Sinful past--now scrupulous

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I’ve been a Catholic for 15 years but wasn’t always faithful to say the least. I didn’t accept the authority of the Church nor did I form my conscience properly. 16 months ago I came back to Confession after being away from it for at least 7 years. I’ve been going regularly since then and been trying (with the help of Jesus, Mary, and the Saints) to live a reformed life. But I have become scrupulous and often dwell on my sinful past. I know being scrupulous we’re supposed to have ONE confessor, and I haven’t done that and therefore have gotten conflicting views about whether or not to confess past forgotten sins. My pastor recently told me that I need to pray for trust in Jesus. Please pray: 1) That I will trust in the Mercy of God 2) That I will find the spirtual direction I need in order to do what is best for my soul and what God wants me to do in regards to confessing past sins and in everything.
 
Praying for you to find the proper answer to your dilemma…

Glory be to the Father and to
the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now
and ever shall be, world without
end.

Amen.
 
Veronica97 said:
I’ve been a Catholic for 15 years but wasn’t always faithful to say the least. I didn’t accept the authority of the Church nor did I form my conscience properly. 16 months ago I came back to Confession after being away from it for at least 7 years. I’ve been going regularly since then and been trying (with the help of Jesus, Mary, and the Saints) to live a reformed life. But I have become scrupulous and often dwell on my sinful past. I know being scrupulous we’re supposed to have ONE confessor, and I haven’t done that and therefore have gotten conflicting views about whether or not to confess past forgotten sins. My pastor recently told me that I need to pray for trust in Jesus. Please pray: 1) That I will trust in the Mercy of God 2) That I will find the spirtual direction I need in order to do what is best for my soul and what God wants me to do in regards to confessing past sins and in everything.
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Remember that our Lord sees your heart. Confess what you can remember and do not forget that His love and mercy are both INFINITE.
 
Veronica97 said:
I’ve been a Catholic for 15 years but wasn’t always faithful to say the least. I didn’t accept the authority of the Church nor did I form my conscience properly. 16 months ago I came back to Confession after being away from it for at least 7 years. I’ve been going regularly since then and been trying (with the help of Jesus, Mary, and the Saints) to live a reformed life. But I have become scrupulous and often dwell on my sinful past. I know being scrupulous we’re supposed to have ONE confessor, and I haven’t done that and therefore have gotten conflicting views about whether or not to confess past forgotten sins. My pastor recently told me that I need to pray for trust in Jesus. Please pray: 1) That I will trust in the Mercy of God 2) That I will find the spirtual direction I need in order to do what is best for my soul and what God wants me to do in regards to confessing past sins and in everything.
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Let it go…Fr. Serpa can help here…I’m sure you will get some good feedback…I returned to the Sacraments in 1986 and made a general confession…there is no way that I could remember everything in detail…sex, drugs and rock and roll…I poured my heart/soul out and asked for forgiveness for every sin committed as well as though I could not recall…and repeat that even today with each confession…and I love to go to confession…I was told that Pope Jn II the Great went every day…can you imagine the sins percieved by a Saintly Person, the Holy Father…perhaps…like many Religious…mind wondering while praying the Rosary…distractions during Mass…etc…welcome back…I would rather be a little scrupulous than the other way around…PAX
 
Praying as you requested plus God enveloping you in His holy sinless love.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
 
Father please bless Veronica with wisdom, trust, and peace.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil. Amen
 
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