The Necessity of Confession

While the Sacrament of Reconciliation garners significant interest and debate, we must not forget its necessity in our walk with Christ.

This essay was originally published on July 14, 2022.

Above is the 1838 painting "The Confession" by Giuseppe Molteni, in which the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) in the Catholic Church is depicted.

Introduction

On Easter Vigil 2022, (April 16th) I was welcomed into the Catholic Church and received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Hol…