I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: whatever you bind on earth shall be considered bound in heaven; whatever you loose on earth shall be considered loosed in heaven.
Mt.16:19
The greatest authority Jesus could give the Church was the authority to forgive sins. Authority over demons, over sickness, even over death are all lesser. As the Pharisees acknowledged, only God can forgive sins.
The most anticipated event of my reception into the Church was receiving Holy Communion. A very close second was receiving absolution in the sacrament of confession. I strained for the peace I knew only this sacrament could give.
It's time I again darkened the doorway of the confessional.
Saints Peter and Paul, please pray for me.
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