I found a pretty good explanation that could help anyone who is wondering the same thing or needs help explaining it to non-Catholics or to their children.
This site also has other worthwhile articles on personal faith journeys.
I was ashamed of one sin so badly, that I would only confess to God. Over and over again - for years! I was not confident that I was forgiven. Only when I confessed to "someone with skin" did I feel relieved of this sin. I needed to hear someone with authority say "God has forgiven you". Thank you Father.
I was ashamed of one sin so badly, that I would only confess to God. Over and over again - for years! I was not confident that I was forgiven. Only when I confessed to "someone with skin" did I feel relieved of this sin. I needed to hear someone with authority say "God has forgiven you". Thank you Father.
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