I’m so excited for you to watch this video if you haven’t already seen it! I love this band and when I first heard this song I couldn’t help but play it over and over again. It’s a great reminder of the way that the Sacrament of Reconciliation wipes our soul clean and in God’s eyes we are an innocent and pure as the day we were baptized.
I think most of the time I’m the thief on the left cross. I’m tempting Jesus. I’m yelling at Him. I’m talking to Him like he’s my equal. “Hey if you’re really God do this. Hey Jesus, if you really love me, get me out of (insert impossible situation here). And if you do, (insert impossible promise here that I’ll break in a week).” I’m the thief on the left.
Teens finished up day of 4 of camp like champions by taking a hike up to the overlook on the mountain and following up with intense and thrilling climbs up Tango Tower. Pushing through personal fears and working together as a team, day 4 was a success and the teens were glowing from their feelings of freedom and accomplishment. In the evening Mass was held, followed by group study sessions, confession, and prayer stations.
Photos are from Camp Tepeyac summer camp 2010, Week 11, for Life Teen. The camp theme is “Behold the Mystery.” Hosts are Tricia Tembreull and Marc Leon. Musician is Matt Miller.
At 6:30 Thursday morning, campers and staff alike boarded school buses destined for tubing. The whole morning and a good part of the afternoon was spent relaxing on the river. Teens bonded while floating for 4 hours and also got a little sun. When teens returned to camp, they dove head-first into Mass and the session for the day focusing on the mystery of God’s mercy. Five priests were present to give the sacrament of reconciliation, a very important sign of God’s mercy. Jackie Francois, musician, gave her testimony and host Joe Farris wrapped up the night with the continued theme: “Behold the Mystery”.
Q: I haven’t been to Confession in a long time and I’m scared to go back, cause I’m gonna do it wrong. What do I do?
A: First…don’t wait anymore, just get a priest and tell him that you haven’t been to Confession for a long time and you have to go now.
