Needing more than Confession

[KathyA]

Any suggestions for how to handle the deeper issues of recurring sin? I would like to get to the bottom of why this is an issue that keeps coming up for me and I feel like I could use some good spiritual direction, but our poor parish priest is running non-stop. He does make lots of time available for hearing Confessions, but I feel like I will monopolize his time if I ask for help with this problem.

Thanks,
Kathy

 

[silicasandra]

You could consider calling the diocese. They might have programs for spiritual direction or might be able to point you in the right direction. Or even a nearby parish if there is one. You could even ask your parish priest - if he is not available for spiritual direction, he may know someone who is!

Depending on the issue, private counseling could also be a help. Catholic Charities in most areas offer counseling services or can make a referral for you.

I would encourage you to continue going to confession as often as needed, and of course to take this to the Lord in prayer.

God bless you!

 

[detoutcoeur]

Any suggestions for how to handle the deeper issues of recurring sin? I would like to get to the bottom of why this is an issue that keeps coming up for me and I feel like I could use some good spiritual direction, but our poor parish priest is running non-stop. He does make lots of time available for hearing Confessions, but I feel like I will monopolize his time if I ask for help with this problem.

Thanks,
Kathy

It does sound as if spiritual direction would be helpful. You might begin by contacting your diocese to see if they can refer you to a spiritual director; monasteries and Catholic retreat houses may have resources for finding one, too.

 

[George_Stegmeir]

I suggest that you do a little research. Try to locate a Jesuit or Dominican institution or parish near you. Both of these religious orders have priests that are also counselors.
If and when you locate a Jesuit or Dominican parish or institution, go to their office and make an appointment to see one of their priests. He will, after talking with you, be able to make a referral to someone who can help you.
If you can’t locate a Jesuit or Dominican priest, why not go to your parish rectory and make an appointment to see your pastor. Discuss your problem with him, and ask him for a referral to a Catholic counsellor. You will find that, in all probability, he will be able to help you.
Don’t dispair, Help is out there, just look for it!

 

[Deo_Gratias42]

It does sound as if spiritual direction would be helpful. You might begin by contacting your diocese to see if they can refer you to a spiritual director; monasteries and Catholic retreat houses may have resources for finding one, too.

Be advised that only priests may deal with matters of conscience, do if one does get a spiritual director to deal with sin, it must be a priest. Many people don’t know this.

 

[fred_conty]

Any suggestions for how to handle the deeper issues of recurring sin? I would like to get to the bottom of why this is an issue that keeps coming up for me and I feel like I could use some good spiritual direction, but our poor parish priest is running non-stop. He does make lots of time available for hearing Confessions, but I feel like I will monopolize his time if I ask for help with this problem.

Thanks,
Kathy

There is a website called Catholic Spiritual Direction
rcspiritualdirection.com/blog/topics/divine-mercy