Joy in Confession
Reconciliation is one of the most beautiful and life-changing gifts that Jesus offers us. Reconciliation?more commonly known as confession?is also one of the most misunderstood. In this accessible, user-friendly workbook, author Hillary D. Raining provides compelling evidence of transformation for individuals and communities who embrace reconciliation as a spiritual practice.
Joy in Confession combines art therapy, scholarship, theology, and worship to create a powerful experience for learning about confession in the Episcopal Church.
The Rite of Reconciliation holds a key to grace and an invitation from God to live with joy as a people of a resurrected hope?if we would but answer the call.
Workshop Series: Join author Hillary D. Raining for a six-week course "Joy in Confession: Freedom in Forgiveness" through The Hive.
This book is an important work. The author reminds us, as non Roman Catholics, of the importance, and the necessity of confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation. It provides a helpful guide to clergy who will participate with others as their confessor. It is a thoughtful and holy work. Although I read it individually, Joy In Confession is well suited for group thinking, particularly during Lent and Advent.
-Dennis Coleman, Amazon Review
Reading Joy in Confession with a group of parishioners during Lent was a rich experience for all of as we delved into the history and theology of confession and then into our need for confession and reconciliation. A number of those who participated in the group availed themselves of the sacrament during Holy Week. I’m sure I will use this book again, both in a book group and as the basis for a retreat. -The Rev. E. Suzanne Wille, The Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indianapolis, Indiana
