JOB 31:33-34 (2024)

JOB 31:33-34

Have I, out of human weakness, hidden my sins 

and concealed guilt in my heart,
keeping silent by myself, 

because I feared the crowd and their contempt?

---- mine,

I instituted the Sacrament of Reconciliation because neither the human heart nor the immortal soul can bear the burden of guilt. Guilt manifests itself in many destructive ways. The more you hide your sins, the more you try to cover your conscience, the more you lie to yourself that your transgressions do not displease God, hurt your neighbor, and wound yourself the more you will grow hardened by sin and dead in conscience. The greater the guilt, the graver the sin, the greater the need to confess and set yourself free from becoming enslaved to the power of darkness. Do not delay. Come to Me, meet Me in the person of the priest in confession become like a child, and unburden yourself to Me with simplicity and humility and I will forgive you and set you free. Come often and unburden yourself and receive the freedom that belongs to a daughter of the Most High.