 land of newness and hope. And we need confession, together with the advice of a holy father, to help us grow better and avoid future pitfalls as much as possible. As for amends, if we do not make them where possible and appropriate, we have not really repented.
And when we see sin in others? Well, theoretically, we aren't supposed to! I know of a woman whose daughter-in-law spoke very rudely to her. When her daughters protested, "How is it you let her speak to you that way?" her reply was, "What? I didn't hear anything." We are supposed to keep our eyes focussed on our own failings. But sometimes other people's shortfalls obtrude themselves upon our notice, and when they do, the right responses always include: compassion, not disgust (and still less, condemnation); redirecting our attention to our own sins; forgiveness if the sin was against us; remembering we also always bear responsibility for the each other's sins. And because of that last, once again we need sorrow, repentance, confession, and appropriate amends.