Posted on 07/08/2017 4:12:04 PM PDT by Catmom
Have been attending a Latin Rite parish for about four months now. The last time I went to confession the priest suggested I make an appointment to make a general confession because I admitted to feeling overwhelmed by all the sins of my past life since I had returned to the faith later in life and didn't feel like the priest at my previous, Novus Ordo parish took such matters seriously enough. All such suggestions will be much appreciated. I'm going through an unpleasant time but I know it's because taking my faith more seriously has served to show me how much time I've wasted and how much I have to ammend for.
Christians aren't bound by the ceremonial provisions of the Mosaic Law. Haven't you read Romans?
We are bound by the moral provisions of the Mosaic Law, because they merely codify the natural law which binds all humans, whether they know it or not. Including you.
First of all, know that the Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in mercy. I take great comfort in the Psalms, especially Psalms 103 and 145.
I would recommend going on a retreat, preferably a silent retreat. There is usually an opportunity during a retreat for an extended confession. During the retreat, open your heart to God’s unending love for you and know that you cannot go below His resting arms. A song that has been very meaningful to me is at the link below. I hope it gives you some comfort.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec9hQrfAxV8&list=PLw9KcFk9OmsBRmPLdMm-DuGMDND3TvyhP&index=17
Peace
Excuse me? I think you’ve either misread my post or need to go to a meeting . . .
Roman Catholicism continues to seemingly equate God and Mary as being on the same level.
If tell you it's rude to make fun of my wife, and it's rude to make fun of my shoes.... would you say "Aha! You are equating your wife and your shoes!?" Don't make fun of holy things does not mean all holy things are at the same level.
Our Lady is a creature, God is the Creator. And if you have any real interest in actually learning how utterly immense the gulf between them is in Catholic practice, I'd be happy to walk you through it.
We have that in the traditional Mass as well. Every Sunday during the Confiteor "I confess", we beat our breasts three times, saying "Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa". That's where that phrase comes from. :)
Anyway, I can imagine how hard it must be to go to Confession and say all your sins out loud. I’m sure it is greatly beneficial though.
See, you understand perfectly!!! It's very hard. But A) it makes you admit what you did out loud, which is very humbling and B) it actually prevents you from sinning as much because you are thinking I don't want to have to confess this! :D Not the greatest rationale for pleasing the Almighty, I know, but we are weak and we need all the help we can get.
The harder it was to say the lighter you feel when you walk out of there. It is better than therapy, and it's free! :D
Yes I’ve read Romams. I seriously wonder if Romam Catholics have based on some of the threads I’ve seen.
I’ve seen the “gulf” in Romam Catholicism regarding Mary. It’s not wide. If anything it’s very narrow bordering on almost equality.....in some cases maybe more.
Speak directly to God. He will listen. >>>
and how will she know if her sins are forgiven.
And what advice will God give her to avoid sin, etc.
and to enhance her spiritual life?
and how will she know what form of penance to do? Is God going to come down and tell her?
that’s why she need to see a Catholic priest, of the one and true Catholic church where Christ instituted the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
I said she should speak to God and He will listen and I’m not going to get into a discussion with you. If she replies to me, I will discuss it with her.
Not at all. I’m using AA as a concrete example of the difference between keeping your sinful ways between you and God, and having to confess them before another person.
I’m always amused when Reformed snark about how Catholics can just sin on Friday, confess on Saturday, and go to Church on Sunday. To which I have to ask “So what do you do after sinning on Friday?”
I’ve been in the house with people who were knocking boots on Friday, and speaking in tongues on Sunday.
My heart really does ache for those people who have to look for the answer in calling themselves “addicted” because they can’t figure out why asking God’s forgiveness and the strength not to fall into their besetting sin yet again, but fall anyway.
The answer is really very simple. When you have to confess your besetting sin to another person over and over again, you will either give up the sin, or you will give up confessing it and thereby knowingly turn away from God’s grace.
Why do we confess to a priest? Because we are told to “confess your sins one to another,” and making that person a priest is the best safeguard for mistakenly confessing your most damaging secrets to the wrong person.
Their whole vocation depends on it.
Relax the priest is wrong.If he gave you absolution you are forgiven.He might have meant you have to talk more.That’s for a Confessor.You don’t have to do that.Sounds like your not ready.
This is excellent advice. Confess the sins you feel are a barrier between you and God. Then go back in a few weeks and confess those sins you may have forgotten, not because they haven't been forgiven, but because it is important that you confess all your sins. Do not allow too much time go between confessions because it is a source of grace, and because confession allows you to receive grace in the Eucharist.
If you sense you are receiving good counseling from a particular priest, return to him for confession. If not, go to another priest next time.
The best advice I ever got from a priest in confession was to include God in my life, every day. Pray in every endevour. He said that he enjoys his life, every day, and that I should too. That I should appreciate and find joy in my wife. And again, go to confession at least once a month.
I fail in representing his advice, but I found it life changing.
First, open Excel. It’s better for Lists than Word is.
For an interesting talk on confession, check this out: "Confession - Venerable Fulton Sheen"
And, of course, don’t forget a sizable donation....if you’re really serious about it.
Get on your knees, say an Our Father (the prayer Jesus gave His disciples) and tell Him/God all about it. Jesus walked the earth as a Man/God to develop a personal relationship with us that requires no mortal intermediaries.
“Even as a catholic, I believe in talking right to the man upstairs, instead of the priest...”
As you should - as directed in the Bible: “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;” 1 Timothy 2:5 No mention of earthly priests. True Christians have the direct line to God, by praying to God in Jesus’ name.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
Here's the text of the traditional Mass. The Mass is the highest form of Catholic worship and a real and true sacrifice. A sacrifice that is always offered to God and God alone.
You show me where in this text you see anything like "We offer to you, o Mary, this oblation of your son."
Thanks for the live link, and the good advice. I like to spend at least an hour before doing my examination and at my age I have to write it all down. As I go every 6 weeks I always have at east a few venial sins to confess. The biggest benefit I have seen to frequent confession is spiritual growth and the rooting out of bad habits. The grace is strengthening, helping me to eliminate bad habits.
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