Confession question scrupulously

[FollowerOfJC1]

Hello, I am new to these forums. I have been Catholic all my life but never really practiced the faith or knew much about it. For the past 5+ years I have been growing in my faith. I have made following the commandments a priority. As I learn more I realize that confession is so important. I have also learned that I am scrupulous. I have lived a sinful life and have been changing a lot to be more holy. Sorry for such a long post, what I am getting at is that I feel like I do confession a lot for the same things thinking that I didn’t say it in enough detail or say it too vague so I always end up feeling that I didn’t do a good confession. For example there is a sin I have done that I don’t want to give slot of detail but then I don’t know how I can be free of this sin and I am struggling with this for so long that it’s really bothering me and taking away my peace. Please help me.

 

[Dorothy]

I believe the best thing you can do is to discuss with a priest what you wrote in your post.
The priest wants to help those who come to confession with scrupulosity, don’t put it off.
God bless you and lead you!

 

[Buks]

I guess you can say just that to a priest, maybe even outside of your actual confession.

I feel like my confessions are often lacking in some way that’s hard to p(name removed by moderator)oint. I try to focus on increasing my contrition, and my awareness that I am seeking to restore my relationship with the Lord almighty (vs. a conversation with the person of the priest).

 

[InThePew]

Sorry for such a long post, what I am getting at is that I feel like I do confession a lot for the same things thinking that I didn’t say it in enough detail or say it too vague so I always end up feeling that I didn’t do a good confession.

If the priest wants more detail from you, he’ll ask. If he doesn’t ask it’s because he doesn’t want to or need to know. God’s forgiveness, given to you through the words of absolution, isn’t dependent on the quality of your confession.

When you go to confession, make sure you tell the priest that you’re scrupulous at the start and, if possible, try to go to the same priest each time.

 

[po18guy]

Confession. Number and type of sins. Father does not want the details.

Number and type.

And, scrupulosity is a form of anxiety which is treated without drugs in innumerable cases. It is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. You might ask doctor about it, after discussing it with Father.

 

[FollowerOfJC1]

What if there is a specific sin that might fall under the category of anger/hitting. Do I need to say who I hit or when or why ? Does age matter etc?

 

[LaughingBoy1503]

Well, hitting your mother or father would make it a worse sin then hitting a sibling so it depends who you hit. The priest should know it was a parent that you hit if it was the case

You need to bring these questions to a actual priest. Asking these things online can open you up to the wrong advice and make things worse.