Confession

[Catholictrain]

Ok, but do you (collectively) still play over the offense or does that never go away?

I have had this problem and realized that although I am forgiven for my sins, I can still be sorry for them. I am not saying one should dwell on their sins, but I occassionally say, “Dear God, I am sorry I did such-and-such. I know you have forgiven me, but I want to tell you I am sorry for turning my back on You by this sin of my past. Please help me not to commit this sin again.”

Do you think this is healthy or should I just not even think of this after I have confessed it?

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

Do you ever feel forgiven for your sins after confessing?

Something that I have to remind myself of often is that feelings don’t necessarily equate with reality.

When I do something wrong I regret it. Even after confession I wish I hadn’t done it in the first place and hope I’ll be able to avoid it in the future. There’s a certain “unease” that goes with sin and that’s a good thing.

After confession there’s a new reality – my sins have been forgiven. But I may still be focused on what I’ve done – the sin I’ve committed – rather than on what Jesus has done – forgiven my sin. The more I can take the focus off of me and put it on Jesus, the more I’m able to grasp what has happened. And the more I can grasp this new reality of forgiveness, the more I can feel the peace and gratitude that come with it.

 

[Spirithound]

I have another question…Have any of you cried during a confession? It is a long story but I fear that I will completely breakdown during confession and I think that this holds me back.

Do you ever feel forgiven for your sins after confessing?

Yes, and Yes!

 

[ajcoley1]

Just reading your responses has me almost in tears. I cannot say why I feel this way maybe b/c I finally realized what the effect of all my sins really are…

I also had questions about confession & felt weepy while reading replies. Aren’t these people here wonderful!

I’d been away & the confession itself caused anxiety but the priest put me at ease and I felt so…light after. Although I did walk away knowing I had lotsa work ahead. But I wasn’t afraid.
Also, I do remember at the age of 7 crying because I was afraid to go in the dark teeny tiny closet for my 1st confession. And yes, I cry during confession, still!