In this Orthodox Bible and adult study, Mr. Anthony Ally unpacks the Church’s understanding of confession as a sacrament of healing and restoration. Confession is not simply a listing of sins but a return to the loving embrace of the Father. Rooted in Scripture and the practice of the early Church, this study shows how confession frees the soul from the weight of sin and renews our communion with God and with one another. Together we reflect on how humility, honesty, and repentance open the heart to grace, and how the priest serves not as a judge but as a witness to God’s mercy.