Originally posted by dontomasso:
BTW the the coinfession scene the priest does a lot more than say go and sin no more. He admoinishes Michael and he says "Your sins are terrible" and he says that Michael can yet be redeemed, but that he probably won't be becuase he (Michael doesnt really have any faith.
All of this ties in nicely with the price Michael pays for redemption -- the death of his daughter.
For all the trashing of GF III this symbolism alone makes the film worthwhile.
Well said Don T. As you've correctly pointed out, he said :
"Your sins are terrible, and it is just that you suffer. Your life, could be redeemed, but I know that you don't believe that. You will not change."
So while he prayed for Michael and resolved him, he also aknowledged that Michael's sins were horrible ones, and that he deserved to suffer as he did. I believe that the Cardinal felt that Micahel was sincere in his seeking forgiveness from God but also knew that even though Michael was sincere in seeking God's forgiveness, he still could not forgive himself no matter what.
Don Cardi
