I need some advice

[Battle_Warrior]

The problem with me is that I have a really bad tendency to think that I can sin and then will automatically be forgiven in Confession. I have fallen into is trap before and its really hard to get out of it.

What’s the easiest way to obtain true sorrow for one’s sins? When I pray I feel like I’m not being heard…its weird praying to Someone who I offend.

 

[nfreak141]

Look at your sin through His eyes, without the clouds in your judgement, and maintain a pure thought about them. Try to think of your sins as black and white instead of grey area.

 

[IrishRush]

Someone in the forums here (recently) posted a link to a YouTube video that spoke about the sins Jesus died for, attaching a photo from the movie The Passion Of The Christ to each sin. You know, from the scourging, the crucifixion itself, Jesus on the cross, etc. It REALLY drove home for me what my sins really mean, and made me look at my contrition in a whole new light. Maybe this would help you.
I also try to think of what the physical suffering was like that Jesus experienced because of our sins. I work in healthcare (for 20+ years) and have seen people suffer so it’s not an abstract realization for me I think.
One other thing I also think about, and it always moves me to tears as well, is what Mary must have felt seeing her Son being tortured and in such pain.
Really puts a new light on sin, contrition and true sorrow for one’s sins. If this doesn’t bring you close to perfect contrition, I’m not sure what would.