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Hello everyone,

I have a question about a certain sin. Three years ago I had sex with a female who was divorced. From my knowledge she was not Catholic. Since then I’ve remained chaste and confessed those sins. Since divorce in the Catholic church is not recognized does that mean I committed adultery? Should I confess this again? It wasn’t in the context of what adultery when I last confessed it but I want to amend my life completely. Can someone please help me with some guidance.

In Christ,

AMDG22
 
AMDG22 said:
Hello everyone,

I have a question about a certain sin. Three years ago I had sex with a female who was divorced. From my knowledge she was not Catholic. Since then I’ve remained chaste and confessed those sins. Since divorce in the Catholic church is not recognized does that mean I committed adultery? Should I confess this again? It wasn’t in the context of what adultery when I last confessed it but I want to amend my life completely. Can someone please help me with some guidance.

In Christ,

AMDG22
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if it’s bothering you, simply mention it in the confessional or talk to a priest about it
 
As long as you weren’t intending to hold back that information, your sin was forgiven the first time you confessed it. There’s no need to hang onto it or confess it again.

However, as others have said, if it is still bothering you, you can bring it up in your next confession (no need to make a special trip for this one), or just discuss it with your priest.
 
Were you married to this woman? It sounds like no, or you would have called her your wife and not “a woman.” This is adultery, but God is merciful! Go confess.

If she was your wife, talk to a priest to get things cleared up.

God bless!
 
It’s my understanding that relations outside of wedlock is adultery…so however you confessed it last time (depending on the wording I suppose) it would be in the context of adultery already. However, like the above post stated, if you did not withhold it intentionally, it’s ok.
 
I didn’t intentionally try to hold back that sin in my previous confessions. The more I learn about the sacrament of marriage the more I realize how the Church views divorce. I was there to confession my sexual sins and, at the time, I didn’t realize the severity of the act. I hate to blame it on ignorance but it was fully.
 
Sounds like you’ve confessed the act already with a repentant heart, and so Christ has forgiven you your sins. Don’t look back. Look ahead.
 
AMDG22 said:
I didn’t intentionally try to hold back that sin in my previous confessions. The more I learn about the sacrament of marriage the more I realize how the Church views divorce. I was there to confession my sexual sins and, at the time, I didn’t realize the severity of the act. I hate to blame it on ignorance but it was fully.
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Sounds like you might be fine, but again, it doesn’t hurt to mention it in the confessional the exact same way you are telling us.

Godspeed and God Bless
 
AMDG22 said:
Hello everyone,

I have a question about a certain sin. Three years ago I had sex with a female who was divorced. From my knowledge she was not Catholic. Since then I’ve remained chaste and confessed those sins. Since divorce in the Catholic church is not recognized does that mean I committed adultery? Should I confess this again? It wasn’t in the context of what adultery when I last confessed it but I want to amend my life completely. Can someone please help me with some guidance.

In Christ,

AMDG22
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Sounds like you are being scrupulous. If you sincerely confessed that sin and were absolved then forget about it.
 
Just want to say thank you to everyone and your replies. By the grace of God, I had a priest friend of me call me last night out of the blue and it was perfect timing to discuss the situation. I attended confession this morning and feel much better. Thanks be to God!
 
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