As a result of the abundant 'Grace of God', His children often get a 'feeling of repentance' immediately after committing a sin and feel a thirst to return back to the compassionate Father through the 'Holy Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession)'. The Catholic Church instructs Her children to feel contrition for the sins committed and perform the sacrament of confession as soon as possible to avoid possible damnation of the soul in the unfortunate event of a sudden death.
Taking into consideration the need of the hour, the universal Catholic Church is also increasing the number of Churches and Chapels that give confessions to the needy persons throughout the day in all parts of the world. As Sacrament of Reconciliation is satan's one of the most dreaded and detested spiritual activity, he tries his best to stop this Holy practice by influencing through his agents. However the more satan works, people also show more interest towards this Sacrament these days thanks to the perpetual help of God's Holy Spirit and Blessed Virgin Mother.
In India too some wicked people including some rulers and some media with evil intention are trying these days to bring an end to this age old sacred practice performed voluntarily by the devotees. They do not know or conveniently forget that many mighty rulers and powerful evil forces together could not harm the Catholic Church or stop any of its sacramental activities in the 2000-year old past history of the world.
As signs warn us that we are nearing the final judgement, it is imperative for the chosen ones to participate in the Holy Eucharistic Celebrations (Mass) regularly after duly making confessions.
Every Catholic Church provides facilities for the forgiveness of one's sins free of cost. Every faithful is reminded to grab this precious sacrament as often as possible and remain holy and prepared always.
Here are the addresses and contact numbers of some full-time Churches/Chapels in Kerala that facilitate a repenting soul to make a 'Sacrament of Confession'. Those who cannot make confessions in their own parish churches are always welcome to one of these centers!
1. Ernakulam: St Teresa's Monastery Church, Banerji Road, Kacheripady, Near High Court Junction, Kochi is also known as 'Kumbasara Pally'. It has sufficient number of dedicated and devoted Priests willing to hear confessions and render necessary counselling from morning to evening.
2. Kottayam: St Mary's Forane Church in Athirampuzha near Kottayam has erected sound-proof and air conditioned confessionals for the convenience and comfort of the repenting souls.
3. Thrissur: Basilica Silver Jubilee Centre for Confession at High Road, Pallikkulam.
4. Kanjirapally: St. Mary's Shrine, Kanjirappally (Old Church / Pazhaya Pally / Akkarappally). Phone Number: 04828 204586
(more to be listed...)
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