Confession

See also: Reconcile, Reconciliation, Confession, Absolution.

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Confessing one's sins to the priest in confession (Sacrament of Reconciliation) - Catholic Dictionary

Confessing one's sins, weaknesses, imperfections is a sign of humility and love.

In "The Gospel as it was revealed to me"

• Simon the Zealot (Apostle) acknowledges having slandered Judas, Jesus rejoices in his humility: "Let us bless the Lord for this joy you give me and for the honesty of your Confession in saying: 'I have sinned.'"
• What it may cost you to say to the gentlest of sisters, to the most loving of nurses, come tell me, to me (Mary). I will always understand you. What you would not dare say to my Jesus, because it is too much imbued with a humanity He does not want in you, come tell me, to me. I will always be indulgent with you.
• John and Simon the Zealot (Apostle) accuse each other. Jesus answers them: "You two, who understand me more, accuse each other. You are humility. But humility is love."
• "It is difficult to say, Master: 'I have sinned.' – I know it, friend."