How dark it can get…

Posted by Terry Nelson on Oct 12th, 2008

Unknowing.

A man went to confession, and after confessing all of his sins, and after a few words from the old priest, the confessor then closed his eyes and spoke with great ardor,   “You must know the Father loves you!  The Father loves you so much!”  The stunned penitent replied, choked with emotion, “Really?!”

6 Responses

  1. Thom Says:

    Beautiful, the anecdote and the cross. Is the cross at your parish?

  2. Terry Nelson Says:

    Thom - the picture was in my file and I can’t remember where I got it - it’s cool isn’t it?

  3. the postulant Says:

    sana, Domine, animam meam, quia peccavi tibi.

    “heal my soul, o Lord, for i have sinned against Thee.”

  4. michael Says:

    Great post. I believe the crucifix is in Wurzburg, 14th century. Look here:

    http://ritualcenter.net/conf2007/amplexus.php

  5. Adrienne Says:

    God loves you and so do we…

  6. sf Says:

    That’s beautiful.

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