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Anonymous Coward User ID: 16800654 United States 10/22/2012 07:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If it was easy to go...more people would...I went in '09 for first time in over 20 years...had alot to confess..I was scared...I went to the church I grew up in and there was a visiting Russian priest who looked like cross between Jesus and Rasputin...very strange...it felt almost supernatural |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1106916 United States 10/22/2012 07:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Of the Catholic kind. Quoting: K.Kool It has been on my mind and squirming around in my heart all year, but the truth is I'm scared. I've had abortions, been unfaithful, loved-up some lovers. I know now these are acts against my Lord's wishes. But I still find it hard to regret them, as much as I feel bad that I was so bad.. I really, really am sorry I caused pain and I accept my acts are wrong but if I hadn't done them, if I'd been perfect, could my Lord love me any more? The ONLY confession you need is to confess to your Father in Heaven yourself. No priest can save you, only Jesus can. |
K.Kool (OP) User ID: 25884877 Australia 10/22/2012 07:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If it was easy to go...more people would...I went in '09 for first time in over 20 years...had alot to confess..I was scared...I went to the church I grew up in and there was a visiting Russian priest who looked like cross between Jesus and Rasputin...very strange...it felt almost supernatural Quoting: Anonymous Coward 16800654 That's true, we are taught to see ourselves as so blameless, as if it is only necessary to forgive yourself and you will be showered with all good things. The priest here looks to be African, so no Rasputin for me, haha. How was your experience? |
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Sleeping Giant User ID: 23781418 United States 10/22/2012 07:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Of the Catholic kind. Quoting: K.Kool It has been on my mind and squirming around in my heart all year, but the truth is I'm scared. I've had abortions, been unfaithful, loved-up some lovers. I know now these are acts against my Lord's wishes. But I still find it hard to regret them, as much as I feel bad that I was so bad.. I really, really am sorry I caused pain and I accept my acts are wrong but if I hadn't done them, if I'd been perfect, could my Lord love me any more? The ONLY confession you need is to confess to your Father in Heaven yourself. No priest can save you, only Jesus can. +1 Wake up, oh sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 16800654 United States 10/22/2012 07:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I do believe you have to forgive yourself to heal and let go. There is something in the act of getting up the courage to go and saying a confession to another person that makes it different than just saying it in your prayers - it humbles you. If you have been thinking about going, it will probably bother you more if you don't go. I believe you are truly sorry and wish the best. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 25805691 Australia 10/22/2012 07:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Of the Catholic kind. Quoting: K.Kool It has been on my mind and squirming around in my heart all year, but the truth is I'm scared. I've had abortions, been unfaithful, loved-up some lovers. I know now these are acts against my Lord's wishes. But I still find it hard to regret them, as much as I feel bad that I was so bad.. I really, really am sorry I caused pain and I accept my acts are wrong but if I hadn't done them, if I'd been perfect, could my Lord love me any more? Is it weird you've confessed your sins already on 'God-like Productions'? Thats kind of like going to a priest. It would be good enough for me. |
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K.Kool (OP) User ID: 25884877 Australia 10/22/2012 07:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have been before, it is a tangible reality, to say the words to a man entrusted with the keys to heaven, the spirit of God acting through him, to absolve me in a way totally impossible to do for myself. I'm sorry, but if you have never done it, you are not qualified to comment. |
. User ID: 24791402 Australia 10/22/2012 07:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Truth is king.. Don't self indulge in what you think is wrong.. You have to get beyond the emotional and unlock your heart.. This is how the church gets paid and gains power by people looking for some emotional release and forgiveness.. They can't do it, only love in your heart will do it.. ANd the only reason your at this point is your heart can hear that song getting louder. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 26109467 United States 10/22/2012 07:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | the church does it all the time cause they have practice its not all conspiracy, how about like a guy that is nice and belei ves and god and tries to alleive psychological distress and give hope i know that is a horrible thing and its much better to "do it yourself" which is everyone';s advice - to a person wh is literally asking for it by contemplating seeing a priest but what do i know just an ol cathlic guy |
K.Kool (OP) User ID: 25884877 Australia 10/22/2012 07:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | the church does it all the time Quoting: Anonymous Coward 26109467 cause they have practice its not all conspiracy, how about like a guy that is nice and belei ves and god and tries to alleive psychological distress and give hope i know that is a horrible thing and its much better to "do it yourself" which is everyone';s advice - to a person wh is literally asking for it by contemplating seeing a priest but what do i know just an ol cathlic guy Yes, why have a snack when the whole feast is waiting for you? I can so easily forgive myself, but it is only one half of complete absolution. |
K.Kool (OP) User ID: 25884877 Australia 10/22/2012 08:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | "May our Lord Jesus Christ absolve you; and by His authority I absolve you from every bond of excommunication (suspension) and interdict, so far as my power allows and your needs require. [making the Sign of the Cross:] Thereupon, I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen." [link to en.wikipedia.org] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 17492600 United States 10/22/2012 08:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The priest is probably a pervert playing with his pud as he's listening to you. God doesn't need some man mediating between you and Him. Just tell Him directly, He will listen. But approach God through His Son Jesus. Jesus is the only mediator between man and God. |
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K.Kool (OP) User ID: 19665294 Australia 10/23/2012 06:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | is this: "When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” And they said, “Some say that Thou art John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” And Simon Peter answered and said, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered and said unto him, “Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but My Father who is in Heaven. And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven.” [link to www.biblegateway.com] In bold, the Church's basis for the sacrament of reconciliation. |
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