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? on the guilt issue
| Mon, 01-31-2005 - 9:25am |
Okay, just read the post of feelings of guilt and depression. I have that tremendously from things I've done in the past. I am catholic and felt if I could go to a confessional I'd feel so much better, but just found out the all the catholic churches around my area have face to face confessionals instead of thru that screem (LOL). Just don't think I can do a face to face confessional to my priest. I wouldn't feel right looking at him afterwards. Any words of advice?
Chris

(((Chris))) You bring up a complicated issue. There is too much intimacy in face to face confession. I have only felt comfortable with one or two priests over the years to go to face to face. But now I wonder what I would confess. I don't really do too much lately. lol
"Father, I felt bad thoughts about my cranky ex....but he emotionally abused me..." So maybe I am justified. lol
My Mom who was brought up very catholic has not been to confession in more than 3 decades. I think it is matter of intention not letter of the law. She thinks that her sins are between her and the big guy. So she says a private prayer when she is at mass.
There are also confessional masses. But they are not called that, they are called something else, but I can never remember the word. Senile at 35, I suppose.
Chris, I have seen you post here....thank you for supporting us all.
I hope any of my babble has helped.
Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
Co-CL Depression Support Board
did that make ya smile a bit?
i'm not catholic, my DH was raised one but isn't practicing. he has some *issues* with that faith, which i agree with him but then i wasn't raised to believe that way...if that makes much sense to you. my inlaws are devout catholics though, church 2 times a week and all that. i guess my opinion of religion kinda follows my opinion of life - *whatever floats your boat.* if you makes you happy, that is what matters, not others opinion of it or your life.
anyway, if there is anything you need to talk about, feel free to bring it up here. i have met some great ladies and even though they don't always know what to say (except i'm so sorry you are dealing with this), it does help to get it out - even just on screen!
~leslie
Thanks Lisa and Leslie! I just feel lost right now, that's all. It's been so long since I posted here and can't even begin to tell what all happened. I haven't been to confession since I was 12 yrs old. Lord that was almost 30 years ago. My counselor had just suggested going and doing it for my own piece of mind and letting me know God forgives me. Just not sure what to do. Talking about it gets it off my chest but not out of my mind. I know you all wouldn't judge me for my past. You guys are too wonderful for that. Maybe I should tell "all" here. I'll think about it. Only my counselor knows "all" now. It did feel good finally telling someone. I'll do some pondering!
Chris
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