How to Go to Confession When You Don't Know How

by Ann M.S. Le Blanc

Book Overview

"If you're nervous about confession, read this book," says the author, who was herself nervous about confession upon returning to the church after many years away from its enveloping arms. Presented... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0867165219
• ISBN13: 9780867165210
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Franciscan Media
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

I liked it and I'm not even Catholic

Ann LeBlanc has written a jewel of a meditation about forgiveness, reconciliation, community, mutual support, prayer -- issues every Christian needs to have as an integral part of his or her relationship with God and other Christians. If you are Catholic you will especially appreciate this short introduction to the sacrament of confession or reconciliation. If you are not Catholic -- even if you are rabidly anti-Catholic -- you will be amazed and your heart will be blessed by the biblical insight, sensitivity, and compassion here. And don't forget the humor. I'm so glad this is funny but kind -- not preachy! I bought a copy of this for my pastor -- we're NOT Catholic -- because it is the best short introduction to compassionate pastoral care I know. I think I'll also get a copy for my friend who is hurting and wonders if God still cares for her. And one for my friend who teaches Bible study and feels ill-prepared to handle discussions that are feeling-based rather than fact-based. And one for . . . .