The confessional was isolated for both parties, and with the night pitch black, Bishop Denis could not even make out the outline of the other person, let alone see their face.
Bishop Denis then followed the usual practice, first praising God's mercy and greatness. He then said some words about how, despite revealing your faults, God would listen, and you would receive divine peace. Finally, he turned his ear, waiting for the True Believer to speak.
"Good Priest, in my life, I have done many wrong things."
The person finally spoke, and Bishop Denis found the voice both sorrowful and merciful, almost like the epitome of a True Believer.
Could such a person also do wrong?
God, the human heart is indeed unpredictable.
Bishop Denis muttered internally.
"Do you need to confess, to confess all sins to the glorious God?"
Bishop Denis asked in his usual gentle tone.
