San Antonio, Texas, Jun 25, 2009 / 16:19 pm
Last weekend, Archbishop of Boston Seán Cardinal O'Malley led a three-day retreat for the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (CALL). Saying Catholics should not be "overwhelmed" by sin, the cardinal spoke about confession and recounted his father's advice to confess every time one is ready for a haircut.
At the CALL retreat, held at the Mexican American Catholic College and Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, the cardinal gave three extended homilies on topics concerning prayer, reconciliation and a deeper appreciation of the Eucharist.
Speaking about the parable of the Prodigal Son, he said that the true Catholic attitude is "not to be overwhelmed by sin no matter what our situation, because it is so clear that the Father of the Prodigal Son is not merely willing, but anxious to forgive."
"The Father never imposes himself, but waits longingly, scanning the horizon for a glimpse of us, and upon spotting our return in the distance, rushes to meet us."