NFL Quarterback Phil Rivers Talks About Confession

I felt the same way about confession Phil did as a little boy. That all changed once I learned the transforming power confession on our lives. Regretfully many Catholics do not take advantage of this precious sacrament Jesus gave us

This sacrament is rooted in the mission God gave to Christ in his capacity as the Son of man on earth to go and forgive sins (cf. Matt. 9:6). Thus, the crowds who witnessed this new power “glorified God, who had given such authority to men” (Matt. 9:8; note the plural “men”). After his resurrection, Jesus passed on his mission to forgive sins to his ministers, telling them, “As the Father has sent me, even so I send you. . . . Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained” (John 20:21–23).

Even modern psychologist recognize the benefit of confessing to a third person.  Regular confession helps overcome vice, restores peace, and can make you stronger.  Confessing to a third person( Priest) bring humility and offers the opportunity to discuss feelings and behaviors with an objective third party rather than holding them internally.

Here is Why Catholics confess their sins to a Priest