Pray for me to have greater ease of communication. I have a hard time expressing my concerns and questions to clergy, and I think this is what is barring my entry into the church... I feel too shy to ask to join and I'm scared of pourting my heart out, in cofession and otherwise.
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Maggie893
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Hey Amandine
Welcome to OBOB. I will be praying for you. Fear is not of God, He has an incredible love for you and the Church will welcome you. Keep praying, Jesus will strengthen you. When you are ready just take the step and offer all your fear to Jesus. Do it for Him and you will find the strength to do what you need to.
Welcome to OBOB. I will be praying for you. Fear is not of God, He has an incredible love for you and the Church will welcome you. Keep praying, Jesus will strengthen you. When you are ready just take the step and offer all your fear to Jesus. Do it for Him and you will find the strength to do what you need to.
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RoseofLima
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Oh-- praying!!
I was with a woman last night who cannot make a full confession at this point becasue of a divorce and remarriage- but the priest tole her she could confess and receive a blessing---SHe was terrified, and really stressed before hand-- and then afterwards- she remarked- how it was all so much easier than she had anticipated. That the stress of bewing frightened was way worse than the actual talking to the priest...
I was with a woman last night who cannot make a full confession at this point becasue of a divorce and remarriage- but the priest tole her she could confess and receive a blessing---SHe was terrified, and really stressed before hand-- and then afterwards- she remarked- how it was all so much easier than she had anticipated. That the stress of bewing frightened was way worse than the actual talking to the priest...
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CollectiveSoul
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Welcome into the forums.If you have the chance to read these posts again remember that the above people prayed for you,feel the same as you and I have been through nervousness during a confession I did not wanna confess. I felt renewed,and fresh-the burden lifted afterwards. Funny as this sounds,I chose a church outside of my regular home church.This may be odd to some,for me-I needed to go to a priest outside of my parish.I was that scared of his reaction.It would have been fine but I chose to see another priest. You're not unlike those of us with similar fears.take much care,continue to care enough to seek confession.
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I really wish I could go to confession. I think I have a bit of scrupulosity, so not yet being a member of the church makes me really nervous most of the time. It's too bad RCIA isn't until Autumn...
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Maggie893
It is what it is.
Amandine said:I really wish I could go to confession. I think I have a bit of scrupulosity, so not yet being a member of the church makes me really nervous most of the time. It's too bad RCIA isn't until Autumn...
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Go talk to a priest anyway. Priests are more than just confessors although that is an important part of what they do. If you called and made an appointment with a priest, he would set aside time to talk, you could explain that you have some fears and may be scrupulous in your dealings with yourself. Let him know your faith history and your intentions and he can counsel you. It's what priests typically do quite well.
Don't try to live the next 3/4 of a year in angst. Reach out and the priest will meet you where you are. It's how Jesus works and He works that same way through His priests.
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CollectiveSoul
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maggie has it straight. that's right,we can expect our priests to be willing to consult with anyone,anytime they are avail. ours hits the prison system monthly.
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