Lied, confessed, but didn't tell the person

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Hello, I recently lied to someone of what I consider to be a grave matter. I confessed the sin, but did not tell the person I lied. The person is not being harmed from the lie and I have since stopped lying about it. Do I still need to tell the person to be repentant?
 
This would be something your confessor should address in the confessional. Telling the person the truth may be part of a good penance. However, if he did not give you that penance, you are not required to tell that person, so long as you refrain from lying about that subject in the future.
 
The lie caused some distress to the other person and yourself. I would suggest telling the person and that you confessed it. Sin is not between God and us but affects others.
 
HOLY_POOH_FAN said:
**The lie caused some distress to the other person **and yourself. I would suggest telling the person and that you confessed it. Sin is not between God and us but affects others.
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The op said the person was not being harmed; therefore, I would advise NOT telling the person.
 
Catholicwoman11 said:
Hello, I recently lied to someone of what I consider to be a grave matter. I confessed the sin, but did not tell the person I lied. The person is not being harmed from the lie and I have since stopped lying about it. Do I still need to tell the person to be repentant?
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Did the priest grant absolution to you on the condition that you tell this other person?

If not, then you are under no obligation to go further.
 
Catholicwoman11 said:
Hello, I recently lied to someone of what I consider to be a grave matter. I confessed the sin, but did not tell the person I lied. The person is not being harmed from the lie and I have since stopped lying about it. Do I still need to tell the person to be repentant?
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In good conscience you should approach that person and tell him you lied to them; yes, confession can take the sin away, but when you die we have to sufer in Purgatory until we are cleansed. By approaching this person, you would not have to suffer in purgatory.

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU

jr
 
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In good conscience you should approach that person and tell him you lied to them; yes, confession can take the sin away, but when you die we have to sufer in Purgatory until we are cleansed. By approaching this person, you would not have to suffer in purgatory.

JESUS I TRUST IN YOU

jr
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Hmmmm, I would question this. If the original person was not hurt, as you say, then there is no reason to tell the original person. If the priest has not suggested telling the original person, then LET IT GO.
 
I am sorry to disagree, JR but we are more and more aware today of the destructive communal damage that sin does. We hurt others even when they are not aware or present, Grace is denied and Sin steals from the Body of Christ. I like EWTN but told them this about the spot they show of a couple who verbally hurt each other and they meet at the confessional. That meeting starts in the kitchen before they go confess sacramentally if they are truly repentant Catholic believers.
 
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