[PetroniusMaximus]

"Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.”"

So does your priest confess his sins to you also?



Psalm 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

[mike182d]

Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

Sure, you can confess your sins to the Lord but, according to John 20:22-23, the Apostles have the power to retain your sins despite your efforts. In order to receive absolution was must receive this Sacrament as ordained by Christ, through the hands of the Apostles.

[Desdemona]

So does your priest confess his sins to you also?

Priests confess to other priests. When you are behind the screen, a priest generally doesn't know who you are.