Effects of Sin Alienation from Self Sin frustrates

Forgiveness and healing can come to us only when we want it and are

Conversion “in a religious context, means to be turned away from what is bad

From the point of view of the sinner The willingness of the sinner to

From the point of view of God The willingness of God to receive the

Recognition of our brokenness and guilt Self realization: “He came to himself” Accepting personal

“I will get up and go to my father. ” Return to God’s love

Making up for our wrongdoing: “I am not worthy to be called your son;

The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A saving, symbolic enactment of conversion In celebrating the sacrament,

The sinner acknowledges it before God, before the community represented by the priest and,

1. How does sin disrupt our relationship with God and with one another? 2.

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Effects of Sin • Alienation from Self – Sin frustrates our purpose of being and stunts our growth. – “We opt for selfishness rather than openness and outwardlookingness; we opt for comfort, safety and security rather than accepting our responsibilities towards others in society. ” (Ian Knox) • Alienation from Community – Sin always has a social dimension. We live in community and growth takes place in a context of relationships. Sins encourage too much self love and affect the way we relate to others. • Alienation from God – When we sin, we choose goals for ourselves that are different from what God wants for us.

CONVERSION AND RECONCILATION

Forgiveness and healing can come to us only when we want it and are prepared to take the necessary steps to change

Conversion “in a religious context, means to be turned away from what is bad and to be turned toward God. That implies a change of conduct, a new orientation of the whole being. ”

From the point of view of the sinner The willingness of the sinner to be reconciled.

From the point of view of God The willingness of God to receive the sinner.

Recognition of our brokenness and guilt Self realization: “He came to himself” Accepting personal responsibility: “I have sinned”

“I will get up and go to my father. ” Return to God’s love and presence A change of direction of one’s life:

Making up for our wrongdoing: “I am not worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands. ”

The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A saving, symbolic enactment of conversion In celebrating the sacrament, we sinners: Examine ourselves and reflect on our sinfulness; Recognize and accept our guilt Confess our sinfulness and make up for our wrongdoing

The sinner acknowledges it before God, before the community represented by the priest and, to himself. This brings clarity to soul and mind and makes for internal peace. Sincere confession brings the sin into the light

1. How does sin disrupt our relationship with God and with one another? 2. How can we, as Christians stop the proliferation of sin in our society? 3. Does mortal sin lead us away from God? How?