My Mr's. Virgin

Chapter XXXIX

May is the month of the Rosary for Catholics, and is also the month of Lebaran for Muslim brothers who fell on 1 Shawwal a few days ago.

In his white robe, he looks dignified and charismatic leading the deliberation along with the religious leaders, Chairman of the Stasi Board of each station and a member who plays an important role in the categorical organization of Young Catholics (HCC).

They discussed the arrangement of events related to the Rosary Month, offerings from the congregation and the financial results of the donations of the congregation from all stations.

After reaching consensus from the results of the joint deliberations, the members and the chairman of the station council began to disband. Father Wens was alone in the church.

Sitting quietly while praying, handing yourself and all the affairs of the world into the hands of the Supreme One, begging that all the plans that have been drawn up together be facilitated.

At the end of his prayer, he made a gesture of the sign of the cross that was a sign of victory for Christians.

Father Wens stood up, carrying with him a notebook of their deliberations. After his feet reached the door of the church, the look in his eyes caught the figure of a man walking hastily towards him.

He stood hugging the body, leaning against the church wall.

"Hi!" he said, after Andrew stood before him. Smilingly.

"Yes!" Andreas is being chased by a ghost. Out of breath. "You busy?" ask without replying to Father Wens.

"Every day is busy. Why?" A smile does not come from the lips.

"Now you're busy?"

"No. I just finished my deliberation, now I want to go home."

"Then help me first." He set the pace for entry into the church. Father Wens tailed from behind.

"Why is your lips?"

"Mastroofed by the Attendants." He slapped his lips. "Auch!" That reflex movement hurt his own lips that were already turning blue.

"I promised not to curse, but ...." Andreas sat on the front bench, hanging the verse.

He touched the corner of his lips that hurt. Mariana's punch last night was strong, beating professional boxer HEBI MARAPU. Indonesian boxer from Waingapu, East Sumba, NTT.

He had felt his jaw shift, when he was hit by Mariana. If given a chance Mariana fight against Hebi, maybe the Hebi made a round-trip in the first round. This is overkill. Ha-ha-ah!

Father Wens smiled meaningfully, understanding what had happened. "What can I help you with?" He put his body next to Andreas.

"I want to make a confession."

"Ha-ha-ha!" The sound of Romo Wens laughter echoed in the church. But upon seeing Andreas' serious face, his laughter died instantly. He pursed his lips withstanding a smile.

"What sins have you committed?" tanyakanya.

"Too many, to countless." Andrew stood up, walked towards the altar, then knelt before the statue of Jesus.

He closed his eyes, praying fervently for an inner examination. Seeing Andreas's earnestness, Father Wens' heart was touched. He stood up, prayed to prepare his inner plea for blessing, and then stepped into the special room reserved for the pastors to perform forgiveness.

The small room looks like a cage, it contains only one person and is limited by insulators. So only Father Wens was inside, while Andreas would kneel outside.

In the Catholic tradition, the Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation is always held twice a year during Lent and before Christmas (the Advent period).

This year was already held last March, but today Father Wens held it once again just for the Cowardly Lord Andreas.

After doing an inward examination, Andreas approached Father Wens. Kneeling in front of him even though a blocker is installed. He made the sign of the cross and said, "Bless me, Pastor, for I am a sinner "

Father Wens blessed him, Andreas took a slow breath and began to mention his sins. Father Wens closed his eyes, faithful listening.

"Since I came to this city, on the first day I could not help myself from anger. There is something that makes me quickly ride the wind. Especially when meeting the Krib .. ahem! I mean, Mariana."

Father Wens opened his eyes when he heard the name Mariana called. But he kept quiet, then closed his eyes again.

"We always quarrel, from petty little things to big things like last night."

Andreas bowed, regretting his accidental seeing and touching something he shouldn't have. Until he had to suppress the sudden passion stirred. He was silent for a long time.

Father Wens smile widened. He knew Andrew was not confessing, but the man was telling a story.

"So you've met Mariana?" tanyakanya.

"Not yet."

"Who is Kribo then?"

"House master, their names are the same." Father Wens nodded in understanding.

"So now your phobia has healed, right?"

"Yet. Just ... When close to him, I do not fear or tremble excessively. Maybe because I don't think of her as a girl."

"He-he-he!" Romo Wens chuckled amusedly. "Don't think of her as that woman, you mean?"

"She's a planner, not like a woman."

"Ooo!" Nod again.

Andreas looked up at Father Wens, the man still closed his eyes waiting for Andreas to return.

But what awaited, immediately noiseless. Andreas began to realize their conversation deviated from the real topic (confession of sins).

He shook his head. "For all these sins of mine, I ask the Pastor for forgiveness and penance."

Father Wens smiled and said, "Do you remember this verse 'Do not be irritable in the heart, for anger settles in the bosom of a fool!',

Get used to not immediately provoked by the words of people who cause anger in the heart. Anger is normal, but we shouldn't hold grudges because it's futile and exhausting."

Andreas silently heard. Many things he had forgotten since meeting Mariana. The girl was as if entangling him into a crocodile pit.

"Everyone has had tough days, mistakes, and regretted things. Forgive ... forget ... recover ...."

After that as a penance, Father Wens suggested in the form of praying, Prayer of Penance, Prayer of the Our Father, Hail Mary Prayer and Prayer of I Believe.

Andrew thanked him and stood up, to the altar kneeling before the altar to receive the Blessed Sacrament and thanking God for the gift of the remission of sins, Renew the intention and ask for help only from God alone to overcome all temptations.

He also performed penance in the form of prayer, as suggested by Father Wens. After the completion of Father Wens took him to his residence which was reserved for priests.

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NB

*n*wind: angry, angry etc (there are still 57 synonyms*)

You may be wondering, “Loh, a normal human being, why confess to him?”

“Why do Catholics not directly confess sins to God?”

“Isn't Romo also an ordinary man who has also sinned? Why do sinners confess sins to sinners?”

Answer :

A priest acts as “In Persona Christi” (Personal Christ). So it is not the person who forgives sins, but Jesus Christ through the father who in the sacrament of the priesthood forgives sins.

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