Change is possible

I still remember the shock I had in my twenties, when (rarely in those years) I went to confession for some heavy burdens on my conscience. I was expecting a pat on the back, but the old priest had only harsh words for me: “You are too wishy-washy. Don’t try to find excuses for your behavior and stop it! Otherwise, it’s useless for you come again to ask God for forgivingness!” I have to admit that the priest’s unconventional rebuke did somehow reorient my life. I knew I had to do some serious soul searching before going to confession again.