Skip navigation
Select a School
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic School
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary — St. Richard Catholic Church
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary St. Richard Catholic Church and School
Language
View Original
Spanish
Cantonese
French
German
Italian
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Korean
Russian
Hindi
Login
Guest
Admin
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary — St. Richard Catholic Church
7500 SW 152nd Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Phone
(305) 233-8711
| Fax
(305) 254-2756
Church
School
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
{1}
##LOC[OK]##
##LOC[Cancel]##
MENU
Home
About Us
Mass Schedule
Church Office Hours
Church Staff
Online Giving
Active Parishioner
Bulletins Archive
Parish Registration Form
History of Our Parish
Parish and Finance Councils
Financial Statements
Contact Us
Instructions to Access and Use the HRSR Church Website
Sacraments/Religious Ed.
Religious Education for Children - Office Hours
Religious Education Calendar
Safety Plan
ADOM Sacramental Guidelines
HRSR CCD Parent Handbook
Mass Attendance Policy
Godparents and Sponsors
Parish Handbook
Safety Plan
Baptism
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Middle School Youth Ministry
Senior High School Youth Ministry
Marriage and Related Issues
Marriage Preparation
Declaration of Nullity (Annulment)
RCIA
RCIA Adult Inquirer Information Form
ADOM Previous Marriage Form
ADOM Celebrating the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities
ADOM Office of Catechesis Mission Statement
ADOM Safe Environment Policy
Canons Pertaining to Religious Education
Facilities/Photos/Videos
Mass (Video Replay)
Photos
Easter Sunrise Mass (Video)
Other Videos
Calendar
Ministries
Altar Servers
Arts and Environment
Baptism Preparation
Bible Study Group
Bible Study (Spanish)
Biblical Cenacal of the Holy Rosary
Boy Scouts
Children's Liturgy
Council of Catholic Women
Couples for Christ
Cub Scouts
Divine Mercy Apostolate (Apostolado de la Divina Misericordia)
Divine Will ("Divina Voluntad")
Easter Sunrise Mass
Ejercicios Espirituales en la Vida Diaria (EEVD)
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
FE (Families Evangelizing)
Fully Engaged
Healing Ministry
Helping Hands
Hospitality/Usher
International Food & Art Festival
"Jesus Vive" Catholic Charismatic Renovation
Knights of Columbus
Lectors
Legion of Mary
Legion of Mary (Spanish)
Men's Prayer Night Cap
Middle School Youth Group ("God's Squad")
Music Ministry
Prayer and Life Workshops
Praying of the Rosary
Respect Life
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Third Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives
Journey of Faith
Archive - Journey of Faith (USCCA & CST)
Journey of Faith Archive 2019
05-26-2019 "Fully Human, Fully Divine"
05-19-2019 "Five Steps to a Fuller Life"
05-12-2019 "Ways to Give Meaning to the Word God"
05-05-2019 "Thoughts Matter"
4-28-2019 Being Led by the Holy Spirit
04-21-2019 The Way to Abundant Life
04-14-2019 Suffering is a Reality of Life
04-07-2019 Centering Prayer
03-31-2019 Lectio Divina
03-24-2019 The Daily Examen
03-17-2019 Stations of the Cross
03-10-2019 Just Pray!
03-03-2019 Preparing for and Participating in the Season of Lent
02-24-2019 Embracing and Living the "Theological Virtues"
02-17-2019 Practice and Live a Virtuous Life
02-10-2019 Care for God's Creation
02-03-2019 Stewardship
01-27-2019 Call to Family, Community and Participation
01-20-2019 The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
01-13-2019 Subsidiarity
01-06-2019 What Are Your New Year's Spiritual Resolutions?
Journey of Faith Archive 2018
12-30-2018 "Let There Be Peace On Earth And Let It Begin With Me"
12-23-2018 Let the "Light of The World" Shine Through Us
12-16-2018 "Take Time to Step Back From Our Hectic Lives"
12-09-2018 "Everyone Has Something to Give to Help Others"
12-02-2018 "Hear My Voice and Open the Door"
11-25-2018 Solidarity
11-18-2018 "Wiping the Mirror Clean"
11-11-2018 Seeing Through Eyes of Nondual Consciousness
11-04-2018 Our Right and Responsibility to Vote
10-28-2018 Living the Way of Nonviolence
10-21-2018 Anger is not the Way
10-14-2018 Stop Domestic Violence Now
10-07-2018 The Right to Life
08-19-2018 A Consistent Ethic of Life
08-12-2018 Reject the "Throw-Away" Culture
08-05-2018 We are Called to "Unity"
07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
07-22-2018 Seek First to Understand
07-15-2018 The Common Good
07-08-2018 Charity and Justice
07-01-2018 All Human Life is Inherently Sacred
06-24-2018 Seven Themes of CST
06-17-2018 Origin Modern Catholic Social Teaching
06-10-2018 Choose Life for Yourself and Others
06-03-2018 Called to Relationship
05-27-2018 The Journey Continues
05-20-2018 The Tenth Commandment
05-13-2018 The Ninth Commandment: Purity of Heart
05-06-2018 Eighth Commandment: Tell the Truth
04-29-2018 The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Steal--Act Justly
04-22-2018 The Sixth Commandment: Marital Fidelity
04-15-2018 The Fifth Commandment: Promote the Culture of Life
04-08-2018 The Fourth Commandment: Strengthen Your Family
04-01-2018 The Third Commandment:Love the Lord's Day
03-25-2018 The Second Commandment-Reverence God's Name
03-18-2018 The First Commandment-Believe in the True God
03-11-2018 Life in Christ - Part Two
03-04-2018 Life in Christ - Part One
02-25-2018 Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
02-18-2018 The Sacrament of Matrimony
02-11-2018 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
02-04-2018 The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
01-21-2018 The Eucharist
01-14-2018 Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission
01-07-2018 Baptism: Becoming a Christian
Journey of Faith Archive 2017
12-31-2017 The Celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ
12-24-2017 Jesus Taught Us to Pray
12-17-2017 God Calls Us to Pray
12-10-2017 Our Eternal Destiny
12-03-2017 "Mary, the Mother of God"
11-26-2017 The Four Marks of the Church
11-19-2017 The Church-Reflecting on the Light of Christ
11-12-2017 Receive the Holy Spirit
11-05-2017 The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ
10-29-2017 The Good News
10-22-2017 Creation of Humans
10-15-2017 "I Believe"
10-8-2017 Faith - Our Response to God's Revelation
10-1-2017 Handing on the Faith
09-24-2017 God Comes to Meet Us
09-10 and 09-17-2017 The Human Quest for God
09-03-2017 Overview of Our Journey of Faith
Adult Faith Formation Resources
Lenten Resources 2021
Journey of Faith Archive
Journey of Faith Archive 2019
Journey of Faith Archive 2018
Journey of Faith Archive 2017
Church Office Websites
Scripture Resources
Catechism and Understanding Catholicism Resources
Prayer and Spiritual Practices
Liturgical Resources
Sacrament Resources
Catholic News Services
Catholic Social Teaching
Music Selections
Books and Other References
Social Services and Other Charitable Resources
Advent and Christmas Spiritual Resources 2020
Health Care and End-of-Life Planning Resources
Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship (USCCB)
Home
About Us
Mass Schedule
Church Office Hours
Church Staff
Online Giving
Active Parishioner
Bulletins Archive
Parish Registration Form
History of Our Parish
Parish and Finance Councils
Financial Statements
Contact Us
Instructions to Access and Use the HRSR Church Website
Sacraments/Religious Ed.
Religious Education for Children - Office Hours
Religious Education Calendar
Safety Plan
ADOM Sacramental Guidelines
HRSR CCD Parent Handbook
Mass Attendance Policy
Godparents and Sponsors
Parish Handbook
Safety Plan
Baptism
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Middle School Youth Ministry
Senior High School Youth Ministry
Marriage and Related Issues
Marriage Preparation
Declaration of Nullity (Annulment)
RCIA
RCIA Adult Inquirer Information Form
ADOM Previous Marriage Form
ADOM Celebrating the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities
ADOM Office of Catechesis Mission Statement
ADOM Safe Environment Policy
Canons Pertaining to Religious Education
Facilities/Photos/Videos
Mass (Video Replay)
Photos
Easter Sunrise Mass (Video)
Other Videos
Calendar
Ministries
Altar Servers
Arts and Environment
Baptism Preparation
Bible Study Group
Bible Study (Spanish)
Biblical Cenacal of the Holy Rosary
Boy Scouts
Children's Liturgy
Council of Catholic Women
Couples for Christ
Cub Scouts
Divine Mercy Apostolate (Apostolado de la Divina Misericordia)
Divine Will ("Divina Voluntad")
Easter Sunrise Mass
Ejercicios Espirituales en la Vida Diaria (EEVD)
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
FE (Families Evangelizing)
Fully Engaged
Healing Ministry
Helping Hands
Hospitality/Usher
International Food & Art Festival
"Jesus Vive" Catholic Charismatic Renovation
Knights of Columbus
Lectors
Legion of Mary
Legion of Mary (Spanish)
Men's Prayer Night Cap
Middle School Youth Group ("God's Squad")
Music Ministry
Prayer and Life Workshops
Praying of the Rosary
Respect Life
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Third Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives
Journey of Faith
Archive - Journey of Faith (USCCA & CST)
Journey of Faith Archive 2019
05-26-2019 "Fully Human, Fully Divine"
05-19-2019 "Five Steps to a Fuller Life"
05-12-2019 "Ways to Give Meaning to the Word God"
05-05-2019 "Thoughts Matter"
4-28-2019 Being Led by the Holy Spirit
04-21-2019 The Way to Abundant Life
04-14-2019 Suffering is a Reality of Life
04-07-2019 Centering Prayer
03-31-2019 Lectio Divina
03-24-2019 The Daily Examen
03-17-2019 Stations of the Cross
03-10-2019 Just Pray!
03-03-2019 Preparing for and Participating in the Season of Lent
02-24-2019 Embracing and Living the "Theological Virtues"
02-17-2019 Practice and Live a Virtuous Life
02-10-2019 Care for God's Creation
02-03-2019 Stewardship
01-27-2019 Call to Family, Community and Participation
01-20-2019 The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
01-13-2019 Subsidiarity
01-06-2019 What Are Your New Year's Spiritual Resolutions?
Journey of Faith Archive 2018
12-30-2018 "Let There Be Peace On Earth And Let It Begin With Me"
12-23-2018 Let the "Light of The World" Shine Through Us
12-16-2018 "Take Time to Step Back From Our Hectic Lives"
12-09-2018 "Everyone Has Something to Give to Help Others"
12-02-2018 "Hear My Voice and Open the Door"
11-25-2018 Solidarity
11-18-2018 "Wiping the Mirror Clean"
11-11-2018 Seeing Through Eyes of Nondual Consciousness
11-04-2018 Our Right and Responsibility to Vote
10-28-2018 Living the Way of Nonviolence
10-21-2018 Anger is not the Way
10-14-2018 Stop Domestic Violence Now
10-07-2018 The Right to Life
08-19-2018 A Consistent Ethic of Life
08-12-2018 Reject the "Throw-Away" Culture
08-05-2018 We are Called to "Unity"
07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
07-22-2018 Seek First to Understand
07-15-2018 The Common Good
07-08-2018 Charity and Justice
07-01-2018 All Human Life is Inherently Sacred
06-24-2018 Seven Themes of CST
06-17-2018 Origin Modern Catholic Social Teaching
06-10-2018 Choose Life for Yourself and Others
06-03-2018 Called to Relationship
05-27-2018 The Journey Continues
05-20-2018 The Tenth Commandment
05-13-2018 The Ninth Commandment: Purity of Heart
05-06-2018 Eighth Commandment: Tell the Truth
04-29-2018 The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Steal--Act Justly
04-22-2018 The Sixth Commandment: Marital Fidelity
04-15-2018 The Fifth Commandment: Promote the Culture of Life
04-08-2018 The Fourth Commandment: Strengthen Your Family
04-01-2018 The Third Commandment:Love the Lord's Day
03-25-2018 The Second Commandment-Reverence God's Name
03-18-2018 The First Commandment-Believe in the True God
03-11-2018 Life in Christ - Part Two
03-04-2018 Life in Christ - Part One
02-25-2018 Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
02-18-2018 The Sacrament of Matrimony
02-11-2018 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
02-04-2018 The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
01-21-2018 The Eucharist
01-14-2018 Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission
01-07-2018 Baptism: Becoming a Christian
Journey of Faith Archive 2017
12-31-2017 The Celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ
12-24-2017 Jesus Taught Us to Pray
12-17-2017 God Calls Us to Pray
12-10-2017 Our Eternal Destiny
12-03-2017 "Mary, the Mother of God"
11-26-2017 The Four Marks of the Church
11-19-2017 The Church-Reflecting on the Light of Christ
11-12-2017 Receive the Holy Spirit
11-05-2017 The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ
10-29-2017 The Good News
10-22-2017 Creation of Humans
10-15-2017 "I Believe"
10-8-2017 Faith - Our Response to God's Revelation
10-1-2017 Handing on the Faith
09-24-2017 God Comes to Meet Us
09-10 and 09-17-2017 The Human Quest for God
09-03-2017 Overview of Our Journey of Faith
Adult Faith Formation Resources
Lenten Resources 2021
Journey of Faith Archive
Journey of Faith Archive 2019
Journey of Faith Archive 2018
Journey of Faith Archive 2017
Church Office Websites
Scripture Resources
Catechism and Understanding Catholicism Resources
Prayer and Spiritual Practices
Liturgical Resources
Sacrament Resources
Catholic News Services
Catholic Social Teaching
Music Selections
Books and Other References
Social Services and Other Charitable Resources
Advent and Christmas Spiritual Resources 2020
Health Care and End-of-Life Planning Resources
Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship (USCCB)
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
12-30-2018 "Let There Be Peace On Earth And Let It Begin With Me"
12-23-2018 Let the "Light of The World" Shine Through Us
12-16-2018 "Take Time to Step Back From Our Hectic Lives"
12-09-2018 "Everyone Has Something to Give to Help Others"
12-02-2018 "Hear My Voice and Open the Door"
11-25-2018 Solidarity
11-18-2018 "Wiping the Mirror Clean"
11-11-2018 Seeing Through Eyes of Nondual Consciousness
11-04-2018 Our Right and Responsibility to Vote
10-28-2018 Living the Way of Nonviolence
10-21-2018 Anger is not the Way
10-14-2018 Stop Domestic Violence Now
10-07-2018 The Right to Life
08-19-2018 A Consistent Ethic of Life
08-12-2018 Reject the "Throw-Away" Culture
08-05-2018 We are Called to "Unity"
07-29-2018 Being Present to Each Moment
07-22-2018 Seek First to Understand
07-15-2018 The Common Good
07-08-2018 Charity and Justice
07-01-2018 All Human Life is Inherently Sacred
06-24-2018 Seven Themes of CST
06-17-2018 Origin Modern Catholic Social Teaching
06-10-2018 Choose Life for Yourself and Others
06-03-2018 Called to Relationship
05-27-2018 The Journey Continues
05-20-2018 The Tenth Commandment
05-13-2018 The Ninth Commandment: Purity of Heart
05-06-2018 Eighth Commandment: Tell the Truth
04-29-2018 The Seventh Commandment: Do Not Steal--Act Justly
04-22-2018 The Sixth Commandment: Marital Fidelity
04-15-2018 The Fifth Commandment: Promote the Culture of Life
04-08-2018 The Fourth Commandment: Strengthen Your Family
04-01-2018 The Third Commandment:Love the Lord's Day
03-25-2018 The Second Commandment-Reverence God's Name
03-18-2018 The First Commandment-Believe in the True God
03-11-2018 Life in Christ - Part Two
03-04-2018 Life in Christ - Part One
02-25-2018 Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
02-18-2018 The Sacrament of Matrimony
02-11-2018 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
02-04-2018 The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
01-21-2018 The Eucharist
01-14-2018 Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission
01-07-2018 Baptism: Becoming a Christian
Holy Rosary St. Richard Catholic Church
»
Journey of Faith
»
Archive - Journey of Faith (USCCA & CST)
»
Journey of Faith Archive 2018
»
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
01-28-2018 The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic Church
January 28, 2018—Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION*
How have you experienced forgiveness in your life?
Because of human weakness, our new life in Christ arising from the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), is often challenged by sin that can weaken and harm our relationship with God and damage our communion with the Church, as well as with others and our self. In addition, we all face sickness and death. God continually reaches out to us to reconcile ourselves with God and restore our communion with the Church.
We find references throughout Scripture to God’s divine mercy, calling us to conversion and the forgiveness of sin. We find numerous examples in the Gospels of Christ’s mission to forgive sins. One needs only to read Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son which exemplifies our loving, merciful, and forgiving God. (Lk 15:11-32).
Through Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection we are reconciled with God through the forgiveness of sin, and we are given the gift of new life with our Triune God now, ultimately leading to our eternal happiness. Even while Jesus was suffering on the Cross, he forgave those who were rejecting and killing him, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” (Lk 23:34). It is never too late to seek or receive God’s mercy and forgiveness before we die (e.g. Lk 23:32-43).
Only God can forgive sin. But through his Church, Jesus, the divine healer, has given us the gift of the Sacraments of Healing—Penance and Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick—for the forgiveness of sins and ministry to the sick and dying. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you….Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained” (Jn 20:21-23).
In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, the priest acts in the person of Christ, the Head of the Church, to reconcile the sinner to both God and the Church. “The priest is the sign and instrument of God’s merciful love for the sinner” (CCC, no. 1465).
This Sacrament involves a conversion of our hearts to God, the confession of our mortal sins to a priest, contrition or sorrow for our sins and the determination to avoid such sin in the future, and a penance to make some amends for our sin. The priest, representing Christ, brings us his forgiveness, absolves us from our sins, and reconciles us with God and the Church. For those who commit mortal sin after Baptism, this Sacrament is necessary in order to be reconciled to God and restored to communion with the Church.
*U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults
, Ch. 18.
Reflect on Your Experience
Are there any sins that you want to confess and
experience God’s mercy and forgiveness?
What prevents you from seeking or receiving the
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation?
"The Confession" (a short and moving dramatic film)
"The Sacrament of Penance" (USCCB)
"Why Do I Have to Confess to a Priest" (Bishop Robert Barron)
"Why Go to Confession"
"Sacraments 101 - Penance - Why We Confess"
"How to Make a Good Confession" (Syracuse Diocese)
"Sacraments of Healing" - CCC 1420-1439 (Fr. Daniel Mahan)
"Reconciliation - Penitent, Minister, Effects" - CCC 1440-1449 (Fr. Daniel Mahan)
"Reconciliation - Penitent, Minister, Effects" - CCC 1450-1470 (Fr. Daniel Mahan)
"Indulgences and Penance" - CCC 1471-1498 (Fr. Daniel Mahan)
"All to Jesus I Surrender"
"Amazing Grace" (Celtic Women)
"Create in Me a Clean Heart"
"Do I Trust You" (Twila Paris)
"Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation" (USCCB)
"Penitencia" (USCCB)
"God's Gift of Forgiveness and How to Go to Confession (USCCB)
"El Regado de Dios del Perdón y Como Confesarse" (USCCB)
"Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Forgiveness in Four Easy Steps" (USCCB)
"Rediscovering the Sacrament of Penance" (USCCB)
"How to Go to Confession - Part One" (Video)
"How to Go to Confession - Part Two" (Video)
"How to Go to Confession - A Guide to Confession" (Video)
"Examination of Conscience" (USCCB)
"Examination of Conscience" (Video with Music)
"Examen" or "Examination of Consciousness" (Fr. Albert Haase - Video)
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at:
aff@hrsrcs.org
Website by
SchoolMessenger Presence
. © 2021 Intrado Corporation. All rights reserved.