Let's Sort This Out

[Just_One_Touch]

All right, you guys are going to have to help me figure these things out, because I can’t.
An event whose sinfulness I am unsure of… (scrupulosity probably)

1. I saw a picture of a naked statue of a female saint while reading an article about her, and I scrolled down to get away from it, but I didn’t stop looking while I scrolled down.
2. My priest asked me if anyone had ever told me I had scrupulosity, and I said no, I just kind of figured it out (which is true), despite this: Mar 27, '11, 8:40 pm

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Re: Is my confession still valid?
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Originally Posted by Just_One_Touch
I went to confession about a month ago, and something’s been really bothering me. What’s been bothering me is that I confessed a sin that I probably should have been more specific about, and I’m racked with doubt about whether I did so on purpose. I have difficulty focusing on anything else now. Should I talk to my priest about, have another confession, or what?
It’s just my humble opinion, but I think that you have a minor problem with scruples. If you went to Confession and were absolved, then you were forgiven. The only way you would possibly be in trouble is if you purposefully withheld information. The priests are trained to ask questions in order to understand the gravity of the situation. If your conscience is pricking you, by all means, go to Confession as it couldn’t hurt, but I think it would benefit you to seek counsel from a well-trained priest who can be your regular Confessor. You would be less likely to be scrupulous.

Hope this helps.
My confession’s still valid, right?

 

[baltobetsy]

The priest probably meant to ask if any other priest had told you that you were scrupulous. The assessment of a stranger on the Internet doesn’t really count.

It does sound as if you do suffer from scrupulosity, though, and it would be very good for you to be working with only one confessor. Are you doing that yet?

 

[Just_One_Touch]

Yes, I do, but how often does “regular” mean? Once a week?

 

[baltobetsy]

Yes, I do, but how often does “regular” mean? Once a week?

As often as the priest tells you. You should have a conversation with him about your scruples and what to do about them, and he should give you some personal rules and guidelines about how to handle certain situations, like how often to go to confession, what to confess and what not to confess, what to do in case of a doubtful mortal sin, etc.