[Natural Law]

"And isn't for the benefit of Catholics who must wait in their sin until confession time when they could be cleansed right away by going directly to Jesus."

There is a major inconsistency in your theology. If, as you purport in post #52, that all of our sins, past present and future are already forgiven, why would you need to confess them at all?

Peace be with you

[Syncro]

There is a major inconsistency in your theology

An assumption not in evidence.

If...all of our sins, past present and future are already forgiven, why would you need to confess them at all?

Obdience. God likes us to confess to him our shortcomings. He likes to know that we recognize our weakness.

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.--2 Corinthians 12:9

[Elsie]

If, as you purport in post #52, that all of our sins, past present and future are already forgiven, why would you need to confess them at all?

If Purgatory is real; why waste your time confessing to a priest?