What is unique about this event? What rituals are involved in the attempt to reform relations between the Irish Catholic Church and the Irish public? In Catholic & Orthodox Christianity to gain forgiveness from God
one should repent (ask for forgiveness) to God, as well as to the person
whom one sinned against (if it applies). But rarely (almost never, if
ever), have these churches themselves asked for forgiveness due to their
claim to be representatives of God, and therefore almost perfect by
association. This is an exception and we should look at the role of
ritual in attempting to reconcile with those whom the Irish Catholic
priesthood believes they have sinned against (children and their
families).
