Can I tell someone this?

[Antonio5]

A short time ago I created this thread My Mother and Father have some concerns at my practic of my faith and as a result have restricted the ammount of time I can go to Holy Mass. They hve also stopped me catching a lift from a devout lady due to her affiliation with Opus Dei. Now I can tell people on the internet this because you don’t know my Parents howver can I tell a Priest who knows my family this or will I be spreading scandal, because I’ll be telling him my Parents faults?

 

[puzzleannie]

You don’t say your age.
If you are a minor you still owe your parents obedience in all things that are not sinful.
If your parents are placing you in a situation that you cannot meet your obligation as a Catholic, then yes your priest has to know and those conversations are of course confidential. That is not scandal. Scandal would be telling other people and broadcasting harmul information about your parents, unless it is to stop you, them or someone else from being harmed.

 

[JRKH]

Yes you can discuss this matter with your priest. Then be guided by His advice.

Peace
James

 

[martininthefiel]

Anything you tell the priest in the course of Confession is under seal. He would face severe sanction for revealing any part of it.

The Mass is a wonderful thing, but there is such a thing as obsession. If you are neglecting school, home chores, family obligations, I would share your parents’ concern. Opus Dei is controversial. I don’t know enough. I would discuss them with your pastor. Your parents are right to question any relationship with an adult. People often have hidden agenda. Ultimately, you need to respect their decision.

 

[elibrimom]

I agree, it has alot to do with your age as to what the answer to this question would be,

 

[chris138]

You can and should discuss this with your priest, I am certain that he will respect thier privacy and can guide you in this difficult matter.

God bless, Praying for your situation,
chris