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Today, I want to talk about something interesting that came up recently—actor Stanley Tucci’s remarks about the sacrament of confession. In an interview with late-night host Stephen Colbert, Tucci shared a story about his first confession when he was just 8 years old. He admitted that he didn’t even know what sin was at the time, so he made up sins to tell the priest. The priest then gave him a penance of saying three Hail Marys. From the way Tucci described it, it was clear he found the whole experience strange, uncomfortable, and unsettling. Let’s take a moment to hear his perspective.

Hearing this, I couldn’t help but feel the weight of Tucci’s words. Picture this—a little 8-year-old, standing in the confessional, not fully understanding what sin even means, and feeling so disconnected that he questions if it’s even real. What really struck me was when he said that, deep down, he just couldn’t bring himself to believe in it. Was it the discomfort, the unease, the vulnerability of baring one’s soul? We may never know. But his story echoes the silent struggle of so many Catholics who approach the sacrament of confession with a mixture of hesitation, doubt, and unease.

I’m Joseph Dinesh, a Catholic commentator based in Sydney, Australia. On this channel, I explore cultural events through the enduring wisdom of the Catholic faith.

Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzEwF7DfZcY

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