Last week, I was able to go to confession at St. Frances de Sales Parish. I had never been to this parish before but I saw online that confession was available during my work break. When I entered the parish, I settled into a pew and started to pray the rosary while I waited for the priest. It was so quiet and the only sound that I could hear was water trickling from the holy water fount.
Even though I was in an empty church, it felt so full. Why?
The last month of February was very chaotic and I was desperate in my thirst for God. So, when I was able to enter God’s dwelling place and I was able to hide away from the chaos of reality for just 1 hour, God’s Grace was so tangible and real.
During that hour, I noticed a lot things about the architecture and design of the parish that all led to one message.
God’s Grace pours out of His heart freely. He is abundant in giving us the graces we need, to receive His mercy in the sacrament of reconciliation, so that we can encounter Him in a tangible (powerful) way. As much as I was desperate for God, His thirst for me is even greater. The only things that stop us from encountering God are the decisions we make to avoid, run away, or turn away from God (unconsciously or not). So, let us sincerely ask God for the graces we need to encounter His Love with honesty and openness.
As Your mercy falls on me
Oh revive my soul and Lord make me new
Let my heart rejoice in You
Holy Spirit, pour and flow
Come and rush into my soul
– Bimbo Yerro, Pour and Flow