Scrupulous at Eucharist?

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HELP!!! I went to confession Saturday, but then came out doubtful of my sincerity because I didn’t specify what kind of impure thoughts I had. I got advice from several people, and they told me that it wasn’t a sin to specify; the priest would have asked if he wanted to know anything further.

Well, I’ve been to Mass twice since then, and received the Eucharist both times, although in a moderate state of doubt because of the worrisome confession. I asked the priest after Mass yesterday if the confession incident was a sin, and he said no.

I’ve been scrupulous for a while, so by going to Communion, I was trying to get rid of my worries. Obviously, it’s only made them worse.So, the question is…was it a sin to go to Communion in a state of doubt?
 
Well,

I’ve received the Eucharist 3 times since confession. Just wanted to clarify
 
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Well,

I’ve received the Eucharist 3 times since confession. Just wanted to clarify
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Yeah, you’re fine. You were obviously sorry for your sins and you confessed them. Trust in God’s mercy:thumbsup:
 
Hey Freddyboy,

Does your confessor know you suffer scruples? Do you go to the same confessor? If not, find one confessor and place your trust in him. Do as he says. In this case, the priest said it was fine and you came here to ask. This is not good. Trust the priest. If he is wrong, God will take it up with him if you ask in good faith.

God bless and good luck with the scruples.
 
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Hey Freddyboy,

Does your confessor know you suffer scruples? Do you go to the same confessor? If not, find one confessor and place your trust in him. Do as he says. In this case, the priest said it was fine and you came here to ask. This is not good. Trust the priest. If he is wrong, God will take it up with him if you ask in good faith.

God bless and good luck with the scruples.
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While I understand the problem of scrupulosity, I also know that many priests have been known to give less than sound advice.

I think it is ok for him to come here and ask, just to be sure (but next time do it right after confession so you won’t have to be in the position to think you accepted the Eucharist in a state of sin).

But I agree with your advice to search out one confessor (just be sure that he is orthodox in his beliefs first).

Malia
 
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While I understand the problem of scrupulosity, I also know that many priests have been known to give less than sound advice.

I think it is ok for him to come here and ask, just to be sure (but next time do it right after confession so you won’t have to be in the position to think you accepted the Eucharist in a state of sin).

But I agree with your advice to search out one confessor (just be sure that he is orthodox in his beliefs first).

Malia
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I agree with the orthodox part, definitely. This can be a difficult task.

One thing for certain, if a penitent is given absolution, even by a priest who does not give sound advice, it is still absolution. Those with scruples need to be assured of this.

Here’s more on the subject of scruples:

newadvent.org/cathen/13640a.htm

The closing statement is an interesting one in reference to confessors dealing with those who suffer scruples:

Finally, he may sometimes do what should hardly ever be done in any other instance, that is, forbid the penitent to have recourse to another confessor.
 
Dear Friend

This is your second thread on this same situation.

I recommend you speak openly to your Priest about all of your concerns that are bothering you.

Your Priest was not misleading you when he told you you have not sinned and the absolution you received was valid. Neither are the folks here misleading you.

We must trust in God’s Mercy and realise our own weakness as a human being. This should cause us to rely on Jesus for everything rather than be detered from receiving Him in Holy Communion. This should cause us to realise the great Love God has for His children.

When your Priest speaks to you in the Confessional, it is the words of Christ Jesus you hear by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Pray the Magnificat prayerfully and slowly thinking about every word in it and what it means to you. Note how many times God’s Mercy and His regard for those who are lowly are mentioned in our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary’s Magnificat.

Jesus did not endure the Cross, Die and Rise again for you that you should live tormented by your sins or be judge of sin. Jesus gave you and every other Catholic, Holy Mother Church and His Holy Priests so that you may be guided in complete safety and not be led astray by your ,or anyone elses, reckoning.

Trust Jesus, trust your Priest. Ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of Obedience.

You remain in my prayers.

God Bless you and much love and peace to you

Teresa
 
Relax Freddy,

Christ knows what you did and he forgives you. Trust in His mercy. St. Faustina wrote in her diary that Christ told her it wounds His heart more that people don’t trust in His mercy than the actual sins they commit. You also might need to consider whether your sins were actually mortal. A priest should be able to help you with that. You might consider setting an appointment with him so you have more time to discuss these things versus the cattle-car-style confession that often happens at parishes on Saturdays.
 
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