Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God's mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion. (CCC 1422)
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact: Msgr Zach or Fr. Luis Pena at St. Joseph Parish Office at (903) 935-2536.
Prayer:
Pardon me, O Perfections of my God, for having preferred imperfect and evil inclinations to Thee!
Pardon me, O Justice of my God, for having outraged Thee by my sins.
Pardon me, O Holiness of my God, for having so long stained Thy sight's purity by my sins.
Pardon me, O Mercy of my God, for having despised so long Thy Mercy's voice.
In deep sorrow and contrition, I cast myself at Thy feet: have mercy on me. Amen."
~ St. Ignatius of Loyola