How do I defend the necessity of confession to a priest?

[lonestarlawyer]

What other source(s) may I use to defend our belief in confessing our sins to a priest would provide me a rebuttal besides John 20:23; Matt. 10-19 & 18:18? Thank you.

 

[Augusta_Crowley]

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