I’ve loved going to confession ever since I was a child. I’ve needed it since I was a child. I don’t really remember my first confession. I do remember wanting to go to different priests — some I regretted going to, some I found very gentle. As a child, I went primarily out of fear. Fear is not a bad motivation. The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord, but perfect love casts out all fear. I have more and more come to understand that perfect love in the Sacrament of Confession.