Reconciliation: Preparing for Confession in the Episcopal Church
Smith gives the theological and spiritual background of the sacrament of reconciliation in the Book of Common Prayer, and offers practical suggestions for the practice of hearing and making a confession.
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The author overviews the theological and spiritual background of the sacrament of reconciliation, and offers practical suggestions for the practice of hearing and making a confession.
Chapter 1 The Power to Forgive Chapter 2 The Sacrament of Reconciliation Chapter 3 Understanding Conversion Chapter 4 Preparing Your First Confession Chapter 5 Making Your First Confession Part 6 Appendix A Chapter 7 Some Guidelines for Meditation on Scripture Passages Part 8 Appendix B Chapter 9 A Brief History of the Rite of Reconciliation
\ Virginia Seminary JournalIn this brief volume, Martin Smith . . . presents a practical guide to those who are preparing for their initial sacramental confession. The book does two things. It sketches a road map of the process of confession and it provides some excellent exercises for self-examination that may be used in the weeks prior to one’s confession. . . .\ “The strength of this book is that it remains true to its aim and focus. It provides a clear guide to confession that would be a valuable resource in preparing parishioners for confession. Smith”s work is undergirded with sound theology, a clear understanding of what one experiences in sacramental confession, and an awareness of the complexity and seduction of human rationalization and the cleansing, convicting activity of the Holy Spirit. As a Lenten study, this volume could be useful in preparing priest and people for Pre-Easter sacramental confession.\ — Peter B. Stube\ \ \
