When Father Matthew finally heard another confession, which was worthy enough to turn into a Father Warren story, it was all he could do to maintain his composure. The penitent had done more than sin, he had betrayed the trust he had sworn to uphold. Matthew meted out the harshest penance he could. The sin was so grievous, the penitent could certainly count on a one-way ticket to hell, even though Father Matthew had absolved the sinner, and blessed him.
That evening Matthew sat down at his