Also, is the fact that I went to additional confessors and didn't obey the directives given by my regular Confessor considered a sin in and of itself?
In the "Ten Commandments for the Scrupulous" PDF file, it doesn't seem to give a concrete answer as it implies one thing but then says another:
"#7. You shall obey your confessor when he tells you never to repeat a general confession of sins already confessed to him or another confessor.
... The entire scenario is made more complicated by the second component of this commandment: when penitents try to get around the rule by seeing additional confessors. It’s at least less than honest to seek out another confessor to engage in the repetitive behavior. It might even be a form of deceitful enterprise.
... The consistent directive of the great saints throughout the ages ... has been to follow God’s spiritual counsel in all things. When you choose a path that isn’t supported by his strong and guiding hand, you take a step backward in your own spiritual growth and development.
It’s most certainly not a sin to choose not to follow his directives, but it’s counterproductive and not at all helpful."
So was my last general confession even valid? The priest did absolved me and just told me to until my regular confessor this Sunday that I made a general confession last Sunday. I feel like I'm not really getting any answers when I asked anyone or that no one seems to really know.
Take a deep breath, relax. (I'm serious). God wants your salvation more than you do. It helps me to relax if I try to remember that I am really confessing to Jesus. I often pray "Lord help me to make a good confession, speak through Thy Priest help me to hear, love, and obey Thee."
I'm not sure why, but for some reason, St. Gabriel Possenti helps me greatly if I pray to him before confession. You might try praying to him or some other Saint that you are drawn to.
Just tell the Priest that you are really struggling with scruples, have made multiple general confessions even when directed not to (that's enough detail, the Priest will ask you questions if he needs more info).
Trust the Lord. If you pray what is recommended above, you'll be amazed (in a good way) at what you'll hear.
Will pray for you, please remember me at Mass.
Topic: Confession and scrupulosity (Read 20709 times)