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KateQ
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I prefer the screen, too, even when I know perfectly well that Father recognizes my voice and we both know he does. There is much to be said for the symbolism of posture during the Sacrament. I have gone to Confession face to face only a few times. Once when I was visiting my mother in another state. I thought I would try it. The church had a Reconciliation Room rather than a Confessional. It was OK and the priest was very nice, but…just not the same. As for the priest forgetting our sins. I truly believe they do; otherwise they would be so burdened. I have heard that priests pray a “forgetting prayer” or some such thing to help them. And I say “God bless them for carrying out this duty with love!”:angel1: