So yesterday, I went to Confession and the priest didn’t give me any penance.

At first I was kinda upset and confused. You’re supposed to give me a penance to do. This feels weird, not having to do anything.

Then I realized that what I was actually saying was, “But I haven’t done anything yet. I have to do some work, earn your forgiveness.”

And yes, usually, God asks something of us in the way of penance, not as a way of earning forgiveness, but as a way of uniting ourselves to Him.

But yesterday, I realized that sometimes, God doesn’t want to give us lectures or have us do anything extra. Sometimes He just says “You’re forgiven” and we have to be content with the fact that His forgiveness is a completely free gift that we can do nothing to deserve (as is always true).

Sorry this is really rambly. 

I'm praying for you!

:)