“One trains the eye of confession most closely on what is hurting. If sin is present it will be aching. Confession begins where the raw anguish of conscience is rubbing against the primordial awareness of God's holiness.” SinRepentanceConfessionMinistryPastoral Care Book:Corrective Love: The Power of Communion Discipline Source: Corrective Love: The Power of Communion Discipline
“A delicate balance is required: keep the penitent tautly close to the point of recognizing sin, and then allow the relief of that pressure to flow through forgiveness. Confession increases this tautness, only to clear the path for release.” SinForgivenessRepentanceConfession Book:Corrective Love: The Power of Communion Discipline Source: Corrective Love: The Power of Communion Discipline