My beloved, we are all weakened because of original sin and are inclined to sin. Furthermore, the tempter is always lying in wait. People are burdened by endless trouble! GOD knows, He therefore offers us His help. In the first place this help of GOD comes in the seven holy Sacraments.

The Seven Holy Sacraments
„You are My beloved child, I accept you (Baptism).
I strengthen you with the power of My HOLY SPIRIT (Confirmation).
I am the Bread of eternal life to you (Eucharist).
I forgive you, you can start anew (Confession).
I comfort and heal you (Anointing of the Sick).
I send you, be a blessing to the people (Holy Orders).
I am with you in happy and in difficult times (Matrimony).

Knowing that there is plenty of water beneath the earth is of little help to someone who is dying of thirst. He needs access to this water – a well. The Sacraments, given by GOD, administered by men, are like wells from which the water of Heaven can be drawn.
 

The Sacrament of Redemption
Holy Confession is one of the greatest gifts of the SAVIOUR to His Church.

John 20,21ff: „Again Jesus said: ‚Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ And with that he breathed on them and said: ‚Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of anyone, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not ... more