Sins to confess

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I found a good “list” of mortal and venial sins to confess on the internet…especially good for anyone considering a “general” confession…look for “list of mortal and venial sins-follow this site” then go to last page to get the good print-off version…

If you read it , let me know if you think it pretty accurate??
 
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I found a good “list” of mortal and venial sins to confess on the internet…especially good for anyone considering a “general” confession…look for “list of mortal and venial sins-follow this site” then go to last page to get the good print-off version…

If you read it , let me know if you think it pretty accurate??
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Best thing to do is find a good priest and let him help you
 
I skimmed it, but I noticed that it considers any use of NFP to be sinful, and that is incorrect and should be clarified.

Other than that, it seemed okay (but again, I only skimmed it, so it’s possible I may have missed something else).
 
Cut clfire some slack. As a trial member, he/she can’t post links at all. Just run a google search for the exact phrase mentioned in the OP and you’ll find the link (it was the first result, for me).

This is the link.

Personally, I think a general purpose examination of conscience book will be more fruitful than this particular list. My pastor recommended we take last week’s Epistle (1 Cor 13) as an examination of conscience for Lent.

“Love is patient…” Am I patient? Could I have been more patient?
 
Thanks SonCatcher…do you have some titles for some “general purpose examination of conscience books” ???
 
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Thanks SonCatcher…do you have some titles for some “general purpose examination of conscience books” ???
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I almost always have a copy of the Little Catechism on Confession lying around.

Many parishes have this book or a similar pamphlet in the vestibule. Very often, there is a “list” such as the one you refer to, however, the better ones actually teach what the Commandment is so that you can understand its intent. There might be a sin that is not on the list and someone who has a list only might falsely conclude it is not a sin. Meanwhile, there might be an item on the list that causes someone to falsely conclude they have sinned (CatholicRaven noted the presence of NFP on this particular list - NFP is a matter of prudential judgement and could only be considered sinful if it is practiced for selfish reasons).
 
It is also general practice to pray to the Holy Spirit to enlighten your mind.
 
I would really like to hear from people who have gone to the website I mentioned…

The “venial” sins mentioned cover a very broad scope…a lot of them I did not realize came under the scope of sin…or even “imperfections” ??

I do understand venial sins do not have to be confessed…but should…to lessen our time in Purgatory???
 
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I would really like to hear from people who have gone to the website I mentioned…

The “venial” sins mentioned cover a very broad scope…a lot of them I did not realize came under the scope of sin…or even “imperfections” ??

I do understand venial sins do not have to be confessed…but should…to lessen our time in Purgatory???
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I do not have the gift for explaining things very well but…if you do not try and love The Lord with your whole heart it won’t be soon before you fall into mortal sin.

Revelation 3:15-16

“‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth."

That said, being too frightened to live fully because of sin (scruples) is also to be avoided.
 
Venial sins are smaller, less grave sins, usually something like a sin of omission or lack of patience etc.

Mortal sins are grave matters of humans. By doing them, you basically turn away from God and his love. These are commonly; fornication (with yourself or others), adultery, slander/gossip, murder, intentional violence etc. They must be confessed ASAP!
 
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