The music was playing. The lights were dim. It was very peaceful and a great time to be contemplating my sins. Honey had other ideas. She was confused about the screens and the stations where the priests were going to be. So, I set out to explain to her what was going on (which I really should have before arriving).
I explain, "That's where the priest will sit. That's also where you go to tell him your sins--the rules of God that you broke." Honey's eyes widen and she gasps. I quickly assured her that it was not her time. She'll be going to confession when she is ready to receive communion. Oh, the relief in her face. All I can think is that she's 4; how many of God's rules could she have broken? But, you know, she's also 4 and extremely honest.
Our priest once mentioned that hearing confession of little ones was like being stoned with popcorn.
That line from your priest really made me LOL. So true!
Posted by: Amy | March 18, 2008 at 07:01 AM