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I havent been to confession since I made my first one which must be nearly nine/ten years ago so as you can imagine I will have lots to confess-but what if I dont mention all of them. I won’t be able to remember all of them- Help! Also what music should I NOT listen to because I am a fan of RnB music and find that lots of albums contain swear words or sexual refernces please help!
 
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rachaelnee:
I havent been to confession since I made my first one which must be nearly nine/ten years ago so as you can imagine I will have lots to confess-but what if I dont mention all of them. I won’t be able to remember all of them- Help! !
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Take some time (a few weeks if necessary) prayerfully preparing for your confession. Make a list if that will help you (and after 10 years, I would recommend doing that.)

Remember as much as you can. Do not omit venial sins; you are not required to confess venial sins but if they bother your conscience, cough 'em up: all sin may not be mortal, but it’s ALL poison. When you have taken care to examine your conscience, and have remembered everything you can remember, and have confessed it simply, modestly and completely – without holding anything back, without hedging, without mincing words – and with the INTENTION of confessing everything, then what you have not confessed will be absolved along with the rest. Be at peace. Should you later recall a mortal sin that you forgot, mention it at your next confession.

Oh. And remember, if the Church thinks something is a sin, and you do not, that does not make it a non-sin. It means that your conscience is insufficiently formed. It mitigates your responsibility but it does not diminish the objective sinfulness of the act. Coming to confession says that you are prepared to accept the authority of the Church.

If this sounds too hard, ask Jesus to make this confession for you. He will not disappoint.

Your very desire to come to confession is a great grace. God be with you.
 
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mercygate:
Take some time (a few weeks if necessary) prayerfully preparing for your confession. Make a list if that will help you (and after 10 years, I would recommend doing that.)

Remember as much as you can. Do not omit venial sins; you are not required to confess venial sins but if they bother your conscience, cough 'em up: all sin may not be mortal, but it’s ALL poison. When you have taken care to examine your conscience, and have remembered everything you can remember, and have confessed it simply, modestly and completely – without holding anything back, without hedging, without mincing words – and with the INTENTION of confessing everything, then what you have not confessed will be absolved along with the rest. Be at peace. Should you later recall a mortal sin that you forgot, mention it at your next confession.

Oh. And remember, if the Church thinks something is a sin, and you do not, that does not make it a non-sin. It means that your conscience is insufficiently formed. It mitigates your responsibility but it does not diminish the objective sinfulness of the act. Coming to confession says that you are prepared to accept the authority of the Church.

If this sounds too hard, ask Jesus to make this confession for you. He will not disappoint.

Your very desire to come to confession is a great grace. God be with you.
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After taking the time (several weeks as suggested) to prayerfully prepare , it might help to make an appointment with your confessor, Pastor, or priest you would be comfortable with; and sit down to make your confession. It might help to relieve a feeling of being rushed, especially if there are long lines for confession.
Blessings to you.
 
You might have answered your second question yourself. You are to be complimented on the efforts you are making to serve God better and offer Him your best self. You will doubtless find that you have less and less interest in music that does not edify or inspire you as you stay on this path. You “like” R&B music now, but the sexual references and profanity will continue to irritate you and cause you to like it less and less.
 
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mercygate:
Take some time (a few weeks if necessary) prayerfully preparing for your confession.
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I have to disagree with this one point. A few weeks is a very long time, and one never knows when one is going to be hit by a bus.
 
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rachaelnee:
I havent been to confession since I made my first one which must be nearly nine/ten years ago so as you can imagine I will have lots to confess-but what if I dont mention all of them. I won’t be able to remember all of them- Help! Also what music should I NOT listen to because I am a fan of RnB music and find that lots of albums contain swear words or sexual refernces please help!
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Don’t worry…I’m still remembering sins from 13 years ago…just mention them at your next confession. God will tickle your memory as you grow closer to him. I’ve even written down some notes to take into the confessional with me.
As for the music, if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out…so to speak. Find RnB without the offensive words.

I’ve grown partial to instrumental music myself.
 
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I have to disagree with this one point. A few weeks is a very long time, and one never knows when one is going to be hit by a bus.
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But the intention to make the confession would be honored in heaven. This can be one of the great turning-points in one’s life; do not shortchange God or yourself.
 
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I think your question is definitely 2 part and I want to add the answer to the second part of your question.

There is a hip-hop rapping band called KNOWDAVERBS
Pronouced know-da-verbs. Or Know the Proverbs if you catch my drift. They are an amazing band in the style of the best rappers but with a much better message. Their style is contagious. You don’t have to give up your desire for the music part and the lyrics will definitely lead you from temptation. Try them you might have found a favorite band as well.
 
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