The author of the book, Bishop of Orekhovo-Zuevsky Panteleimon (Shatov), ​​is the head of the Synodal Department for Church Charity and Social Service, rector of the Church of the Holy Blessed Tsarevich Demetrius at the 1st City Hospital in Moscow. Drawing on almost 40 years of pastoral experience, the Bishop talks about the Sacrament of Confession and the joy of repentance that the Loving Lord expects from each of us. The book is a practical guide and answers many questions that arise when preparing for confession. It will be especially useful for those who are going to confess for the first time.