I found you on the Internet. I wanted some advice from a priest I don't know. I wish to rejoin my local church and have attended Mass two times this month. I want to receive Communion but I need to go to Confession first. I can't remember the last time I did this so the sins have piled up as you can imagine. So much so I'd be embarrassed to confess it all to my local priest. I plan on driving to a nearby city for that,
I was wondering though, what is the proper way to go about confessing? What does God expect me to confess. And how can I confess it all? After all, I have been away for years and years. Mind you, I am a decent person, law abiding and good at heart. But I am human, and as you know humans are far from perfect.
I'd appreciate your imput and I hope God has directed me towards another person who is decent, law abiding, and good at heart.
Sincerely, **********
Dear RJ,
Good to hear from you and your desire to receive Reconciliation and Communion. The Diocese of Pittsburgh has a Short Guide to Confession which I think you will find helpful. If you have a bit more time, you might want to read a homily I did on confession. Also I have longer article on Confession. The best I can do is to repeat Jesus words, "Do not be afraid." My prayers.
Fr. Phil Bloom
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