Can a Priest not absolve you?

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Hey, I’m a cradle Catholic but just now starting to learn about the faith. I’m not trying to sound rude with my question but Im just curious about this one. If anyone knows please respond thanks. 😃
 
Yes. Jesus Himself told the apostles, If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
 
Thom Thank you for the response. Because today I went to confession and told all my sins that I wanted to upset one that I forgot but I cant remember if the Priest absolved me or not but he gave me a Act of Penance which was the rosary. If you can respond to this it would be great thanks! ;D
 
Unless he told you otherwise, he absolved you. A priest will let you know if they aren’t granting you absolution.
 
Thom I understand that but I dont remember I just kinda walked away and then forgot if he did or didn’t and im kinda stressing out because Im not sure.
 
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Thom I understand that but I dont remember I just kinda walked away and then forgot if he did or didn’t and im kinda stressing out because Im not sure.
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They almost always grant absolution unless you’re visibly unrepentant. I’ve never been denied absolution.
 
If you can’t remember, then odds are that he absolved you. I’d definitely remember being told that I wasn’t absolved.
 
Thom so can a Priest give you the act of penance without absolving you or?
 
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can a Priest give you the act of penance without absolving you or?
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There’s a yes/no answer to this, but first, you need to focus on the important part — you were absolved unless he specifically told you he wouldn’t absolve you and likely gave you a reason. You would certainly remember that. Anyone I’ve ever known that to happen to definitely knew it - they were emotionally agitated by the experience. Trust that you’re absolved unless you specifically know differently, otherwise, you’re treading on dangerous ground of becoming scrupulous. Also, know that forgotten sins were also covered, even though you forgot them. If you recall, you can mention it next time, but that doesn’t change the validity of your absolution.
 
Thanks for helping. I am already kinda of Scrupulous I get a lot of thoughts daily. When I finished the confession the priest told me to say the act of contrition and then gave me a Penance.
 
@patb22 If you are scrupulous, the worst thing you can do is come to CAF or some other site to get assurance. All it does is feed your illness. Find a regular confessor and ask him your questions. People here WANT to help but may end up making things worse.
 
I know I’ve heard that a lot I usually either try to find it myself or ask one of my good friends that knows a decent amount. He’s helped me out a lot ;D thanks for the advice 😃
 
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