Confession....Scrupulosit y?

[Margaret_in_AZ]

Has anyone gone to confession and finally confessed those grave sins that you should have confessed long ago, along with the sin of witholding confession of mortal sins and presumption? I finally did. I had to write them on a piece of paper, and I was still tempted not to read some of them to the priest! I can’t tell you how long I have wanted to finally do this. I did it on Good Friday, and somehow I don’t feel relieved… I have never considered myself an overly scrupulous person, but is this normal?

 

[Dr.Bombay]

If you’ve truly confessed all the sins you withheld in previous confessions, then they are forgiven. You shouldn’t stress over it.

If it’s bothering you, however, please call a priest and ask if you can speak to him for 15-20 minutes this week. He should be able to put your mind at ease.

The sacrament of Confession is a wonderful gift Jesus gave His Church. There’s an old saying, “Satan trembles when he sees the weakest sinner on his knees.”

 

[Margaret_in_AZ]

Thanks, Dr. Bombay.