Confession isn't therapy: Treating confession like therapy sells both practices short.

CAREER development; LOVE of God; CONFESSION (Christianity); FASTS & feasts; FORGIVENESS of sin

This article explores the practice of confession in the Catholic Church and argues against treating it as a form of therapy. The author emphasizes that confession and therapy are distinct practices that should not be conflated. They caution against viewing everything through a therapeutic lens, as it may not always be helpful or appropriate. The article also includes survey results from readers, sharing their opinions and experiences with confession. The author suggests that confession is a valuable opportunity to learn how to apologize and stresses the importance of acknowledging one's mistakes and seeking forgiveness. Additionally, the article raises the question of why priests are not required to engage in continuing education, considering the potential harm they can cause. However, it does not provide specific arguments or information on this issue, but rather presents it as a topic for further exploration and discussion. [Extracted from the article]

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