becoming lighter than air
While we can be baptized only once, it is important to remember that with baptism our souls are cleansed of the stain of original sin and we are forgiven all our sins…all of them. We are made a member of the body of Christ, once and forever. We begin a new life, spotless and pure.
We can avail ourselves of the sacrament of penance—or reconciliation—as often as we wish. Think about that. We can seek forgiveness and be reconciled with God whenever the need arises. What makes this so special is in knowing that God will always forgive you, has forgiven you, and He loves you no matter what you may have done. I often wonder why so many fail to regularly seek reconciliation with God; refuse to receive the graces of this Blessed Sacrament.
The seventh sacrament, the anointing of the sick, is perhaps the least understood as well as the most misunderstood sacrament. Often erroneously called Extreme Unction or Last Rites, it is not just for the dying or those who are in danger of death. Rather it is available for those who are suffering from any illness, physical or emotional, whether it is a life-threatening situation or not. What I, along with many others who have been blessed by this sacrament received was tremendous peace of mind and a confidence in God that is almost overwhelming.
We are all broken, we are all sinners. It is comforting to know that we have been given so many opportunities, through these three sacraments, to be healed and forgiven. God loves you and He forgives you.
