M.SIGGA Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I've always gone to Confession pretty regularly since I was a lil'kid, but I am always really really nervous everytime I go - even now!!! I always stumble over words and I get kinda embarrased because my voice is all weird sometimes. Sweaty palms, shaking legs, etc... Am I the only one who gets this way? - It would be nice to know whether or not I'm the only one out there!!! Confession Rocks by the way for all of you who didn't know it already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foundsheep Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I tremble. I one of those i forgot people. I stop him while hes talking and say" I forgot ....." . i guess one never gets used to saying things we are kinda ashamed about. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 yeah thats me...i mean i know i've been bad and stuff and then i go in there and i can't think of anything because my mind goes blank!! its very embarasing...so yeah i get nervous...everytime.... more of the "i forgot how to say the our father" type where im nervous of saying stuff wrong..... so yeah im with ya on that one... but you know what no matter how nervous, or scared i am AFTERWARDS im walking on clouds from all the joy. its pretty cool because once you finish you forget all that you were "scared" of in the first place...you just feel soooo much better confession is one beautiful sacrament...one of the coolest ones from God.... B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasJis Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I used to write down lists and bring them in with me so I wouldn't forget. Two things happened during Confession that really helped me. Once I went to a Parish I don't regularly attend. I was returning to Confession after many, many years and had quite a list because I wanted to get everything off my heart. It was a face to face confessorial (which I had never done before). The priest was so good and kind and understanding. We talked about my list, being nervous, etc. We talked for a while. He told me that even the worst and most embarassing things on my list pale to the sin of reluctance to bring them to God for forgiveness. He talked about HUGE sins of prophets, Kings, and the Apostles that God forgave. Moses, David, Peter, etc. He said it is pride in oneself that embarasses us the most. He also said that what I thought are real bad and might shock a priest, simply won't. (I also heard this from other priests on a retreat about confession.) He also recommended trying to go to the same priest for confession and be concious of the progress one makes in overcoming sin. Most times people improve incrementally and are too harsh on themselves. This includes "Grave Sins" that are mortal when done with full will. Many "Grave Sins" are not mortal if they are repeated if the repeat is failure to overcome them. If the repeat act is in not trying, then it becomes Mortal. A Grave Sin is not mortal if it is a failure unless it's a failure to try avoid it. We need constant encouragement to keep trying and need regular confession for the Graces to keep trying. The second event was going to confession during a Parish Reconcilliation when there are 6 priests. I was in a hurry and got in the shortest line. The line to the Pastor who had 2 chairs sitting in the Sancturary, facing the Tabernacle. After a minute or two, I was freaking out, standing in line. Then it struck me. I was going to confess my sins infront of God and everybody. Literally. When I realized that, I became acutely aware of God's presence in the Tabernacle, and felt very calm, reassured, and welcomed by God. I was at peace when I confessed, and felt fantastic when I was absolved. I really and truely knew God was forgiving me personally through the Pastor. God already knew all my sins. God already knew I was repentant, but God wanted to make sure that I knew He forgave me. I kinda look forward to Confession now. It really is Reconcilliation. Nothing to fear. It's all good! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don John of Austria Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I can honestly say that there is nothing in this world tha I fear, but I do FEAR the Lord, and I fear failing Him. At confession I must tell Him thet I have failed Him, It is the only time I am ever really afriad, I always fear that He will tell the Preist to NOT to absolve me that I knew better and to get out of His house. I KNOW that this will not happen but I still FEEL like it might. Confession is frightening, it should be, we are disobediant children come to tell daddy what we did and awiat the consiquinces, IF we tremble, good----"Fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azriel Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I can honestly say that there is nothing in this world tha I fear, but I do FEAR the Lord, and I fear failing Him. At confession I must tell Him thet I have failed Him, It is the only time I am ever really afriad, I always fear that He will tell the Preist to NOT to absolve me that I knew better and to get out of His house. I KNOW that this will not happen but I still FEEL like it might. Confession is frightening, it should be, we are disobediant children come to tell daddy what we did and awiat the consiquinces, IF we tremble, good----"Fear of the Lord is the begining of wisdom" I forgot where I heard this, and you bringing up fear just reminded me. (and no I'm not applying it to you, I just thought i made sense) "A man without fear, is a man without hope" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithful heart Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I had not been to confession for a long time, now that I have my head on straight I decided it was time to partake in this blessed sacrament. I had years worth of things to confess. Trying to remember everything, all I could do was bawl my eyes out. I got a few things out between sobs. It was such a wonderful thing to confess but I was so embarassed! I have to say now I am still nervous confessing to God about the things I do that hurt him, but no water works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I think the most nervous I've ever felt about confession was my first confession. For someone coming into the Church who had committed mortal sins in the past, scary! However, somehow with me it just got easier and easier with each confession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbliss145 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 You are surely not the only one who gets nervous at Confession. The thing that I really loved about your post is that you tell us how nervous you get, and then you tell us how wonderful it is to go. :D I think you have a good understanding of the gift of Confession. It is so much more than just the forgiveness of sins. It is also an in your face lesson on humility. What a gift!! Thanks for your post. God Bless, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP2Iloveyou Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I used to get nervous. I would always say a short prayer at the end of my examination of conscience asking the Lord to help me make a good confession. Also, for me, when I first started growing in my faith, it was easier to go to a priest I had never met before. You don't have the fear of letting the priest down as you would if he were a good friend. However, I would not recommend that after your first couple of times confessing. I think that it is good to have a regular confessor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLUVWITJC Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Whew----I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets nervous. Thanks for beginning this thread. For me, the beauty of confession is the act of accepting responsiblity for your actions. Growing up, when me and my sisters/brothers would fight or argue we learned from our parents/guardian that we need to say we are sorry and learn what we did wrong. That is how it is with our Heavenly Father as well. I also think that we love God so much that we hurt when we have done wrong. It is only by his grace we can go to Him in confession and recevie his mercy. Just some of my thoughts------God bless. Peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vianney Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Here is something to think about. I am very close with some priests here at the seminary who i respect and they resepct me. But I dont want to go to confession with them because then they will know my dark and dirty sins that I dont want them to know because they will lose their respect for me. And furthermore they could give me a bad report at the seminary. Because they know all the bad stuff I have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Here is something to think about. I am very close with some priests here at the seminary who i respect and they resepct me. But I dont want to go to confession with them because then they will know my dark and dirty sins that I dont want them to know because they will lose their respect for me. And furthermore they could give me a bad report at the seminary. Because they know all the bad stuff I have done. Wait a minute . . . not only must a priest not tell anyone what he has heard in the confessional, he also can't use what he has heard in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vianney Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I know that. But that doesnt mean it wouldnt help that priest form opinions which are natural. He might see me in a certain way. Maybe his attiudes towrds me might change. I am not saying he will tell ppl. But it could possibly effect my evaluation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Just Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I've always gone to Confession pretty regularly since I was a lil'kid, but I am always really really nervous everytime I go - even now!!! I always stumble over words and I get kinda embarrased because my voice is all weird sometimes. Sweaty palms, shaking legs, etc... Am I the only one who gets this way? - It would be nice to know whether or not I'm the only one out there!!! Confession Rocks by the way for all of you who didn't know it already... Thats me!, but it feels great once your absolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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