Confession Invalid?

[Tempest]

If one knowingly withholds a mortal sin in confession, I understand that it’s invalid. But if I withheld a sin whose status I am unsure about, would it invalidate the confession, or just be very unwise?

I had had some sacrilegious/blasphemous thoughts, and couldn’t entirely discern the extent to which my will was involved in them. At certain points, I was slow to dismiss them, and worry that I may have created them myself. In addition, I did myself no favors by placing myself in a near occasion of sin by listening to bad music while struggling with this.

Was my confession invalid if this happened, and should I receive the Eucharist or not until I can get to the sacrament again? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Pong]

But if I withheld a sin whose status I am unsure about, would it invalidate the confession, or just be very unwise?

I would say that it would be unwise, but would not invalidate your confession.

I had had some sacrilegious/blasphemous thoughts, and couldn’t entirely discern the extent to which my will was involved in them.

For a sin to be mortal, it has to be done will full consent of the will. It doesn’t sound like this was the case with you.

I did myself no favors by placing myself in a near occasion of sin by listening to bad music while struggling with this.

No, that probably was not helpful. But I have a feeling you’ll know better next time. Just remember- it’s good to be concerned about sin, but when it turns into an obsessive worry, it is no longer beneficial to your soul. Mention these thoughts at your next confession, but from your original post it sounds like you are indeed in a state of grace.