Aa · Reconciliation: Which Effect?
Someone leaving Reconciliation may speak about forgiveness, renewed closeness to God, or help in changing a sinful habit. These are connected, but they do not describe exactly the same effect. Explore seven situations without assuming that the effect highlighted is the only one present.
Explore the idea
Read each situation together and discuss which answer best addresses its particular focus. Choose one answer, then use the immediate feedback to explore the reasoning before moving on. Allow about fifteen minutes for discussion.
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Discuss the connection
Someone says, 'I keep struggling with the same sin, so perhaps Reconciliation has done nothing for me.' How could you respond using the distinction between forgiveness, communion with God, and help for future choices—without dismissing the struggle or treating changed conduct as unimportant?