Pope Francis recently met with seminarians participating in a course on the internal forum, a yearly event aimed at guiding priests in administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation. During the meeting, Pope emphasized the importance of conveying "the sweetness of God's love" to those seeking confession. He urged the priests to view each confession as a special moment of grace and to extend God's forgiveness with kindness and tenderness.

Pope highlighted three key aspects of the Act of Contrition, the prayer recited during confession. Firstly, he discussed the concept of repentance, emphasizing that it arises from recognizing our shortcomings in the light of God's boundless love and mercy. He explained that genuine repentance is not about self-condemnation but about placing trust in God's forgiveness.

Secondly, Pope Francis spoke about trust, underscoring the need to prioritize God in our lives and entrust everything to Him. He stressed that loving God above all else leads to a deeper love for humanity and creation.

Finally, Pope addressed the element of resolution, emphasizing the importance of sincerely intending to avoid sin with God's help. He clarified that while we cannot guarantee never to sin again, we must have a genuine intention to strive for righteousness.

Pope Francis concluded by emphasizing the significance of mercy, stating that God's mercy is inherent to His nature. He reminded attendees that in every act of mercy and love, God's presence shines through.