As humans, we tend to categorize, confine, and neatly package our emotions, actions, and especially our religion. The above definition is a clear example of that. Reconciliation is so much more than humans can ever explain. Its power goes beyond what humans will ever understand, no matter how many labels are created. Reconciliation is representative of relationship, is present in every sacrament, and has the power to free society from the pains of sin. The first part of reconciliation that is forgotten is the emphasis on relationship. The sin, which too often has been the focus of penitential rites, is first within the self. It is called the sacrament of Penance, since it makes real the Christian sinner's personal steps of conversion, penance, and peace. A person must find the strength through God to come to terms with their sins. Only then will they be able to express their sorrow to others, specifically a priest. During the absolution, the person is now free to take action over their sins. They complete the cycle of relationship by apologizing to the person they have wronged or they may give back to others in another way that is appropriate to the situation. It is called the sacrament of forgiveness, since by the priest's sacramental absolution God grants the person "pardon and peace." It is called the sacrament of confession, since the disclosure or confession of sins to a priest is an essential element of this sacrament. In a profound sense it is also called "confession" – acknowledgment and praise – of the awesome power of God and of God's mercy toward sinful person. Those who approach the sacrament of Penance are reconciled with the Church which has been wounded by their sins, and which by charity, by example, and by prayers, works for their conversion. It is called the sacrament of conversion because it makes Jesus' call to transformation immediately present, which is the first step ...