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Jan 2025
23m 25s

"We Listen And We Don't Judge"?

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Dr. Sri explores the social media trend where couples reveal secrets in a judgment-free space. Delving into the implications of this phenomenon, he examines what it reveals about the human desire for connection and how it impacts modern relationships. Dr. Sri compares this trend to the true meaning and practice of Confession within Catholicism, highlighting the importance of private reconcialiation, contrition, and sincere change.

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The "we listen and we don't judge" culture is a cry to be seen at the deepest level. In the sacrament of Confession, God does precisely this in a way that truly frees us..
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