There are some things that are uniquely Catholic. Going to confession is one of these. This sacramental gift that Jesus gave
to his apostles on his first appearance after his resurrection, bonds
us with our Catholic family. We share in
the amazing grace and sometimes, things happen that only a Catholic can understand.
Celia Sattler often takes
advantage of the confession offered prior to daily Mass. On one occasion, by the time it was her turn,
Father Thomas Richter, a newly ordained priest, apologized saying he had run
out of time to hear her confession but would be glad to do so after the
service. After Mass, Celia waited in the pews until she saw the green light
over the confessional door, signaling that Fr. Tom had returned. It was a Friday, the usual day for church
cleaning, so during confession the sounds of a vacuum cleaner reverberated
through the door.