First Confession in 20+Years

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Well, my first Confession for about 20 years went… very well. Father assured me that there would be no need for a Tesco shopping list of sins (not that there was), stating that there were many positives about this return, and he even helped me with an Act of Contrition once he’d passed through my Penance on a sheet of folded A5.

This was after I had taken my position on a pew that contained three elderly confessants, who - I am sure - lasted under a minute. I did think that it would be considerate of me to inform the lady who would be taken after me that “I may be some time.”

I returned to Church by going to ask for help from God; I was so humbled on that wet Friday afternoon some months ago that instead I thanked Him for what I already had.

I’m extremely nervous about Communion tomorrow, but I am beginning a journey that was merely interrupted; at 42, and as a father, I understand the importance and privilege of my awakening Faith - CTS Bible and Divine Office recently purchased and helping to nourish my inner flame.
 
I am so happy for you! I went through something similiar a few years ago. God is *so *very ****good!
 
🙂 Nice feeling isn’t it? I went back to confession about 10 days ago after 20+ years also.

Welcome back. I hope your journey is a joyous one.
 
Welcome home! I did the same thing in 1997 after a 22 year absence.
 
May God be praised! Welcome back, and may He continue to bless you abundantly.
 
bluetanso said:
Well, my first Confession for about 20 years went… very well.

I did think that it would be considerate of me to inform the lady who would be taken after me that “I may be some time.”
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Congratulations on this confession and on being back at the Table of the Lord!!!

I’m sure the lady at confession was rejoicing as well.
 
Wonderful! Glory and Praise to You, Lord, Jesus Christ[BIBLEDRB]:)[/BIBLEDRB]
 
Warmest congratulations!

You have done better than I did. I was gone from the church 30 years.

My prayers are supporting you in your return.
 
Welcome back.

When I’m in line for confession I’m usually praying for the person in the confessional. The longer they are, the harder I pray - no worries!😉
 
Heaven is rejoicing over you! All the angels and Saints are singing God’s praise just for your return. Think about it. Billions of people are celebrating because of your humble Confession that Jesus is Lord of your life. Remember, when you receive Communion it is God receiving you!
 
Well, this morning I shuffled up the aisle with the test of the flock.

And it felt wonderful! (My 5 yeat-old was delighted at receiving a blessing).

I told the stand in priest that his Deacon had administered communion to a previous lapse of 20+ years and he was quite visibly taken aback. Outside, the Scottish sun was ablaze and the Parish Priest - who I wish would have given me the Body as he did absolve me yesterday - me me with such a wide and welcoming smile.

I have just returned after an evening mountain biking, surrounded by beautiful scenery and listening to the Liturgy of the Hours podcast from Divine Office.

A beautiful day. One I’ll never forget.

Thanks to all for your supportive responses!
 
bluetanso said:
Well, this morning I shuffled up the aisle with the test of the flock.

And it felt wonderful! (My 5 yeat-old was delighted at receiving a blessing).

I told the stand in priest that his Deacon had administered communion to a previous lapse of 20+ years and he was quite visibly taken aback. Outside, the Scottish sun was ablaze and the Parish Priest - who I wish would have given me the Body as he did absolve me yesterday - me me with such a wide and welcoming smile.

I have just returned after an evening mountain biking, surrounded by beautiful scenery and listening to the Liturgy of the Hours podcast from Divine Office.

A beautiful day. One I’ll never forget.

Thanks to all for your supportive responses!
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God has showered you with many graces, not the least of which is living in Scotland (where my son will be studying for a year starting in September)!

I see you’re already acquainted with my drug of choice… the Liturgy of the Hours!
 
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Well, this morning I shuffled up the aisle with the test of the flock.

And it felt wonderful! (My 5 yeat-old was delighted at receiving a blessing).

I told the stand in priest that his Deacon had administered communion to a previous lapse of 20+ years and he was quite visibly taken aback. Outside, the Scottish sun was ablaze and the Parish Priest - who I wish would have given me the Body as he did absolve me yesterday - me me with such a wide and welcoming smile.

I have just returned after an evening mountain biking, surrounded by beautiful scenery and listening to the Liturgy of the Hours podcast from Divine Office.

A beautiful day. One I’ll never forget.

Thanks to all for your supportive responses!
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Continued blessings today and always! Welcome back to full communion with the church. It’s a process of course, and one that we all work on daily - but the rewards; I can’t imagine wanting to live any other way!
 
Welcome back. I remember when I first returned to Rome after 23 years, and how nervous I was going to confession. My prayers are with you.
 
I had literally put down on the pavement the Amazon box that contained what I was sure was my recently ordered Ignatius Press New Testament Catholic Edition, when I received the text I was waiting for.* “I’m definitely pregnant.”

I stood there, fully clad in my mountain biking apparel, with one headphone in an ear, having paused Catholic Answers Podcast to enter into the Post Office Deliveries Point with my ‘failed delivery’ card.

The Bible fitted perfectly into my backpack and, the good news still ringing in my ears, I resumed my journey home; the weight of the Word was physically and spiritually comforting.

After two problem pregnancies this past year I had come back to church to beg for help with the third; but I felt an overpowering Thanksgiving for the child I already had.* The third pregnancy failed last Easter Time.

We are both walking on egg shells at the moment.* But my Faith will see us joyous!
 
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