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- The Lenten period began this week with Ash Wednesday, prompting Catholics in the United States to seek confession.
- Priests report increased attendance and describe confession as a therapeutic experience focused on God's mercy.
- Rev. Patrick Gilger, a priest, emphasizes confession helps individuals confront sins and reconnect with God.
- The sacrament remains a vital practice, fostering honesty and humility, while priests address urgent confessions from those in distress.
