Max's first reconciliation: Today Max had his first reconciliation, which he must do before First Communion. It was difficult in one sense: how can a 7 year old have sins and confess them? Although I had some reservations about this, it was really well done and not so much about sin, but rather, about living a full examined life. Max has to be conscious of how he lives: How do I treat my siblings? How do I treat my parents? Am I a good friend?
I am all for teaching our children how to live an "examined" life, and not a frivolous life that I see so much of in our society. So, it's not about sin, its about hope and being a good person. It's about doing our best, and carrying on. I am all for that!!!
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