50 years since my last confession

[Crusaderbear]

…it’s been 50 years since my last confession. I went today. I grew up in the 70’s and fell away from the church in the 80’s. I felt I was ‘spiritual’ but not religious. I felt that was enough.

I WAS WRONG.

Without details, I feel as if years of stress and pain have been lifted from my entire being. For the first time in a very long time I felt the love of something much greater than myself enter my being. I actually began crying, and it didn’t inolve a hammer or misguided nail clippers!

If you have been anxious about going back, DON’T BE! It will do more for you than you can imagine! It’s Lent, so just do it!

 

[Casilda]

This must mean you’ve had the good fortune of finding a patient, godly priest. I am still searching. I am hopeful. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mary_Gail_36]

…it’s been 50 years since my last confession. I went today. I grew up in the 70’s and fell away from the church in the 80’s. I felt I was ‘spiritual’ but not religious. I felt that was enough.

I WAS WRONG.

Without details, I feel as if years of stress and pain have been lifted from my entire being. For the first time in a very long time I felt the love of something much greater than myself enter my being. I actually began crying, and it didn’t inolve a hammer or misguided nail clippers!

If you have been anxious about going back, DON’T BE! It will do more for you than you can imagine! It’s Lent, so just do it!

God Bless!! I was similar, culturally Catholic and I spent about 20 years not practicing.

 

[Mary_Ellen]

God bless you and welcome home! I’m happy for you that you found many consolations in returning to the Sacraments.

You have made me smile!

Be at peace.

 

[joeybaggz]

…it’s been 50 years since my last confession. I went today. I grew up in the 70’s and fell away from the church in the 80’s. I felt I was ‘spiritual’ but not religious. I felt that was enough.

I WAS WRONG.

Without details, I feel as if years of stress and pain have been lifted from my entire being. For the first time in a very long time I felt the love of something much greater than myself enter my being. I actually began crying, and it didn’t inolve a hammer or misguided nail clippers!

If you have been anxious about going back, DON’T BE! It will do more for you than you can imagine! It’s Lent, so just do it!

And if it’s been 50 years, don’t worry about the priest knowing who you are from your voice. That part always bothered me about confession.

 

[oldgraymare2]

…it’s been 50 years since my last confession. I went today. I grew up in the 70’s and fell away from the church in the 80’s. I felt I was ‘spiritual’ but not religious. I felt that was enough.

I WAS WRONG.

Without details, I feel as if years of stress and pain have been lifted from my entire being. For the first time in a very long time I felt the love of something much greater than myself enter my being. I actually began crying, and it didn’t inolve a hammer or misguided nail clippers!

If you have been anxious about going back, DON’T BE! It will do more for you than you can imagine! It’s Lent, so just do it!

Hi Crusaderbear,

I’m so happy for you!

May God bless you on your journey of faith!

 

[macstar]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing- very inspirational! It sounds like God is showering you with graces.

 

[Porknpie]

…it’s been 50 years since my last confession. I went today. I grew up in the 70’s and fell away from the church in the 80’s. I felt I was ‘spiritual’ but not religious. I felt that was enough.

I WAS WRONG.

Without details, I feel as if years of stress and pain have been lifted from my entire being. For the first time in a very long time I felt the love of something much greater than myself enter my being. I actually began crying, and it didn’t inolve a hammer or misguided nail clippers!

If you have been anxious about going back, DON’T BE! It will do more for you than you can imagine! It’s Lent, so just do it!

Welcome Back! God especially loves the Son who returns.

 

[LPS]

What a wonderful blessing to read tonight - thank you so much for sharing it!!!

:extrahappy:

 

[Solomonson]

…it’s been 50 years since my last confession. I went today. I grew up in the 70’s and fell away from the church in the 80’s. I felt I was ‘spiritual’ but not religious. I felt that was enough.

I WAS WRONG.

Without details, I feel as if years of stress and pain have been lifted from my entire being. For the first time in a very long time I felt the love of something much greater than myself enter my being. I actually began crying, and it didn’t inolve a hammer or misguided nail clippers!

If you have been anxious about going back, DON’T BE! It will do more for you than you can imagine! It’s Lent, so just do it!

GOOD on you!

FWIW, even if you received First Holy Communion in 1970, that would only be ~47 years…

 

[Lenten_ashes]

Welcome back home.

The story of the prodigal son is beautiful. He sees his son coming home and he runs out there to greet him. That’s exactly how it is for us. He’s waiting for us to come back and when we do, it’s a celebration

 

[E_7]

 

[ArcheoGator]

Hello CrusaderBear,

I just joined here a few days ago, and posted in the Back Fence. I realize you said, “without details,” but may I ask what brought you back?

 

[ClearWater]

Hello CrusaderBear,

I just joined here a few days ago, and posted in the Back Fence. I realize you said, “without details,” but may I ask what brought you back?

Welcome back! I was also away from the Church different times, and for me, I think 3 friends of mine had an influence in my returning. They would do little things like just saying grace before eating. It reminded me of my faith, and I decided I wanted to return after much experimentation with other faiths along the way. I returned to my starting place!

 

[phil_at_dayboro]

While you can still draw breath ,it’s not to late,

 

[Crusaderbear]

GOOD on you!

FWIW, even if you received First Holy Communion in 1970, that would only be ~47 years…

First communion was in 63…and you are right, 50 was a round off, last confession somewhere about 67-68

 

[Crusaderbear]

Hello CrusaderBear,

I just joined here a few days ago, and posted in the Back Fence. I realize you said, “without details,” but may I ask what brought you back?

My 59th birthday just about a two years ago… Just finished a hard year teaching HS. I said to my wife, maybe we should go to church, we went and really enjoyed it. My wife was not catholic, but after mass said she wanted to join, she is finishing up RCIA now. Coming up on 36 years of married life, I never pushed the catholic idea (we never were blessed with kids for medical reasons and never adopted either).

The model catholic family we are not, but there is room in the church for all who believe!

During a homily shortly thereafter, father said mainy things directed at returning catholics that hit home. Just a week ago I was released from my job, I went through a period of deep soul searching and finally decided to enter the confessional (my wife did her first confession the same day). I chose to sit face to face and, as they say, the rest is history. Even typing this brings back the feeling of peace and hope my life will be better from here out.

For those who think, not me, its worth a try, all you have to lose is your pain. God Bless.

 

[Solomonson]

First communion was in 63…and you are right, 50 was a round off, last confession somewhere about 67-68

It was about 31 years for me. I prepared and then went to a parish in a neighboring town on a Saturday. Unbeknownst to me at the time, this parish is known for its superb confessors.

No one else was around when I entered the confession room. The priest and I talked at length. A company (Arthur Anderson) which we had both worked for in the past was failing due to scandal at the time and we talked about that too. One thing the priest did stress is that my sins were GONE. As if they had never happened. That was good advice and a good feeling.

We both came out of the room just before Mass after about 75 minutes. There was a long line of people and they looked at me in horror, but I sure felt a lot better.

 

[Herculees]

…it’s been 50 years since my last confession. I went today. I grew up in the 70’s and fell away from the church in the 80’s. I felt I was ‘spiritual’ but not religious. I felt that was enough.

I WAS WRONG.

Without details, I feel as if years of stress and pain have been lifted from my entire being. For the first time in a very long time I felt the love of something much greater than myself enter my being. I actually began crying, and it didn’t inolve a hammer or misguided nail clippers!

If you have been anxious about going back, DON’T BE! It will do more for you than you can imagine! It’s Lent, so just do it!

I can only imagine how wonderful you must feel. Keep going!

 

[DeniseNY]

It had been over 20 years for me when I returned to the Church in 2012.

Welcome home!