We need repentance. You see, repentance is not only going to a priest and confessing. We must free ourselves from the obsession of thoughts. We fall many times during our life, and it is absolutely necessary to reveal everything [in Confession] to a priest who is a witness to our repentance. Repentance is the renewal of life. This means we must free ourselves from all our negative traits and turn toward absolute good. No sin is unforgivable except the sin of unrepentance. . Thaddeus Of Vitovnica
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The sinner, who repents and turns to God, is the only one who is truly forgiven. This is a very optimistic viewpoint that points out the power of repentance. Repentance is a positive step toward a new beginning. Repenting is a conscious decision to turn from sin. As you work through the stages of repentance – contrition, resolution, and restitution – you will discover that you have been forgiven of all your sins.

Source: Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: The Life And Teachings Of Elder Thaddeus Of Vitovnica

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