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Too many just thinking they can do what they want, and that it will be OK....But I can tell him, and admit out loud in front of a witness, the sinful things I've done

That makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. So if a person thinks doing 'X' is not wrong, then why on earth would they confess doing 'X' to their priest? If you have a 'right' conscience and a heart to do what God wants, you would have no problem confessing to Him, otherwise you're not. Think this thru... Have you ever confessed something to a priest that you didn't think your Heavenly Father knew about or didn't see???

It is more than just confessing ones sins. It's counsel and direction to a more deeper relationship with Christ and his church,the body of Christ. It can be very comforting to confess ones sins and then be counseled on the matter of those sins. Just in these last few months while in confession,yes I still refer to it as such,the priest helped me on a personal problem I had with my husband. He was so gentle,and loving and prayed with me. I am always grateful of Gods mercy afterwords. And then of course is the penance which can be a most profound way to show the sorrowfulness of our sins.And some very good priest can be very creative in giving penance. Especially when holding anger and hatefulness in your heart for someone else.Confession is indeed a great gift of love and mercy.