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Meggie18
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I know this is a weird question, but it worries me terribly. If you think that you commited a mortal sin, can God forgive you? Or is it sure that you are going straight to hell? 
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LARSCOUT0311
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You can be forgiven by God if you are truly contrite. Seek Reconciliation through the Sacrament though. Also, you have to be aware that the sin you committed was graveā¦so in this case ignorance may be bliss to a certain extent.
Always remember that Jesus welcomed the sinners.
Always remember that Jesus welcomed the sinners.
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Meggie18
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Thank you for your response. May I ask, how do you know for sure that you are contrite? What are the signs?
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LARSCOUT0311
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If you are truly sorry for the sins that you committed and that you knowingly committed the sin. You still have to go to confession but if you are sorry for what you did that is the first step.
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david_friol_1
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Hey Meggie
Just a word of caution to you in hopes that you do not drive yourself nuts, as I used to, when dealing with this sort of thing. Satan will do all he can to confuse and cause doubt in us. The best way that I have found to be rid of all that is by making confession a way of life. I mean I try to go weekly for the graces we receive and I try to go to mass daily when possible. These two sacraments have done wonders in helping me to overcome those mortal sins in my life. Trust in Godās great and merciful love for you, keep trying to do your best. If some sin is bothering you then get rid of it in the confessional and do not get bogged down in whether or not you are contrite enough. Contrition will sometimes be there full throttle and sometimes it will not. Just keep being sincere and truthful and fight the good fight.
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Robertanthony
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Not exactly answering your question but just wanted to say how great I think it is that youāre a new convert in the spiritual desert that Quebec (which I assume youāre from since youāre Canadian and you mentioned English isnāt your 1st language) is becoming day by day. Your English is excellent BTW.
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Peter_John
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Take it to confession prior to taking the Eucharist if you are not certain if it is a mortal sin. God can forgive anything.
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baltobetsy
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There are two kinds of contrition, perfect and imperfect.
Perfect contrition is being sorry because you have offended God, Who is so good.
Imperfect contrition is being sorry for a lesser motive that refers in some way to God, like fear of hell. Imperfect contrition is enough for sacramental confession.
The final way of being sorry is not contrition at all. That would be disappointment in yourself, hurt pride, etc. āWow, I thought I was a better person than that.ā This is not sufficient for confession or any kind of forgiveness.
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Meggie18
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Thank you
Thatās very kind!
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Monica4316
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dear Meggie,I know this is a weird question, but it worries me terribly. If you think that you commited a mortal sin, can God forgive you? Or is it sure that you are going straight to hell?
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I am one who has committed dozens if not more of mortal sins. Yes God forgives us and that is why there is Confession
it exists for mortal sins, although we should confess venial sins too (it helps us). If you repent God will definitely forgive you, there is no limit on His mercy.The ONLY way a mortal sin can send a person to hell is if they donāt repent of it and arenāt sorry for it. If you repent and intend to change your life, even if you donāt completely succeed in changing your life because of human weakness, - you are forgiven through Confession.
You might find the Divine Mercy devotion interesting
ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/index.htm
catholic-forum.com/churches/cathteach/divinemercy1.htm
(look up the quotes on Confession and Mercy especially
)God bless :hug1:
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Monica4316
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if in your will, you are sorry for what you have done, either because you are sorry you offended God, or because of fear of hell. The first type of contrition is more perfect, but God accepts both in Confession as long as we are sincere and try our best. I donāt know about you but I have a tendency to overthink everything but this is really not as complicated as it sounds. Even if you donāt FEEL sorry, if you will it, and are trying your best to be sorry, (and the feelings will come) - then you are contrite. If you also feel sorry as well, thatās great. All you need to do is just ask God to forgive you and go to Confession, and He will be so glad to forgive you, as the father forgave the son in the Prodigal Son story
biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15%3A11-32&version=NIVGod bless
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TigerLily12
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The first very important thing: Do not take the sacrament of Reconciliation for granted. Some think, āOh, I can just do this now and then go to confession.ā You REALLY need to be in the state of mind to be sorry for what you did and strive to not repeat the same thing. Iāve been struggling with this same issue, but I feel that once I have the strength to really be sorry, I can go apologize with a completely sincere heart and have a huge weight lifted.
Besides that little negative disclaimer: One of the most heartening things Iāve learned is that the only sin that is unforgiveable is not wanting to be forgiven. As long as you are truly sorry, striving to not repeat the mistake, and responsible for your actions, God will forgive you.
Besides that little negative disclaimer: One of the most heartening things Iāve learned is that the only sin that is unforgiveable is not wanting to be forgiven. As long as you are truly sorry, striving to not repeat the mistake, and responsible for your actions, God will forgive you.
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