Confession: Why to a priest?

[Zadeth]

Why do we as Catholics have to confess our sins to a priest? Why can we not confess to God when we pray? Is it tradition or ingrained in scripture?

God bless and thank you.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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**Recommended Reading:
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• Confession by the Early Church Fathers
• Forgiveness of Sins
• Is Confession not necessary?