Divine Mercy is–

Hopeful.

Overflowing.

Available.

Infinite.

Free.

I am a pilgrim of mercy. 

The sacrament of confession is one of the most extraordinary gifts God has given humanity, often called the sacrament of mercy. It's not just about confessing sins, and it's not an exercise in self-loathing. Far from it, it's about encountering God's infinite love in a deeply personal way so that we can be set free from the mistakes of our past. If we really understood this incredible opportunity, we would go a lot more often and with much more enthusiasm. Confession isn't a burden. It's not a chore. It's a healing encounter with the God who loves you more than you can imagine. Though it is worth trying to imagine. Who is the one person you have loved more than any other person in this life? Immerse yourself in recollections of your love for that person. Now, add to that reservoir of your love all the love you have ever had for anyone in this life. Your own reservoir of love is great, but now, multiply all your love by infinity, and you will have barely a glimpse of God's love for you. Confession is an invitation to fully immerse yourself in God's love. Sin is a form of misery. Every sin leads to misery, sooner or later, and our sins create misery for others too.

I don't say any of this to make you feel bad about yourself. These are just facts and reality. And no matter how much we've tried to avoid our sins or justify our sins or run from God's plans for us, they remain true. Our need for mercy is great. It's massive. When was the last time you truly experienced mercy? Not the kind that's offered casually or half-heartedly, but soul-deep mercy that looks at your faults and failures and says, "You're still worthy of love. Your future will be better than your past." That's what happens in confession. Many people avoid the sacrament of confession because they feel shame, fear, or unworthiness. The beautiful irony is that in our unworthiness, God's mercy shines brightest. When you step into the confessional, you are not met with judgment. You are met with grace, amazing grace. You're not there to dwell on your sins. You're there to leave them behind and embrace the freedom God desires for you. Our love of comfort often keeps us from the uncomfortable spiritual experience that we desperately need.

Consider this. God already knows everything you've done. And still, He invites you to bring your sins to Him and to speak them aloud. Why? It's genius. The sacrament engages and heals every aspect of the human person physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and psychologically. Acknowledging our sins, saying them out loud, is cleansing. It's therapeutic. It's cathartic and profoundly spiritually healing. And hearing the words of absolution is not just a reminder of God's forgiveness. It is the actual moment of healing setting you free. And who is it that forgives? God, the Father of mercies. Reflect for a moment on the joyful words of absolution. God, the Father of mercies, through the death and resurrection of His Son, has reconciled the world to Himself and poured out the Holy Spirit for the forgiveness of sins. I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The Sacrament of Mercy also provides a moment of piercing clarity. In the quiet of examining your conscience, you come face-to-face with two realities, who you are today, and who God is calling you to become. These two visions are a natural call to change, grow, and improve. Just becoming aware of who we are and who we are capable of being challenges us to change. The sacrament allows you to let go of the guilt, regret, and shame you've been carrying so that God's mercy can renew you. Pilgrims of mercy unburden themselves of any unnecessary baggage. Imagine living without the weight of regret. Imagine knowing that every time you fall, there is a place to start again. That's the gift of confession. It is the sacrament of mercy, the door to God's forgiveness, and a reminder that no sin is greater than his love. Confession is love reaching out to misery.

So when was the last time you went to confession? It's time to experience the freedom and joy that comes from encountering God's mercy. Don't wait. Don't put it off. He is waiting for you, ready to welcome you with open arms. That's the promise of the sacrament of mercy. Will you accept his abundant mercy? Trust, surrender, believe, receive. How many people do you know who have stopped going to mass? It's sad, isn't it? So many people don't go to mass anymore. And they aren't strangers. It's our family and friends very often. And the tragic part, they have no idea what they're missing out on. We want to change that at Dynamic Catholic. This year, we are focused on finishing a groundbreaking learning system that will transform the way people experience the mass forever. And we need your help to make this dream a reality. So please click the button below, choose your welcome gifts, and become a Dynamic Catholic Ambassador today. If you're already an Ambassador, increase your gift today, and we will send you these exciting new gifts too. Have a great day and remember, Be Bold, Be Catholic.

Eternal God.

In whom mercy is endless.

And the treasury of compassion inexhaustible.

Look kindly upon us.

And increase your mercy in us. That in difficult moments–

–we might not despair.

Nor become despondent.

But with great confidence.

Submit ourselves to your holy will.

Which is love and mercy itself.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

See you tomorrow.

Thank you, Ambassadors.

You are changing the world.

Have a great day.

Have a great day.

Have a great day!

Hey, Isabel. One of the best ways to be a pilgrim of mercy is to collaborate with God to create holy moments. So I figured, while we have a couple of minutes, you could inspire the audience to create some holy moments. So what is today's Holy Moment Challenge?

Today's Holy Moments Challenge is, thank Jesus for how he's impacted your life.