I have quirks, tendencies, and habits. My old OB\/GYN knew this about me. He had been my doctor for 20 years before he retired. He knew me well. He knew my fears and anxieties because in a medical situation, we tend to be very forthcoming with them. Every time I saw him, through pregnancies or yearly check-ups, I didn't have to go through the whole story of me because he knew it, he knew me.\u2800 \u2800 That's how I feel about regular confession with a regular confessor. I know this isn't for everyone. I have friends who would prefer to remain completely anonymous in the confessional. I on the other hand, appreciate the familiarity of one confessor. \u2800 \u2800 After a while, the little peculiarities that are unique to my soul alone begin to sift themselves out and it's easier for the priest to discern sin from bad habit and vice versa.\u2800 \u2800 But more important than a regular confessor is a regular confession. If we go once a month, that means we go 12 times a year. Twice a month would be 24 times a year.\u2800 \u2800 There is no progress to be made in any area of life without frequent evaluation. An athlete striving for greatness will seek the wisdom of a coach or trainer to see what adjustments–no matter how slight, need to be made to improve their game. \u2800 \u2800 A soul striving for greatness will seek the wisdom and counsel offered in the confessional–no matter how slight, to improve their life.\u2800 \u2800 \u2800 💡\u2800 \u201cPeace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.\u201d Then he breathed on them and said, \u201cReceive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone\u2019s sins, they are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.\u201d\u2800 +John 20:22-23\u2800 \u2800 "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results."\u2800 +James 5:16<\/a><\/p>\nA post shared by Jenny<\/a> (@thelittlestway) on Sep 28, 2018 at 7:54am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n