Confession

We are now embarking upon the third week of Lent. During this season of preparation for the celebrations of Easter, we have the opportunity as individuals and as a community to grow closer to God. To become more aware of our relationship with Him and his active presence in our lives. Lent is an opportunity, a time of prayer, fasting, charity and repentance.

But what exactly is repentance? It can have quite a broad meaning. A feeling of deep regret and sorrow for the things we have done wrong, it may also include a resolve not to continue in that wrongdoing. The  Greek word for repentance is 'metanoia' which translates as conversion of life, a change of heart and a turning around to face God. A spiritual as well as moral conversion.

As well as apologising to God for our sins, we can also ask for his forgiveness and to be reconciled back to Him. The Sacrament of Confession contains all of these elements. In the Anglican church the attitude to Confession is that 'all may, some should, none must'.

With this in mind, Fr Leonard will be available to hear Confessions on Fridays 31st March and 5th April, between 9am and 10am in St Aidan's Chapel. If this time is not suitable, please leave your details with the Church Office and alternative arrangements will be made.