Did you sin? Do you want to make up for it? In Catholicism and certain branches of Christianity, you must do penance to repair the harm you’ve caused when you make a mistake. While it may sound like a painful experience, the goal of this sacrament is to improve and enrich your life, and this is often a very rewarding experience for many Christians. If you want to know how to do penance to achieve the best spiritual results, we’re here to help.
Come. Come to reconciliation. See a Priest and tell him what you have done. When you go in start by saying "Bless me father for I have sinned, my last reconciliation was (blank) these are my sins..." and don't hold back. He won't tell anyone, even if you committed a serious crime.
Listen. Listen to what the Priest says. He will tell you what good penance might be. It could be anything from 3 Hail Mary's, to just apologizing.
Do your penance! If it's just a prayer, you can do it while you're still in the church. If you should apologize, go find the person or at least call them up!
Go. You have been cleansed of your sins. Go in hopes that you will not sin again.
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