On Saturday a group of us travelled to Bradford to visit the Franciscan Friars for one of their Padre Pio days.
It was a great day with a cheeky little stop at Xscape on the way there.
We arrived at the friary just in time for a quick drink and a biscuit, then moved over to the Church for a talk given by Fr Augustine on the Sacrament of Confession. He spoke of the encounter with Christ we have when we approach the Sacraments. It was good to be reminded that "Confession makes you happy." He also reminded us that we need to be aware of sin and the importance of the Ten Commandments.
After the talk we stayed in Church ready for Holy Mass after which we went back over to the friary for a cup of tea and chance to meet lots of new people. After refreshments it was time to go back into church. Time of prayer in front of Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament during which time everyone was inspired to experience the joy of confession. The Holy hour finished with Benediction then back to the friary for chili.
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