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Jacinto1977sd
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As a single guy, I have issues/problems with lust so I like to go to confession weekly/every week, allthough I don’t want to fall into scrupulosity though…
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Godisgreat23
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My intention is part of that novena and also my favourite saint has always said confession should be done within 8 days. so that’s my inspiration to go for weekly confession.
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TheRealJuliane
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There is divine grace in all of our sacraments. Yes, many people do struggle with mortal sins, every day. If you do not, then maybe every few weeks is fine for you. Remember we have a general confession and absolution built into the Mass for venial sins.
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Godisgreat23
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I found this article very helpful to overcome sin it helped me tons…
catholictradition.org/Tradition/silence2.htm
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waanju
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I’m TRYING to start going every other week.
I’ve noticed that the more often I confess, the better able I am to remember all sins.
Also, it makes me more attuned and able to recognize venial sins I commit, which is a good thing for me (I’m like the opposite of scrupulous, and if I go too long between confessions, I get “desensitized”). I guess that if too much time passes, a couple medium and large sins will build up, and I can’t focus on stopping from committing little sins.
I’ve noticed that the more often I confess, the better able I am to remember all sins.
Also, it makes me more attuned and able to recognize venial sins I commit, which is a good thing for me (I’m like the opposite of scrupulous, and if I go too long between confessions, I get “desensitized”). I guess that if too much time passes, a couple medium and large sins will build up, and I can’t focus on stopping from committing little sins.
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cheezey
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So according to the CCC, please remind someone like me what the requirement is for how often…Thank you!
Please I do not know yet! How does this prayer affect confession with a priest, which is necessary? Thank you!! Still learning here!!
I am sure I am misunderstanding something; this rosary is not a substitute for confession, so how does this affect the confession with a priest? Is a meanwhile until getting to confessional?
Remember, I know NOTHING!!! But I want to know EVERYTHING!!!
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Godisgreat23
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The rosary helps you overcome sins I would say the most powerful prayer. you have to go to a priest for confession.I am sure I am misunderstanding something; this rosary is not a substitute for confession, so how does this affect the confession with a priest? Is a meanwhile until getting to confessional?
Remember, I know NOTHING!!! But I want to know EVERYTHING!!!
catholic.org/prayers/confession.php
Make a list of your sins before you go to confession also pray everyday and you will notice the difference.
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Godisgreat23
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Yeah same I seem to forget my sins too so I’ve decided to make a log everyday and note down my sins whether its a sinful thought or anything small so I can overcome sin.
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waanju
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Well, when I confess regularly, I’m able to notice small, subtle “trend” sins, and work on improving. For example, attitudes, states of mind,being uncharitable, not focusing at Mass, ignoring prayer, general pride, spiritual sloth, ect. If I only went to confession say, once a year, I’d probably have committed some “bigger” or more concrete sins (venial AND mortal) and I’d focus on them in confession, instead of being able to try and stop “general” type sins.
Maybe I’m using confession as a sort of spiritual advisement?
My point is, it’s highly unlikely that you are absolutely PERFECT for a week (or more) at a time. Even though confessing venial sins isn’t required, it can be helpful for forming your conscience better. Many religious, lots of saints, and a bunch of popes have had confession DAILY. DO you really think they sinned that much more often than you?
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Jacinto1977sd
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2 things though-
A. how can we obtain true contrition?
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B. is watching prime time tv a sin?
A. how can we obtain true contrition?
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B. is watching prime time tv a sin?
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TheRealJuliane
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Be mindful that making this kind of log can be a sign of being scrupulous - i.e. over-concerned with classifying everything in your life as sin.
Not to say one should be relaxed about sin, there is a balance.
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waanju
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TheWarriorMonk
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That’s effectively what I stated. Mortal sins need to be confessed as soon as is possible. Venial sins maybe or maybe not. If there are no sins committed than one certainly does not have to go.
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SecretaryMonday
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Hello Cheezey! No, the rosary (or any other prayers or devotions) is not a substitute for the sacrament of Confession. It might have been suggested as a spiritual exercise to draw nearer to God (to receive understanding/contrition for sins), or perhaps as a defense against committing more sins, but if one commits a mortal sin this must be brought to the priest in Confession.I am sure I am misunderstanding something; this rosary is not a substitute for confession, so how does this affect the confession with a priest? Is a meanwhile until getting to confessional?
Remember, I know NOTHING!!! But I want to know EVERYTHING!!!
One thing that might seem confusing (I’m a convert, it was news to me): Catholicism teaches that venial sin can be remitted (I hope that’s the right language) through pious acts, such as prayers, attending the Mass, receiving the Eucharist, helping those in need, etc. They can also be brought to Confession, but they don’t have to be, it is entirely up to you.
Also, I think the “Confession once a year” rule only applies if one has committed mortal sin. Ideally they should confess this as soon as possible (and certainly before receiving the Eucharist), but technically they’ve got a whole year to do it. I could be wrong, though.
(I love your profile’s “religion”, by the way!
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cheezey
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Thank you! I know it is not a substitute; it was probably suggested as I wait to convert!!Hello Cheezey! No, the rosary (or any other prayers or devotions) is not a substitute for the sacrament of Confession. It might have been suggested as a spiritual exercise to draw nearer to God (to receive understanding/contrition for sins), or perhaps as a defense against committing more sins, but if one commits a mortal sin this must be brought to the priest in Confession.
One thing that might seem confusing (I’m a convert, it was news to me): Catholicism teaches that venial sin can be remitted (I hope that’s the right language) through pious acts, such as prayers, attending the Mass, receiving the Eucharist, helping those in need, etc. They can also be brought to Confession, but they don’t have to be, it is entirely up to you.
Also, I think the “Confession once a year” rule only applies if one has committed mortal sin. Ideally they should confess this as soon as possible (and certainly before receiving the Eucharist), but technically they’ve got a whole year to do it. I could be wrong, though.
(I love your profile’s “religion”, by the way!
My original thought (shocker, really!), was, how is it reconciled if confession is required only once a year when sin (Maybe not mortal certainly) is committed daily? Remember, ‘things we have NOT done…’, also. Once a year seems like an insufficient requirement for the memory as I certainly wouldn’t remember everything I’ve done/not done in a year.
Not that I intend to sin, of course…but I will. I am human.
P.S.
Like your handle. I kinda miss being a secretary…
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SecretaryMonday
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I’m not sure how much you have already absorbed; some of my friends/family have difficulty with mortal vs. venial sin, so if I’m saying something you already know very well, just ignore…
Only mortal sin is required to be taken to Confession. Mortal sin breaks our friendship with God, hence the need for reconciliation. If someone cannot get to Confession, “perfect contrition (sorrow for having offended God, who is all good and worthy of all our love - imperfect contrition is a self-centered sorrow over the fear of punishment)” suffices to restore the friendship, but if someone is truly sorry for having offended God, this includes the intention to go to Confession if/when this becomes available.
Venial sin wounds, but does not sever, our friendship with God; its still sin, but while it is helpful to bring venial sin to Confession, this is not absolutely necessary. A wounded friendship with God can be repaired by small acts of love. There’s no need to remember specifics on these sins, although it is helpful to keep in mind a general idea of where you are weak or tempted so that you can become stronger and avoid wounding Love again. Confession is one way (though not necessary) to keep track of how you are doing and to receive grace to help.
I’m just a fake secretary, I took a fictional character’s name (from Chesterton’s “The Man Who Was Thursday”).
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cheezey
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Thank you!! Finally, I get it!!!I’m not sure how much you have already absorbed; some of my friends/family have difficulty with mortal vs. venial sin, so if I’m saying something you already know very well, just ignore…
Only mortal sin is required to be taken to Confession. Mortal sin breaks our friendship with God, hence the need for reconciliation. If someone cannot get to Confession, “perfect contrition (sorrow for having offended God, who is all good and worthy of all our love - imperfect contrition is a self-centered sorrow over the fear of punishment)” suffices to restore the friendship, but if someone is truly sorry for having offended God, this includes the intention to go to Confession if/when this becomes available.
Venial sin wounds, but does not sever, our friendship with God; its still sin, but while it is helpful to bring venial sin to Confession, this is not absolutely necessary. A wounded friendship with God can be repaired by small acts of love. There’s no need to remember specifics on these sins, although it is helpful to keep in mind a general idea of where you are weak or tempted so that you can become stronger and avoid wounding Love again. Confession is one way (though not necessary) to keep track of how you are doing and to receive grace to help.
I’m just a fake secretary, I took a fictional character’s name (from Chesterton’s “The Man Who Was Thursday”).
As for the handle… I thought so! (But I still miss being one…)
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SecretaryMonday
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Cool!Thank you!! Finally, I get it!!!
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Contra_Mundum_1
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Some time ago I noticed a real difference in a friend of mine. She seemed much more calm and composed, less prone to gossip and arguing, and she wasn’t obsessing about some things the way she used to. She just had something about her that I couldn’t figure out but was really drawn to. We talked a bit about the church and all that, I was curious to understand what changed for her. She finally told me she was going to weekly confession.
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