“I was stupid to think that confession would purify me. I regret that I was in the confessional”

Confession arouses many emotions among Catholics, from disagreement with the rules established by the church to shame, which is why discussions about them still continue. And you can’t say bad things about all priests, because there are certainly priests who can hear confessions discreetly and with respect for people. However, when a believer is questioned, he is simply afraid and wants to leave the confessional as soon as possible and never return to it. Unfortunately, heated conversations between priests and parishioners are commonplace. An example of this is the story of our reader, whose tradition was Easter confession. Unfortunately, this year’s one didn’t help her, but it made her remember it for the rest of her life.

Confession does not always purify. “I expected a little more”

“My parents taught me that even if I have a bad time in life and leave God, I should never forget to confess at least once a year. They always said that it is better to do it during Easter than on Christmas Eve. Nativity. I had their words encoded in my head quite strongly and I always went to confession at least on one day of the retreat. I treated the conversation with the priest with a pinch of salt, but each time I was honest because I really wanted to pour out my regrets and listen to the advice of the person who wants All right.

This year I did not go to church during the retreat, and especially on Palm Sunday. I expected a lot from this conversation with the priest. I’ve been having a bad time lately and I was hoping he would support me with a kind word. When I honestly told about my sins, the priest replied that the most important thing was that I repented and wanted to change. I told him that I was lost and that I didn’t have many people to support me, so I needed time. Then he said something that really surprised me. He said I had my whole life ahead of me and I couldn’t feel sorry for myself because it wouldn’t change anything. I felt bad about it. I had the impression that he wanted to end the conversation with me as quickly as possible. I expected a bit more. I was a fool to think that confession would cleanse me. I regret that I was in the confessional and I won’t go to church for a long time. It used to be different.” Izabela.