Knowing Where You're Going - Half the Battle?

Got a chance to receive Eucharist this morning and go to confession. I love how it happened. In sharing with Fr. Ivan that I was coming for morning Liturgy and a visit on Friday, via email, he shared how he had a great priests' retreat and confession was a big part of it. We agreed to see each other for the Friday morning Liturgy, but he also snuck in that he would have confession for me afterwards, unless I stated otherwise.

I have never had it quite happen the way it did - before. I smiled when I read the email and knew that it was a Divine appointment and had no resistance or feeling of judgement. I felt his excitement and joy from his own experience and an open invitation to share in it as well. Fr. Ivan, if you

are reading this, thank-you for being the forthright man you are! It was what I needed and believe I gave an honest and good confession today. I likely wouldn't have initiated it on my own, but took advantage of your invitation and was allowed to experience the grace of the sacrament at the perfect time. This helped me to "know where I've been" and set me up well to look to what's ahead.

Following reconciliation, I have a renewed sense to live life more fully without all the obstacles (sins) in the way of seeing God clearly. This helps direct me as to where I need to go - through promptings of the Holy Spirit and the renewed desires of my heart. The compass has been re-calibrated and washed clean...ready to move ahead accordingly. I am ready to embark on the "pilgrimage" road - long road - ahead.

After leaving the church I went to Future Shop and picked up a new GPS for our journey. I might know where I'm going, but new van does too. We should be able to find our way almost anywhere now! Consider it a little insurance. I believe knowing where you are - and where you are going - helps you achieve the destination. Be it confession, or a GPS, on my way!

Warren