Sacrament of Penance 

“On the evening, of that day, the first day of the week, Jesus showed himself to his apostles. He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’” John 20:19 † 22-23

As we turn away from sin and turn towards God, the life of PENANCE helps us seek forgiveness for those sins committed after Baptism.The main vocation of the            Christian is conversion of heart and lifestyle to the Lord;
which involves a continuous holiness of life...

On that Easter Sunday eveniing, Jesus gave the apostles and their successors authority
to forgive sin in his name. It is this Easter gift of Christ's peace and reconciliation that we know God's love in spite of our human fraility and propensity to evil,
we can turn back to God over and over again.

The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated at St. Benedict the Moor :

• Every Saturday after the 8AM morning Mass.
• Upon request by simply calling Friar Noel at (410) 818-8149. 
• Advent and Lenten Communal Penance Services   
• Mercy Mondays at 7PM during Advent and Lent at our sister church: St. Anne/Kay Circle                                                                                                                                      Make an appointment...carve out some time from your busy schedule and come before the Lord in prayer, in conversation as you reflect on your life struggles and let go  of your sins. Receive the forgiveness of the Lord and live forgiven.