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Confession, often misunderstood or avoided, plays a vital role in this journey. It is not about humiliation or guilt for its own sake. It is about trusting in mercy that frees rather than crushes. When believers acknowledge their sins honestly and entrust them to God, they experience release. The weight of shame lifts, and space is created for renewal. This encounter is not mechanical; it is deeply personal and transformative.

The blood poured out in love, spoken of in Christian tradition, is not meant to inspire fear but purification. It symbolizes a love willing to suffer for the sake of reconciliation. To contemplate this sacrifice is to recognize that redemption is costly, but freely given. From this awareness comes the possibility of being reborn spiritually, not once, but continually, as long as one remains open to grace.

The Passion of Christ is not locked in the past. Through the action of the Holy Spirit, it remains present in the world today. Believers are called to recognize Christ’s suffering body in the wounded, the poor, the rejected, and the forgotten. Faith becomes real when it moves beyond words and encounters the suffering flesh of others. Compassion is not optional; it is a consequence of belief.

At the heart of this journey lies the experience of mercy. Mercy is not an abstract concept or a vague sentiment. It emerges in a direct, personal encounter with the crucified and risen Lord. This encounter takes place through sincere prayer, honest self-examination, and a willingness to be changed. Mercy is experienced face to face, in dialogue, not as a theory but as a relationship. Continue reading…