Is confession an easy way out for me? I committed a mortal sin against chastity last night

[TimothyH]

this is not true, you will suffer for even your confessed sins.
Ask for reference if you need them.
Ubenedictus

From the Catechism.

1473 The forgiveness of sin and restoration of communion with God entail the remission of the eternal punishment of sin, but temporal punishment of sin remains. While patiently bearing sufferings and trials of all kinds and, when the day comes, serenely facing death, the Christian must strive to accept this temporal punishment of sin as a grace. He should strive by works of mercy and charity, as well as by prayer and the various practices of penance, to put off completely the “old man” and to put on the "new man."

That’s why we have to do pennance and good works here on earth. Maybe cut the grass for a sick neighbor, or skip a few lunches and buy some bags of groceries for a family out of work instead.

-Tim-

 

[Ubenedictus]

After being strong against temptation for months, I was weak and sinned tremendously yesterday. I now feel that confession would be too easy. I feel that I need to repent for many weeks before I’m even worthy of the great sacrament if reconciliation given to me by Christ.
I hate myself for having fallen in the grasp of Lucifer :-((
What ia my next step?

i agree with everyone, go to the confessional now, sooner than later. The confessional is the repentance you need, turn away and stop meditating on your sins, meditation of the love of God, his mercy and his great salvation. Be sorry for your sins, ask God for the grace never to go back, make a resolve to avoid sins, lastly make amend in any possible way. Be careful not to overload yourself with penance. Trust in God who forgives and not your ability to do penance.
Peace.
Ubenedictus

 

[Kenny_Kamel]

Really?? Will it truly be forgotten? I feel like the worst sinner possible and that I should be strongly punished. How could I be so strong spiritually, every day, THEN fall the way I did?
It is scary and depletes me of any hope for future lasting righteousness.
Thank you ))

I would like to advise you to read the following before you go into confession:

*“What I do, I do not understand. For I do not do what I want, but I do what I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I concur that the law is good. So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. For I know that good does not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh. The willing is ready at hand, but doing the good is not. For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. So, then, I discover the principle that when I want to do right, evil is at hand. For I take delight in the law of God, in my inner self, but I see in my members another principle at war with the law of my mind, taking me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Miserable one that I am! Who will deliver me from this mortal body? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore, I myself, with my mind, serve the law of God but, with my flesh, the law of sin.”

• Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans, Chapter 7, Verses 15-25*

After you confess and recieve your penance, come out and read Romans 8.

 

[Windmill]

Chastity sins have a high recidivist rate (falling back into the sin). You’re human. At least you are struggling against the temptations. Many give in and feel no remorse. Imagine how hopeless a situation THAT is.

Go to Confession and avoid the near occasion of sin. Also, realize that the human mind can only focus on one thought at a time. So when impure ideas start, immediately ask God for his grace and our lady for her intercession. The rosary helps, too.

 

[babochka]

What ia my next step?

I will add my voice to the chorus: Go to Confession. Be forgiven, be at peace, and know that the sacrament also give you Grace and strength to hold out against sin. If you fall again, repeat. God’s Grace and forgiveness do not run out.