepares a person to make room in his or her heart for Christ, the Pope said. But a person who has a heart “full of himself, of his own success” receives nothing because he is already satiated by his “presumed justice.”
“Listening to the voice of conscience in silence allows us to realise that our thoughts are far from divine thoughts, that our words and our actions are often worldly, guided by choices that are contrary to the Gospel,” the Pope said.
Confessing one’s sins to God and the church helps people understand that sin not only “separates us from God but also from our brothers and sisters. ”
Some people are simply experts in dividing the community. Whenever you see them around then you know something is wrong somewhere or simply a grenade is going to be thrown.
“Sin cuts, it cuts our relationship with God and with our brothers and sisters, in our family, in society, in the community,” the Pope said. “Sin always cuts, separates, divides.”
The penitential rite at Mass also includes asking the intercession of Mary and all the angels and saints, which, he said, is an acknowledgement that Christians seek help from “friends and models of life” who will support them on their journey toward full communion with God.
Christians also can find the courage to “take off their masks” and seek pardon for their sins by following the example of biblical figures such as King David, Zacchaeus, the Samaritan woman and St Peter.
Live your life and mind your own business. We used to be taught by our parents... Lord help me shut my dirty mouth until I know what to say.
“To take measure of the fragility of the clay with which we have been formed is an experience that strengthens us,” The Pope said.
“While making us realize our weakness, it opens our heart to call upon the divine mercy that transforms and converts. And this is what we do in the penitential act at the beginning of Mass.”
Calling to mind our very sins not others. Others God will sort them, but first sort your life and backyard. If you have washed yourself in the blood of martyrs then feel free to condemn.
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