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VERY DANGEROUS: Four Mistakes We Make During Confession

What mistakes do we make during confession?

VERY DANGEROUS: Four Mistakes We Make During Confession

TL;DR

  • Focusing on others' sins rather than one's own is a common mistake.
  • Self-justification and making excuses hinder true repentance.
  • Providing unnecessary and excessive details about sins can re-engage with them.
  • Uncertainty about whether an act is a sin requires seeking spiritual clarification.
  • The priest is a witness; confession is made to God, who sees the heart.
  • Confession should be a moment of encountering mercy, not a life story.
  • Minimizing excuses and mentions of others increases the truthfulness of confession.