Could so relate to most of this - except the stigmata - i think the movie came out after I was old enough to not worry about it. These rituals and practicrs ingrained in us - we even used to ‘play’ masses (with caramel buds used for communion - so much tastier!).  And yes -

Completely agree.  I thought the movie was insightful and told the story without trying to make excuses for his behaviour.  Like the author of this piece, I too was shocked at the end credit note.  A key reminder that we need to remember and learn from history so we are not doomed to repeat it.  The complacency around gun ownership is concerning, especially as Australia is held up as a beacon in the gun ownership debate in the US.