The Purpose of Confession

A priest once told a curious boy that confession isn't about listing sins like a grocery list.

It's about understanding the why behind your actions. The boy asked if God already knows

everything, why confess at all. The priest smiled and explained that confession isn't

for God's benefit, it's for ours. Speaking our struggles out loud helps us acknowledge them,

process guilt, and commit to change. It's less about divine judgment and more about personal

growth. The act of verbalizing what weighs on our conscience creates accountability and

opens the door to genuine transformation and peace.