The Passion of the Christ saved many souls. I'm sure that, like all of us, Mel Gibson just gave in to temptation and sinned. I think he's a great person though, and I can almost gurantee he's already been in the Confessional for this incident.

I love Confession! I'm there so often, but it's so amazing that God's forgiveness is available to anyone that wishes to repent.

Tito,

It is Christ who absolves us of our sins during confession - the priest is just his visible instrument.

I LOVE the sacrament as well. If only all Catholics truly grasped the necessity of reconciliation.

Anna B.

ps. congrats on the new job!

Through the priest.

Thanks Anna!

Moneybags,

I agree wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, there are many already passing inuendo and gossip as facts.

There's nothing like a good confession. After Absolution, I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from me. One time I told the priest, "Now I can breathe!" That's just how it feels.