Many of us find ourselves going to confession less and less; perhaps we wonder why we go at all. For years, I convinced that confession was meant for those in mortal sin because venial sin was forgiven the moment we were sorry. God wants us to change our heart to avoid sin. Confession to me is like nourishing food or medical care it heals our soul, as well our physical particular in areas the lord wants us to change. When we make a general confession we touch the healing power of forgiveness.

