Temptations of priests

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I am concerned with temptation of my confessor when discussing sins of impurity. Should I worry about this? Are there delicate ways of phrasing sins of impurity that should be used? How much detail should be given? Thanks.
 
Would you worry about tempting your doctor or your psychologist when enumerating your physical or psychological illnesses?

Then don’t worry about tempting your priest when enumerating your spiritual illnesses.

Consult the Catechism of the Catholic Church or a good web site like this one regarding “Examination of Conscience” and “Making a good confession”. . .

and that’s all there is to it.
 
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I am concerned with temptation of my confessor when discussing sins of impurity. Should I worry about this? Are there delicate ways of phrasing sins of impurity that should be used? How much detail should be given? Thanks.
It’s possible that you’re being a bit scrupulous, but the concern is a legitimate, and even a laudable one to have. Priest are actually trained to be careful about whose confessions they hear (on a regular basis). I’ll never forget the advice that one old bishop gave when I started formation, “Never hear a nun’s confession before you’re fifty, it’ll give you the willies for weeks!” Presume the holiness of your priests and the good judgement of the bishop in putting him in your parish. The bigger question, however, might be leading yourself into temptation by conjuring up images of the sin. There are some very beautiful and delicate ways of expressing sins of impurity without leading ohters into sin. Visit an elderly and orthodox priest, tell him of your concern and ask him to teach you some of the “gentler” ways of expressing your sorrow. Know of my prayers!
 
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