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Nov 11 2008

Another Confession story

Published by onepath at 5:43 am under Uncategorized

(Note: Changes are made to the post, thanks to my friends for giving me proper guidance in understanding what was wrong in the post)

All of us have a dark side to our life’s. They continue producing guilt to the extent of mental death. And the issue cannot be discussed, nor you know how you could find a solution. I am not scared of telling the world that yes even I have a bad truth which has nearly killed my senses for the last 2 and half years. A truth which I could not share with anybody.

Many a people do not acknowledge the power of confession, because of their upbringing or could be many other reasons. The thought of having to talk to a person (priest) who is unknown to us.

God helped me understand that today. Priests are blessed with impeccable wisdom to counsel and forgive. Well ofcourse, this wisdom flows from God and when they act on behalf of God. Jesus after his resurrection gave his first priests the power to forgive sins. And through the ages and by laying of hands this power has been transferred to the priests till today. And as it was God’s plan for the forgiveness of sins to reach us through them, the satisfaction you get once you realize that the battle is over is amazing.

I had a rather unusual confession today. As soon as I took the sign of the cross, tears rolled down my eyes. I was crying . The priest stopped me at this and told me to calm down because there is nothing which Jesus cannot forgive. So I asked him, if he means ‘any’ sin. He asked me to look at the cross holding the risen lord with open hands. And told me to concentrate on him, and what is it that cannot go into those hands. The priest said, “when the time one realizes the wrongdoings and try’s to turn to God’s mercy, there is nothing through Jesus that can avoid the mercy flowing to us.” He was right. I started feeling sudden calmness. The priest didn’t want to know what my sins were. He said “God knows. I’l just pray the prayer of absolution so that the forgiveness is complete.” He just wanted me to look at the cross after confession. And before leaving from there I just asked him to pray for me.

All through these years, I was struggling. Trying to understand how and when I can get rid of the hurt. Even if its through confession, how could I talk about it to the priest. Jesus made it easier for me when I decided to confess. Through the priest, he did not even ask me what my sins were but just forgave me. God is the actual forgiver not the priest.

Our God speaks to us through our priests. Thank you father.

Evu

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11 Responses to “Another Confession story”

# Rejion 16 Nov 2008 at 5:10 am

I read all Ur blogs, its similar to St.Montfort’s writing on true devotion, the secret is that God is even present in hell, hell is eternally empty. God the three one self same praise and the Virgin will never leave one Soul unto the Chasm. God Bless and blessed be god.
# REJIon 17 Nov 2008 at 4:01 am

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# onepathon 17 Nov 2008 at 10:51 am

Thank you. Not heard of St. Monfort, but if your saying it seems like similar thoughts then I would surely like to read more abt the saint I dono about God’s presence in hell. But yes the bible also refers to God as fire, a fire which cannot be imagined by simple humans. I simply reckon that this nature of God as fire is one which cleanses the soul is the fire in purgatory which eternally burns to clean the souls to take them to heaven. Not quite sure of hell coz i feel hell is a place of damnation a place of God’s adversary (the satan). Just my thoughts though.
# Rejison 17 Nov 2008 at 11:53 am

Yes I agree with U to the extent hell is eternally damned but remember the Parable of the shepherd where the shepherd goes and finds his lost sheep, thats exactly what god will do even if one soul is lost in hell. HIs Love is beyond measure for sure and also the Virgin Mother will plead the lost soul’s case. You might ve read st.Augustine’s Confessions, nw he was a sinner but his mother monica wept so much that God chose to take her Son and augustine became the doctor of the church. you know its a famous line from a martyr of the church who said before he died “Hell is eternally empty” nothing is Damned for our Lord wills even that the Fallen angels come back to him, he is not a lord who condemns but a lord who stands by us.god chooses to speak as i continue to read the writings of all the saints.:)
# Rejison 18 Nov 2008 at 7:27 pm

I didn’t ask you for your mail id, I’ve mailed to gmail id which showed up on mine two writings of St. Montfort, I’m sure U’d find his words fruitful. I dono Ur reading inclinations but am sure U must ve read Imitation of Christ, Kempis. I’m posting all my writings on my blog. hope U’d read them n let me know. Can I’ve Ur blog link on my blog, I’m gonna do so…..
# onepathon 23 Nov 2008 at 10:27 am

You seem to be reading a lot of good books. Unfortunately I don’t have those books nor enough time to read them. But yes I love to read them.
I received your mail so its ok for you to mail me there. And thank you for your interest.
About hell and God I think that can be a great topic for discussion. I will surely ask my friends thoughts on this. And ofcourse our little wisdom is just not enough to understand the greatness of God. So whatever you’ve said could be just as possible.
# Rejison 23 Nov 2008 at 11:05 am

Thank God For He moves me, Please do share the Montfort’s writings on Devotion to Our Mother to all. Wisdom is God’s spirit and I pray She moves in us all. I Believe forgiveness of sin washes away the faintest stain of sin and its invading memories which haunt the reservoirs of senses within the soul. Our Lord Still carries the crucifix to save each soul. Lets contemplate on the dolorous passions of our Lord and the sacred sorrowful heart of our Mother.

Do speak, if U think its good discussion, lets see what God chooses to reveal through those discussions on God and the place where He is said not to be. God bless you.
# JCon 06 Dec 2008 at 1:07 pm

You ought to make a distinction between remorse and repentance. The former was Judas’ lot, the latter Peter’s salvation. The sacrament of reconciliation is not complete with absolution. Three things make it up – Contrition, Confession, and Satisfaction. The absolution given presupposes the third.
# JCon 06 Dec 2008 at 1:23 pm

HELL IS ETERNAL PUNISHMENT FOR THOSE WHO DIE WITHOUT GOD’S FRIENDSHIP.

The Jesus who narrated the parable of the prodigal son, also told us that there is no forgiveness for one rejects God.

Here is what the Bible has to say:

“And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, NEITHER IN THIS WORLD, NEITHER IN THE WORLD TO COME.” (Matthew 12:32, KJV)

“And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: WHERE THEIR WORM DIETH NOT, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED. And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: WHERE THEIR WORM DIETH NOT, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: WHERE THEIR WORM DIETH NOT, AND THE FIRE IS NOT QUENCHED.” (Mark 9:43-45, KJV)

“And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up FOR EVER AND EVER: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his” name. (Revelation 14:12 KJV)
# Rejion 07 Dec 2008 at 6:41 am

I appreciate what you’ve written from your side but doesn’t the same bible speak of the shepherd leaving his ninety-nine to find the lost one, doesn’t it also speak of a parable where the Lord said the first shall be the last and the last shall the first, All these steps written are for those who want to believe that their sins are forgiven and as humans want to walk through a framed structure but GOd’s love and forgiveness doesn’t happen like this, Let’s not judge between remorse and repentance for God alone knows and judgeth. I hope U find ur answers from the BIBLE and let U reflect on HIS words, they’ll listen but not understand… lets not take the literal meanings to a great mystery of the Bible.

“they also serve who merely stand and wait”—Milton…. these words too have the answer….
# Rejion 07 Dec 2008 at 7:00 am

PLS no offense meant to anyone, with all respects, I seriously think some reading and reflection will do us a world of good. pls do read St. Louis de Montfort’s complete writings to understand the mystery, look at ST. JOHN of the cross reflections mystical pain . the Bible for all its simplicity ain’t so. Lets not keep saying HELL is there for some cos GOD’s mercy is beyond comprehension, we’d murmur in our supposed righteousness but He is beyond man’s constructs, Pls do read Imitation of Christ by Kempis and no one is lesser to be condemned unto HEll for LORD knows not to condemn.I know U’d not like me putting it across like this but We’re being not fruitful on dwelling constantly on a place where god of all creation is not, I’d rather keep singing HIs name cos forgiveness is a the tear not in the murmured prayer. We can discuss but pls do read all the saints…….