Are all mortal sins forgiven during confession?

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If I confess all my mortal sins that I commit but then after confession I realized that there is a sin that I am still struggling with but didn’t confess it. I did not have the purpose of amendment before the confession, and heck I probably did not even feel remorseful over it because I did not consider it gravely sinful at that point in time. But now I know its seriousness and feel sorry for committing it. Would this sin have been forgiven during confession or is it not?
 
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If I confess all my mortal sins that I commit but then after confession I realized that there is a sin that I am still struggling with but didn’t confess it. I did not have the purpose of amendment before the confession, and heck I probably did not even feel remorseful over it because I did not consider it gravely sinful at that point in time. But now I know its seriousness and feel sorry for committing it. Would this sin have been forgiven during confession or is it not?
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If one was repentant (contrite and amended) against all mortal sin - then a forgotten mortal sin is forgiven (absolved) with the rest.

One just honestly did not remember it but was making a good confession and confessing all mortal sins with amendment against all mortal sin…

If indeed it was a mortal sin that one committed - one would then need to confess it in the next confession.

(if one was not culpable seriously for the sin - then one would not need to confess it).

(also contrition need not involve a “feeling” though that too can be good)
 
ResoluteSheep said:
If I confess all my mortal sins that I commit but then after confession I realized that there is a sin that I am still struggling with but didn’t confess it. I did not have the purpose of amendment before the confession, and heck I probably did not even feel remorseful over it because I did not consider it gravely sinful at that point in time. But now I know its seriousness and feel sorry for committing it. Would this sin have been forgiven during confession or is it not?
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From what I understand yes, your sin would have been forgiven because you didnt have knowledge of the gravity of the sin.

If you would have known the gravity before hand and still not have confessed the sin, then the confession would have been invalid.

Just a suggestion, next time you go to confession, confess this sin.
 
Think of it this way -

The power of the words of the Priest are much more powerful than the power (or lack thereof) of our memory.

That said, it’s not ‘wrong’ to mention next time you go. Even in the context of that you forgot last time.

The Priest might mention that you were in the state of grace after the last round for comfort.
 
ffg said:
Think of it this way -

The power of the words of the Priest are much more powerful than the power (or lack thereof) of our memory.

That said, it’s not ‘wrong’ to mention next time you go. Even in the context of that you forgot last time.

The Priest might mention that you were in the state of grace after the last round for comfort.
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If it was a mortal sin that was forgotten -one would be obliged (ordinarily) to confess it in the next confession (if it was remembered of course).

If it was not a mortal sin (via lack of the needed knowledge or deliberate consent) it* can* be confessed in the next confession (noting that one did not have that knowledge or complete consent).
 
Good points Cat, I forgot if your obliged to at your next confession to confess the previous sin.
 
I always make a list on a bit of paper. Got to seek confession myself as committed a big Mortal Sin today! Gigantic and all knowingly. :tsktsk:
 
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If it was a mortal sin that was forgotten -one would be obliged (ordinarily) to confess it in the next confession (if it was remembered of course).

If it was not a mortal sin (via lack of the needed knowledge or deliberate consent) it* can* be confessed in the next confession (noting that one did not have that knowledge or complete consent).
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Certainly, but to keep ones mind from going numb with concern, it’s important to remember the Priests words are the power.

A forgetful person is not in a state of mortal sin upon walking out of the confessional with a forgotten sin that is later remembered.

So the practice of confessing that sin may be required (pending specifics) in round 2, but the stain of that sin on the soul is washed in round 1, because the Priests words of absolution are more powerful than sin.
 
ffg said:
Certainly, but to keep ones mind from going numb with concern, it’s important to remember the Priests words are the power.

A forgetful person is not in a state of mortal sin upon walking out of the confessional with a forgotten sin that is later remembered.

So the practice of confessing that sin may be required (pending specifics) in round 2, but the stain of that sin on the soul is washed in round 1, because the Priests words of absolution are more powerful than sin.
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Yes if the person made a good confession - confessing all mortal sins they were conscious of - and repentant of them (amended) -but just forgot one. Yes it is absolved along with the rest.

If they later remember it - they are obliged to confess it in the next confession (otherwise there will be a new mortal sin that is committed).

(those who scruple though about past sins can be in a different boat -they should have a regular confessor and he can direct them - often they are told not to confess past mortal sins unless they are certain it was not confessed and certain it was mortal).
 
Bookcat said:
Yes if the person made a good confession - confessing all mortal sins they were conscious of - and repentant of them (amended) -but just forgot one. Yes it is absolved along with the rest.

If they later remember it - they are obliged to confess it in the next confession (otherwise there will be a new mortal sin that is committed).

(those who scruple though about past sins can be in a different boat -they should have a regular confessor and he can direct them - often they are told not to confess past mortal sins unless they are certain it was not confessed and certain it was mortal).
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Reading the OP again, the example (or experience of the OP) seems to be one that wouldn’t be a mortal sin due to not having full knowledge.

Which brings the conversation forward a bit, which touches on your parenthesis…

The hope is the person who walks out of a confessional, once back on the ground after jumping for joy, moves their life forward with good intention and newly strong effort with new Grace muscles.
 
ResoluteSheep said:
If I confess all my mortal sins that I commit but then after confession I realized that there is a sin that I am still struggling with but didn’t confess it. I did not have the purpose of amendment before the confession, and heck I probably did not even feel remorseful over it because I did not consider it gravely sinful at that point in time. But now I know its seriousness and feel sorry for committing it. Would this sin have been forgiven during confession or is it not?
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If you forget about a mortal sin and unintentionally leave it out of your confession, then it is considered indirectly forgiven. However, you are bound to declare it at your next confession and thus submit it to the power of the keys. If it is a venial sin, don’t worry about it. Confession of venial sins is a good practice, but it’s not strictly necessary.

In your case, it looks like you were unconscious of the gravity of a certain sin at the time of your commission of it and your last confession. Thus, due to your lack of full knowledge, this sin was not, in your subjective case, mortal, and is thus forgiven. Nonetheless, I’d advise bringing it to keys in any case, if not necessarily for forgiveness, then for your confessor’s clarification about what is necessary to confess and what is not - and, not least, for your own ease of mind.
 
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