HE SHOVED THE PRIEST FACE-FIRST INTO THE MUD OUTSIDE CHURCH—THEN AN OLD SEALED LETTER EXPOSED WHAT REALLY HAPPENED THE NIGHT THEIR FATHER VANISHED
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Chapter 24 - Father Thomas Writes Back
Thomas sent letter from hospital chaplaincy.
He had sat with dying man estranged from son.
It made him think of Robert.
He wrote:
I used to believe confession was primarily about unburdening guilty person. I now think sometimes confession is another burden placed on injured person. I am trying to learn when to speak and when simply to accept consequences.
Michael read twice.
He replied:
You should have spoken in 2004.
Thomas answered:
Yes.
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Nothing more.
That exchange helped more than eloquence.
