Is confession an easy way out for me? I committed a mortal sin against chastity last night - Page 2

TheRealJuliane · #16 Jul 3, '12, 10:23 am

To the OP, don't try to punish yourself out of shame. Christ already paid the price for your sins, as many as you commit, your entire life. Nothing is surprising to Him. All is known. Just go to confession and do your penance. Do not try and assign yourself extra penance out of spiritual pride (as in, "I am the worst sinner in the world and deserve to have pain!"). In fact, if you tell your confessor that you are shame-filled, he may not give you any penance whatsoever, which, for those of us who lean toward desiring mortification, may be the most difficult penance of all, KWIM?

Ubenedictus · #17 Jul 3, '12, 10:25 am

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Originally Posted by Neofight

Maybe for unconfessed sins, but not for the sin confessed.

this is not true, you will suffer for even your confessed sins.
Ask for reference if you need them.
Ubenedictus

Ubenedictus · #18 Jul 3, '12, 10:28 am

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Originally Posted by Waiting

All the responses are urging you to go to Confession. So do I. I understand how you feel about letting God down by serious sin. Jesus said some things are accomplished only through prayer and fasting. While your sin will indeed be forgiven in the confessional, you can practice acts of mortification as additional penance, to show God your love for Him and serious intent to not commit that sin again. Denying yourself some pleasure will strengthen your will power, so that when temptation comes again, you will have the strength to turn your back on it. Picture the Lord on the Cross before you say yes to sin. He died because of sin. Would you tell Him that His suffering was for nothing? I like to picture myself giving the devil a good swift kick. That relieves some of the pressure I'm under. God bless.

i like this one. If i ever picture myself giving the devil a kick, im sure i will kick his butt.
Ubenedictus

bknewto7 · #19 Jul 3, '12, 10:28 am

Go to Confession!!

Also I would Read 1 John. The beginning of 1 John goes into detail about how as long as we acknowledge our sin, and that we are sinful, we are forgiven. But whoever says they are without sin is a liar. Whenever i stuggle with sin and the forgiveness of my sins i read 1 John.

As a fallen race we are all sinners in need of Gods divine mercy and grace, which is offered to us freely through the blood of the cross and the Sacrament of Reconcilliation.

Pax

Byron

Ubenedictus · #20 Jul 3, '12, 10:36 am

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Originally Posted by MirandaRiver

Hi there

I too am having some issues with my own sins against the virtue of chastity right now - and I wish I could have the peace and the privilege to go to Confession and speak to a priest, who acting in Christ's place can listen to my sins and share with me the all-loving nature of the Trinity. Take great solace in what you have, and any other further penance you feel you need to do to help bring you back on track.... I wish I had that in my life.

hey, your post shows great understanding of catholic belief. Im a bit surprised you say you are a 'pagan'. I may not understand what that means but be sure you can talk to a priest anytime and you can send me a private message if you wish.
Pax.
Ubenedictus

TimothyH · #21 Jul 3, '12, 10:38 am

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Originally Posted by Ubenedictus

this is not true, you will suffer for even your confessed sins.
Ask for reference if you need them.
Ubenedictus

From the Catechism.

1473 The forgiveness of sin and restoration of communion with God entail the remission of the eternal punishment of sin, but temporal punishment of sin remains. While patiently bearing sufferings and trials of all kinds and, when the day comes, serenely facing death, the Christian must strive to accept this temporal punishment of sin as a grace. He should strive by works of mercy and charity, as well as by prayer and the various practices of penance, to put off completely the "old man" and to put on the "new man."

That's why we have to do pennance and good works here on earth. Maybe cut the grass for a sick neighbor, or skip a few lunches and buy some bags of groceries for a family out of work instead.

-Tim-

Ubenedictus · #22 Jul 3, '12, 10:45 am

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Originally Posted by Angelina5

After being strong against temptation for months, I was weak and sinned tremendously yesterday. I now feel that confession would be too easy. I feel that I need to repent for many weeks before I'm even worthy of the great sacrament if reconciliation given to me by Christ.
I hate myself for having fallen in the grasp of Lucifer :-((
What ia my next step?

i agree with everyone, go to the confessional now, sooner than later. The confessional is the repentance you need, turn away and stop meditating on your sins, meditation of the love of God, his mercy and his great salvation. Be sorry for your sins, ask God for the grace never to go back, make a resolve to avoid sins, lastly make amend in any possible way. Be careful not to overload yourself with penance. Trust in God who forgives and not your ability to do penance.
Peace.
Ubenedictus

Kenny Kamel · #23 Jul 3, '12, 10:52 am

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Originally Posted by Angelina5

Really?? Will it truly be forgotten? I feel like the worst sinner possible and that I should be strongly punished. How could I be so strong spiritually, every day, THEN fall the way I did?
It is scary and depletes me of any hope for future lasting righteousness.
Thank you

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I would like to advise you to read the following before you go into confession:

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"What I do, I do not understand. For I do not do what I want, but I do what I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I concur that the law is good. So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. For I know that good does not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh. The willing is ready at hand, but doing the good is not. For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. So, then, I discover the principle that when I want to do right, evil is at hand. For I take delight in the law of God, in my inner self, but I see in my members another principle at war with the law of my mind, taking me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Miserable one that I am! Who will deliver me from this mortal body? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Therefore, I myself, with my mind, serve the law of God but, with my flesh, the law of sin."
- Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans, Chapter 7, Verses 15-25

After you confess and recieve your penance, come out and read Romans 8.

Windmill · #24 Jul 3, '12, 2:21 pm

Chastity sins have a high recidivist rate (falling back into the sin). You're human. At least you are struggling against the temptations. Many give in and feel no remorse. Imagine how hopeless a situation THAT is.

Go to Confession and avoid the near occasion of sin. Also, realize that the human mind can only focus on one thought at a time. So when impure ideas start, immediately ask God for his grace and our lady for her intercession. The rosary helps, too.

babochka · #25 Jul 3, '12, 3:50 pm

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Originally Posted by Angelina5

What ia my next step?

I will add my voice to the chorus: Go to Confession. Be forgiven, be at peace, and know that the sacrament also give you Grace and strength to hold out against sin. If you fall again, repeat. God's Grace and forgiveness do not run out.