Gaudete Sunday! or Why is my Priest Dressed like a Barbie?

Today is Gaudete Sunday.  It's the Sunday the Priest wears his pink rose vestments.  It is the reminder to rejoice, because we are almost to the birth of our Savior.

It is also a reminder that we are almost done with Advent.  And if you need to do anything to get ready for Christmas this is last chance.

So if you haven't it's time to get to confession.

One of the things I feel really bad about when I go to confession is repeat sins.  I hate going to the priest and just asking for forgiveness for the same things as last time.  For me that's profanity.  I spent 10 years in the Navy and still do have times when I "talk like a sailor."

But I am doing better by swearing less and being aware of it when I do.  So I asked the Priest if I get partial credit for improving.  He laughed.  No partial credit but he said "A sinner sins and accepts it.  A Saint sins and realizes it, trying not to let it happen again."  I think it is a take-off of a quote from Oscar Wilde.  And it makes sense.

The journey from sinner to Saint is a long one.  Going to confession helps keep you on the path.  If you can go you should.