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Confession

Confessions: Hers and His

April 3, 2013 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt 9 Comments

C is for Confession; we’re talking hers and his experiences. What’s the difference? Nothing that really matters. We both went, confessed, and were forgiven. We both received the graces given through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. While our experiences were wildly different, at the end of the day, they are the same. We examined our consciences, made good confessions, and received absolution from our sins. We were washed clean by a shower of grace by God’s mercy.

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Blogging from A to Z, Confession, Lent, Sacraments

Ash Wednesday: Begin Again

February 22, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments

Lent, a season particularly focused on renewal and conversion, begins today.  Flip through the pages of most current home and garden magazines and you will easily find articles with tips for spring-cleaning. I recently found an article titled, “Spring Clean Your Finances.” The first paragraph read, “Spring is the season of renewal — the time to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Ash Wednesday, Catholic, Confession, Fasting, Lent, Penitence, Prayer, Reconciliation, Renewal, Saint Teresa of Avila, saints, Word on Fire

Going to See Jesus!

December 3, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

Advent Week 2 Reflection: Occupy the Confessional We’re going to see Jesus!” my then two-year old daughter joyfully proclaimed as we entered the church parking lot on the morning of the first Sunday in Advent. My husband Joel and I, a little surprised yet proud of her recognition, chuckled and agreed, “Yes, we ARE going … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Advent, Catholic, Confession, Mark 13, Occupy Advent, Prepare the Way, Reconciliation, Repent

Clip Out, Photocopy & Pass-On Advent Guides

November 15, 2011 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

The National Catholic Register’s 2011 Advent Guides I enjoy receiving our printed copy of the National Catholic Register this time of the year for the clip out, photocopy, and pass-on Advent guides. Previous years’ clip-outs still remain in my prayer journal, and I refer to them often (e.g., the How (and Why) of Daily Prayer and Praying the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Confession, Mass, National Catholic Register

They Know Not What They Do

September 13, 2010 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 1 Comment

September 12, 2010: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time The daily Mass readings this past week urged us to conduct our affairs in a manner pleasing to God. In 1 Corinthians, St. Paul urged us to purge immorality from our lives (Mon.), deal justly with one another (Tue.), refrain from idolatry (Thu.), exercise discipline (Fri.), and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Catholic, Confession, conscience, Father, forgiveness, Golden Calf, Holy Spirit, ignorance, love, mercy, Moses, Reconciliation, relationship, sacrament
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