Priests advice

[Love5454]

If we talk to a priest about an issue or ask them if something we did was a sin, and they tell us that it wasn’t a sin - does that mean we should listen to what they say? To one priest something is mortal but to another it wouldn’t be, but should we just trust and listen to wht they say?.

 

[Neil_Anthony]

If we talk to a priest about an issue or ask them if something we did was a sin, and they tell us that it wasn’t a sin - does that mean we should listen to what they say? To one priest something is mortal but to another it wouldn’t be, but should we just trust and listen to wht they say?.

You should try to find a regular confessor who you trust. The catechism is a good guide to morality, that you can check with if you doubt something the priest said. If he consistently says things that disagree with the catechism I would find a new priest.

 

[Love5454]

You should try to find a regular confessor who you trust. The catechism is a good guide to morality, that you can check with if you doubt something the priest said. If he consistently says things that disagree with the catechism I would find a new priest.

Well, I when I go to confession it’s not face-to-face, but I know the priests because of the church I go to. So, I was thinking of just asking one of them. It’s not that I don’t trust what they say, but I just think some of them have different mentalities (especially the older ones) or they might not understand what I mean and tell me it’s not a sin, but it really is. The reason I want to know is because if there’s a confusing question I want to know, I can’t really find it in the CCC, so asking a priest is the best way.

 

[I_love_rocks]

That’s true, asking a trusted priest who does not teach in error is a great way. But don’t forget, you have a direct line to Jesus. He’s the best way. Ask Him and then if He doesn’t answer immediately, let it go while waiting trustfully on Him, with faith that He will answer. He will not forget your question. He will answer it in His own way and in His own time. He will give you the perfect answer in just the way you are best suited to understand it. And when He gives the answer, you’ll know it’s from HIm and it will fill you with peace and joy. PS. He often uses a priest to do it too.

 

[greenmoira]

It’s true that sometimes today there is a discrepancy in the advice you receive from one priest or another. First to find the answer yourself is not difficult. Does the action you think may be a sin offend God or your neighbor (Ten Commandments)? If you think that it does then find a good Examination of Conscience. You can find one easily online. Did you know it was a sin before committed? Did you consent to the sin? Just don’t fall in the trap Satan often lays for us by being scrupulous ( seeing evil where there is none).

 

[wild_thing]

Next time you prepare to go to confession and ask the priest a question, always pray to the Holy Spirit to inspire, guide and be present in the priest. That is what St. Faustina always did when she was not able to go to her regular confessor. But it is important to really try and have one priest that you go to consistently- otherwise you can set yourself up for a world of confusion with different replies from varying priests.

 

[m134e5]

If we talk to a priest about an issue or ask them if something we did was a sin, and they tell us that it wasn’t a sin - does that mean we should listen to what they say? To one priest something is mortal but to another it wouldn’t be, but should we just trust and listen to wht they say?.

Catholics must take personal responsibility for knowing the Faith. Nowadays, we have easier access than ever before to learn the Church’s teachings- we should take advantage of that. We need to study the catechism and the Church documents for ourselves, so we can understand the Church’s teachings without simply memorizing one priest’s interpretation of what the Church teaches- or their opinions on what it should teach. Hearing Catholic friends respond with “well, my priest said…” when I explain a teaching of the Church gets very tiring. When priests say things like “masturbation isn’t a mortal sin”, “we’re working on allowing women priests”, and “we’re working on allowing non-Catholics to receive communion at Mass”, I don’t know what “church” they are talking about- but it most certainly isn’t the one Christ founded- which I joined.

 

[TheMc]

You should try to find a regular confessor who you trust. The catechism is a good guide to morality, that you can check with if you doubt something the priest said. If he consistently says things that disagree with the catechism I would find a new priest.

I would not only find a new priest, but alert the bishop or bishop’s office as well. That’s serious.