When the guilty acknowledge their offences and repent with sorrow, God
accepts them and grants them his most holy grace; and inasmuch as I have
been so unfortunate as to commit some offences which relate to this Holy
Tribunal, I transmit the following confession of them, not being able to
present myself in person.
I was accustomed frequently in the town of Cardona, to hear the
confessions of a married woman named Vitoria Sala. I never took any
great liberties with her, but touched her a few times while in the
confessionary. Neither I nor she had any bad intention in this, but as I
perceived that she was affected with some internal inquietude, I took
her by the hand and touched her face and bosom with the other, as also
her neck; this I did thirty or forty times. These slight faults I
confess before God and the Holy Tribunal on account of the scandal which
they may occasion. I cast myself at the feet of your Excellency, hoping
to have my offences overlooked with love and charity, and promising
henceforth the amendment of my errors. Trusting in this my conscience
remains quiet, and I continue secure in my obedience, praying to God for
the prosperity of your Excellency.
Gerona, September fourteenth, 1697.
Your most humble servant, who kisses the feet of your Excellency,