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Making and becoming a saint by frequent Confessions
February 8th, 2009
St. John Bosco’s method of going to Confessions frequently has produced 29 official saints. So, I decided to make it a family routine to go every Saturday. My nine year old has become more docile and my wife more collaborative. One can go even if one has no grave sins. It is beneficial because of the grace that the sacrament provides.
From a parenting aspect, it makes it easier because the children are now conscious about obeying God’s laws. St. John Bosco said, “Our words become God’s words.” And the kids will be trained to do good all the time whether others see them or not because God always sees them.
It was also hard to start. The kids were saying how boring it will be & the wife is wondering why I needed to go. But after the first time, I got my wife to support it and my kids don’t find it that bad. And why would it be that bad, God is there.
Frequent confession is a technique given by God to St. John Bosco through visions. It was a revolutionary idea back in the 19th century but as history shows, it works.
(Picture: Saturday night family event – Confessions )
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On that note, everyone should read a certain book–Frequent Confession, by Benedict Baur. (Available here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Frequent-Confession-Place-Spiritual-Life/dp/1889334162)http://www.amazon.com/Frequent-Confession-Place-S… />Also, see anything written by St. Philip Neri. Frequent confession was a mainstay of his apostolate and life.
You know, as much as some complain about confession and try to argue that it's not a necessity, I truly like it. I don't do it as often as I should, that's for sure, but when I go, I like to talk to a real live person about what I've done to hurt our Lord and how I can repent against those sins. I can trust this person completely (well, cuz he's a PRIEST!:)) and it feels good to SAY what I've done wrong. Thinking and saying them are two different things. Saying it out loud puts it in perspective. Thanks for this post!
I went to confession maybe 4 or 5 times in my first 18 years of life. A few more when I got to know a good priest in college. Then, when our first son got close to his first communion, we decided to go more often so that our kids wouldn't be so timid. They'll grow up thinking frequent confession is normal, and of course be holier kids and teens than we were because of the frequent graces they'll receive.
I appreciate the affirmation & feedback.The council of Trent teaches that it is a necessity. http://acatholiclife.blogspot.com/2006/03/necessi…