First Confessions!

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So this evening I had my first confession before officially being confirmed next week on Easter.

And I have to say, I haven’t felt this ‘holy’ since… well… ever! It was such a wonderful experience for me! I really wasn’t nervous at all, just unsure about the whole process. Since deciding to convert back in January, I’ve really thrusted myself into the Catholic faith, and I have been so extraordinarily blessed that it almost seems unfair.

But to know I have absolution for my sins and be ‘born again’, well, it almost feels like I’ve been baptized again! I just can’t wait for Easter to be in the Church fully!
 
Ryzeke said:
So this evening I had my first confession before officially being confirmed next week on Easter.

And I have to say, I haven’t felt this ‘holy’ since… well… ever! It was such a wonderful experience for me! I really wasn’t nervous at all, just unsure about the whole process. Since deciding to convert back in January, I’ve really thrusted myself into the Catholic faith, and I have been so extraordinarily blessed that it almost seems unfair.

But to know I have absolution for my sins and be ‘born again’, well, it almost feels like I’ve been baptized again! I just can’t wait for Easter to be in the Church fully!
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Congrats! I’m right there with you, and will be doing my first confession very soon before I enter at Easter.

It’s the most exciting period in my life. By far.
 
I was right where you were three years ago!! I help with RCIA now, and I still feel that excitement for those coming into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Wait until you receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time!!! I counted down the days!! The Vigil Mass, including the Procession, is awesome in every respect.

Welcome to both of you and to all who are about to come into the Church. You are in my prayers. I also pray you never lose the feeling you have now. Easter Vigil is not the end, but a new beginning in coming to know and live the Faith.

God bless,
Linda
 
Well said, Linda.

In some ways, it’s kind of like getting married–you work hard to get to this point, but after the celebration is over, you realize…now the *real *work begins!

…But wow, is it worth it.
 
Welcome to the church dear friend:thumbsup:

Remember the blessings, grace and consolation of God always, even in down times. I know I’m often very ungrateful when bad times come and forget all the blessings. I think many have this experience. That’s why I say this. I’m very happy for you.

God bless you and pray for me please:thumbsup:🙂

John
 
Ryzeke said:
So this evening I had my first confession before officially being confirmed next week on Easter.

And I have to say, I haven’t felt this ‘holy’ since… well… ever! It was such a wonderful experience for me! I really wasn’t nervous at all, just unsure about the whole process. Since deciding to convert back in January, I’ve really thrusted myself into the Catholic faith, and I have been so extraordinarily blessed that it almost seems unfair.

But to know I have absolution for my sins and be ‘born again’, well, it almost feels like I’ve been baptized again! I just can’t wait for Easter to be in the Church fully!
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What a blessing! Congratulations! Welcome to the church!
 
I am just a few weeks ahead of you (confirmed 2/7/2010).

I have been to reconciliation 3 times so far and think it is an under-appreciated sacrament. The first benefit, of course, is absolution. The second is knowing that I have to confess my sins to another makes me more aware and vigilant of sinning than ever. A third benefit of the sacrament is learning. My confessor patiently gives guidance, focused exactly on what I need to hear the most.
 
Thanks for everyone’s replies and encouragements! I greatly appreciate them all.

Ya, I’m really REALLY liking the feeling of ‘holiness’ I have right now. I’m very attuned to all my actions and thoughts, and what a refreshing feeling of…

“You mean, I get to start over? Yes! This time I’ll do it right!”

I’ve been praying a LOT since my decision to convert, and even now. And I’m trying to add as much to my prayer life as I can.
 
God’s mercy is infinate and unfathomable!

"Then Jesus told them this parable: ‘Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, “Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.” I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent’” (Luke 15:3-7).

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I just had my first confession on Wednesday. I cried with relief. What a feeling! I will be making frequent use of this amazing sacrament!
 
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I just had my first confession on Wednesday. I cried with relief. What a feeling! I will be making frequent use of this amazing sacrament!
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Congrats dear friend;)

May God bless you and keep you always 👍🙂

John
 
glenconnor said:
I just had my first confession on Wednesday. I cried with relief. What a feeling! I will be making frequent use of this amazing sacrament!
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God bless you! Yes, God’s grace is so vivid and abundant in the confessional. It indeed is a wonder sacrament.
 
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