http://www.haloscan.com/ Latest comments for dzehnle. Syndicated by HaloScan http://www.haloscan.com/ http://www.haloscan.com/halolink.gif http://www.haloscan.com/ 88 31 Commenting Powered by HaloScan.com http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsr#54974 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:53:59 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54974 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54974 I work in a parish and part of my job is sacramental prep. It has been tradition there for years that 1st confessions are done in the context of a Form II service. But the songs are straight from the book, there's no flapping paper, just a little reception afterwards and everyone is out the door. We ensure solmemnity, of course! Most of the parents never go themselves, and if they do, it IS in http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsr#54970 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:27 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54970 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54970 Father, I agree with what you've said about how the 83rd confession should seem just as valuable and joyous as the first. I find great peace in my heart after going to reconciliation. I'm confident your penitents mean it when they say they like confessing to you. For my part, though, I do like a bit of spiritual direction (e.g., about how I can grow my prayer life, in practical ways, as a way... http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/2435151919099154055/?src=hsr#54968 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:37 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/2435151919099154055/?src=hsrs#54968 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/2435151919099154055/?src=hsrs#54968 Those who come to see me "on priestly business" (I like that phrase) will meet with me in the sitting room, which is shown in the pictures. The sitting room was my predecessor's office; he had his study upstairs, which is now my office (pictures will be up in a day or two). I haven't really given any real thought to having the room painted. Currently, it's a wood paneling and I'm afraid to se http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsr#54967 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:26 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54967 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54967 I agree, Mariana, but a confessional isn't always close by, and the Church does allow for confessions to be heard anyway. Clearly, though, the confessional is the preferred location. http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsr#54964 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:25:35 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54964 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54964 The confessional is still the best place to confess. It is solemn and inside the church. http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsr#54965 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:09 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54965 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8195544469921094822/?src=hsrs#54965 I was relieved that my first confession was like a Saturday afternoon confession because I was already nervous and anxious enough. Embellishment would have been worse. Unfortunately in my old diocese children went to their first confession AFTER their first holy communion. Our parish has three priests, and each one goes about it a bit differently. One gives a challenging penance, for exampl... http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/2435151919099154055/?src=hsr#54966 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:32 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/2435151919099154055/?src=hsrs#54966 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/2435151919099154055/?src=hsrs#54966 So, will people who wish to see you on priestly business have to go upstairs to the office? If so, what about those people who find stairs difficult? Are the pictures from the former priest's study or from the upstairs rooms? Our priest has his office just inside the front door of the presbytery; it has a desk and chairs and a more comfortable seating area around the fireplace. His private http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8509570768251822873/?src=hsr#54941 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:29:57 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8509570768251822873/?src=hsrs#54941 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8509570768251822873/?src=hsrs#54941 Interesting lists! With regards to List No. 11, I am glad that priests want to forget the sins being confessed in the confessional. I always make it sure to go to a priest for a confession outside my parish. My mother is close to my parish priest and I am scared he might accidentally tell my mother how sinful I am :-) (I know priest are not supposed to divulge such things, but what if, priests are... http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/7901274507556308752/?src=hsr#54942 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:05:09 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/7901274507556308752/?src=hsrs#54942 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/7901274507556308752/?src=hsrs#54942 Hi Father, I never thought that a Parish Priest is so busy and hardworking! And all for the Glory of God! You inspire me today, Father. Thanks! http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8509570768251822873/?src=hsr#54943 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:50:25 +0000 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8509570768251822873/?src=hsrs#54943 http://www.haloscan.com/comments/dzehnle/8509570768251822873/?src=hsrs#54943 This is all good to know. I think the meal time prayer one had me laughing out loud! It must irk to always be the "obvious" choice. ;)