A Message from Archbishop Martin
"When asked by an interviewer who he considered himself
to be, Pope Francis surprised many by responding that the best description of
himself was: “I am a sinner”.
Lent is the season of
conversion and return to God. It is a
time also in which we can rediscover the joy of the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. Earlier this year Pope
Francis set out a challenge for us all:
“I would like to ask you — but don’t say it aloud, everyone
respond in his or her own heart: when was the last time you made your
confession? Two days, two weeks, two years, twenty years, forty years? And if
much time has passed, do not lose another day. Be courageous and go to
Confession! Jesus will receive you; he
will receive you with so much love”.
As Lent comes to a conclusion I have asked a number of
Centre City Churches (listed below) in Dublin to provide Confessions
continually on the
two Final Saturdays of Lent 12th and 19th April, all day from 09.30 until 18.00
two Final Saturdays of Lent 12th and 19th April, all day from 09.30 until 18.00
There will be a number of confessors available throughout
the day so that ample time will be available for a conversation about your
life.
The Light over the confessional is still on for you and I
ask you to make the most of this special occasion of grace.
Other parishes may wish to associate themselves with this
initiative in their own way. Resources,
posters and leaflets are available from the Office of Evangelisation.
+Diarmuid Martin,
Archbishop of Dublin
Saint Mary’s, Pro-Cathedral
Saint
Saviours, Dominick Street
Saint Francis
Xavier, Gardiner Street
Saint Teresa’s, Clarendon Street
Our Lady Queen of
Peace, Merrion Rd.
Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Bachelors Walk
Saint Joseph’s, Berkely Road
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Whitefriar St.
Our Lady Refuge of Sinners,
Rathmines
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