MissyP89 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I wouldn't say it's Satan, but it's definitely a difficult thing to do. I had to fight every urge in me to just turn around and walk out of the church when I went for the first time in years, after NEVER confessing honestly in my life. It was like confessing for the very first time. I'm going tomorrow too, HCF--I'll say a prayer for you, if you will for me--I still get the jitters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lioness For Christ Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I'll pray for you both.. I hope to go tomorrow too.. To clarify.. when I said it could be the devil it's because doubtless he doesn't want anyone to go.. To be clean again.. but yeah.. it is jittery.. I wonder why we all feel this way? Jesus knows our every sin anyways... *scratches head* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I get the same cycle of feelings every time. Reluctancy to go, nervousness as I'm walking in to the room, wonderful joy and relief upon being absolved. It would be nice to not [i]have[/i] to go nearly every week, but I suppose it is good to make myself go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 I am going to the parish in the next town, because...well, maybe I'd feel more comfortable. I went to my parish a couple of months ago but I feel like trying out this one. So that is sort of consoling - that I don't know the priests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='HisChildForever' post='1628420' date='Aug 15 2008, 09:04 PM']I am going to the parish in the next town, because...well, maybe I'd feel more comfortable. I went to my parish a couple of months ago but I feel like trying out this one. So that is sort of consoling - that I don't know the priests. [/quote] Heh. At school, I work fairly closely with the priests on campus. Which means they all know my voice, so even going behind the screen doesn't keep them from knowing it's me. But, I've found that honestly... they don't think much of it. It's sometimes even kind of helpful, because they are able to give advice unique to you because they know you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' post='1628428' date='Aug 15 2008, 08:12 PM']Heh. At school, I work fairly closely with the priests on campus. Which means they all know my voice, so even going behind the screen doesn't keep them from knowing it's me. But, I've found that honestly... they don't think much of it. It's sometimes even kind of helpful, because they are able to give advice unique to you because they know you.[/quote] Yes, I like doing it with my priest. I always think that if anything, they probably don't look down on you (well, they're not allowed to), but maybe even think more of you for being able to see your own faults and having the courage to bring them to the Lord through him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1628438' date='Aug 15 2008, 09:28 PM']Yes, I like doing it with my priest. I always think that if anything, they probably don't look down on you (well, they're not allowed to), but maybe even think more of you for being able to see your own faults and having the courage to bring them to the Lord through him.[/quote] Oh, very true. Also, they probably admire the youth who do go to Confession, since nowadays many people see the youth as very secular and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyP89 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' post='1628428' date='Aug 15 2008, 09:12 PM']Heh. At school, I work fairly closely with the priests on campus. Which means they all know my voice, so even going behind the screen doesn't keep them from knowing it's me. But, I've found that honestly... they don't think much of it. It's sometimes even kind of helpful, because they are able to give advice unique to you because they know you.[/quote] I have gotten relationship and family advice in the confessional. It's the oddest thing in the world, but it softens you in a way, too, knowing they want to see you be all that God desires you to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think we'll be seeing a rise in the numbers of the Church as our generation grows up, though. I think the spirituality and traditionalism being exibited by our contemporaries is encouraging and will probably bear fruit. A funny story: we have confession from 1630-1715 (mass starts at 1730). I walked in at about five after because there are usually not many people waiting. There was a line about 10 long, mainly young people. Well, it comes to be about 1725 and there are three left in the line. There's an adolescent girl, then an older woman, then myself. The older woman says something to me about giving up, so she leaves and goes and sits. I figured we were going to have to wait till next week, especially since there's this one authoritarian woman at our church (I think she thinks she's a priest too, sometimes. ) (I really don't even know what she does - she doesn't work for the parish...I don't even think she's an EM) and told us we were probably going to have to sit down. So when the third to last person comes out, she rushes in to see if she can tell us to sit down. She comes out, looking a bit disappointed and a bit perturbed, and tells us to make it quick. Needless to say, that was probably the quickest proper confession (in the actual reconciliation room) I've ever had (the one I did in the parking lot that one time was very quick...that's another story ). And sorry for the abhorrent amount of parenthetical comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1628467' date='Aug 15 2008, 09:45 PM']I think we'll be seeing a rise in the numbers of the Church as our generation grows up, though. I think the spirituality and traditionalism being exibited by our contemporaries is encouraging and will probably bear fruit.[/quote] I'm seeing a HUGE increase in kids (young adults?) my age who really care about the faith. In fact, I've seen a huge increase from last year to this year alone. It's amazing. And I think it's a trend that will continue. Our generation doesn't want the watered down "Jesus-loves you!!!!"-only type of faith. They want the Truth and they want the deep stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Yearning Heart Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1628417' date='Aug 16 2008, 12:00 PM']I get the same cycle of feelings every time. Reluctancy to go, nervousness as I'm walking in to the room, wonderful joy and relief upon being absolved. It would be nice to not [i]have[/i] to go nearly every week, but I suppose it is good to make myself go.[/quote] Same here! but it is getting better each time I go. [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' post='1628428' date='Aug 16 2008, 12:12 PM']Heh. At school, I work fairly closely with the priests on campus. Which means they all know my voice, so even going behind the screen doesn't keep them from knowing it's me. But, I've found that honestly... they don't think much of it. It's sometimes even kind of helpful, because they are able to give advice unique to you because they know you.[/quote] It is a bit weird knowing that I'm behind the screen and knowing that the priest on the other side recognises my voice. At the same time, it is consoling that he knows me well enough to give good advice. The screen is still good-I find it easier to open up without having to worry about unconsciously reacting to his facial expressions as I say my confession. Sometimes, it works both ways! My priest was sooo tired once and couldn't help yawning...I think he almost fell asleep. I couldn't help smiling! Priests are human too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 (edited) [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' post='1628479' date='Aug 15 2008, 09:54 PM']Our generation doesn't want the watered down "Jesus-loves you!!!!"-only type of faith. They want the Truth and they want the deep stuff.[/quote] We're going to see a huge change brought about from the 'hippification' that came along with Vat II - perhaps things like religious orders going back to their true habits instead of the 'uniforms' they wear today; a resurgence of things like Eucharistic Expositon and group recitation of the rosary and DMC; a youth more interested in being in the world, not of it. Traces of these things are already being observed. As you said, people our age are tired of the watered-down stuff. They [i]like[/i] tradition and serious spirituality and mysticism. I think we're going to see the end of the 'guitar' age and the rise of the second 'organ/chant' age. [i]"The best is yet to come, and babe, won't it be fine!?"[/i] Edited August 16, 2008 by USAirwaysIHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' post='1628522' date='Aug 15 2008, 11:32 PM'] We're going to see a huge change brought about from the 'hippification' that came along with Vat II - perhaps things like religious orders going back to their true habits instead of the 'uniforms' they wear today; a resurgence of things like Eucharistic Expositon and group recitation of the rosary and DMC; a youth more interested in being in the world, not of it. Traces of these things are already being observed. As you said, people our age are tired of the watered-down stuff. They [i]like[/i] tradition and serious spirituality and mysticism. I think we're going to see the end of the 'guitar' age and the rise of the second 'organ/chant' age. [i]"The best is yet to come, and babe, won't it be fine!?"[/i][/quote] Absolutely! Couldn't have said it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Therese Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Tell them you have a date with Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HisChildForever Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 [quote name='Saint Therese' post='1628575' date='Aug 15 2008, 11:37 PM']Tell them you have a date with Jesus.[/quote] I asked my mom for driving directions and she seemed chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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