Mea Maxima Culpa
16 hours ago
- #Catholicism
- #Redemption
- #War Trauma
- Tochukwu, a celibate gay priest, finds comfort in his duties at a church on Skaeri, serving war refugees and baptizing deformed children.
- He becomes fascinated by Mikkjal, a beautiful, troubled regular at Mass who attends consistently despite never taking communion.
- Mikkjal confesses he is not sorry for torturing and killing Commander Caulfield, who murdered his sister, and feels he deserves damnation.
- Despite his lack of contrition, Mikkjal continues church activities, helps at a refugee camp, and volunteers in the soup kitchen, washing dishes faithfully.
- Tochukwu realizes he loves Mikkjal, and during a hike, they share their first kisses, finding connection and comfort in each other.
- Mikkjal struggles with the idea of God's forgiveness, fearing eternal separation from God, but finds solace in Mary and the church community.
- Tochukwu offers Mikkjal hope, suggesting God's love is like a parent's unconditional love, and gives him candy as a gesture of care.