Do I need to reconfess?

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When I was in confession I told the priest my mortal sins but forgot to mention the number of times I committed them. Eventually I remembered that I forgot to do this but the priest didn’t say anything so I just let it go. However, this started to severely bother me not long after I exited the confessional and now I’m afraid this invalidated my confession. Do I need to reconfess?
 
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When I was in confession I told the priest my mortal sins but forgot to mention the number of times I committed them. Eventually I remembered that I forgot to do this but the priest didn’t say anything so I just let it go. However, this started to severely bother me not long after I exited the confessional and now I’m afraid this invalidated my confession. Do I need to reconfess?
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No, I believe your confession is alright. You just need to trust in the mercy of God. You simply forgot to include the number of times you committed the sin and I am sure you meant no malice in it or was trying to “skirt” confession somehow. God knows this and he is merciful.
 
No. The priest knows all he needs to know to give you absolution.
 
You were sincere in your confession and renounced the sins, you are ok.
 
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