Mortal or Venial?

[Krislavis]

I went to confession last Saturday to confess the fact that I felt I was not placing enough trust in God and instead letting certain fears control some decisions about standing up for my faith within my relationships/life. Since these fears had recently caused me to almost willingly choose to miss Mass in favor of extra time at a family reunion (my family is not Catholic) I felt it was necessary to address it in confession.

My question is then: since I did end up going to Mass (though it was a bit tearful do to the situation I was put in) would my hesitation in almost not attending and my confession of my fears be Mortal or Venial?

I was thinking they would be considered venial since I’m not actively trying to mistrust God (I wish I could follow without fear of consequences), but since I had attended daily Mass and received the Eucharist at one point before I went to this confession I am wondering if I should have confessed improper reception of the Eucharist as well?

Thanks for your (name removed by moderator)ut!

 

[Mary_Ellen]

You confessed it, it was forgiven, trust in the Mercy of God.

If your hesitation was after your confession, be at peace, it was not sinful. It was just a feeling, a temptation, not a sin. Fear is an emotion, not a sin.

Be at peace, child, be at peace.

 

[Catholic1954]

I went to confession last Saturday to confess the fact that I felt I was not placing enough trust in God and instead letting certain fears control some decisions about standing up for my faith within my relationships/life. Since these fears had recently caused me to almost willingly choose to miss Mass in favor of extra time at a family reunion (my family is not Catholic) I felt it was necessary to address it in confession.

My question is then: since I did end up going to Mass (though it was a bit tearful do to the situation I was put in) would my hesitation in almost not attending and my confession of my fears be Mortal or Venial?

I was thinking they would be considered venial since I’m not actively trying to mistrust God (I wish I could follow without fear of consequences), but since I had attended daily Mass and received the Eucharist at one point before I went to this confession I am wondering if I should have confessed improper reception of the Eucharist as well?

Thanks for your (name removed by moderator)ut!

Fighting temptation is not a sin. You went to Mass and are free to receive communion.

 

[1ke]

I went to confession last Saturday to confess the fact that I felt I was not placing enough trust in God and instead letting certain fears control some decisions about standing up for my faith within my relationships/life. Since these fears had recently caused me to almost willingly choose to miss Mass in favor of extra time at a family reunion (my family is not Catholic) I felt it was necessary to address it in confession.

My question is then: since I did end up going to Mass (though it was a bit tearful do to the situation I was put in) would my hesitation in almost not attending and my confession of my fears be Mortal or Venial?

I was thinking they would be considered venial since I’m not actively trying to mistrust God (I wish I could follow without fear of consequences), but since I had attended daily Mass and received the Eucharist at one point before I went to this confession I am wondering if I should have confessed improper reception of the Eucharist as well?

Thanks for your (name removed by moderator)ut!

It’s not a sin at all.

Please get more spiritual counsel if you indeed believe this scenario has anything sinful in it. You have a skewed view of sin if that is the case and need some help from your pastor.