forgiveness of sin

[xkluszka]

Hello,

I do believe in God, and I have been to church before but I do not attend regulary. Currently, I do not plan to attend regulary, but I feel it is necessary that I speak with a priest(in person eventually). I am writing on this forum, because I am not very familiar with the way the catholic religion goes about thier business, and I could benifit from any advice offered. I am a compleatly different person than I used to be. Currently I have decided to go back to school, so I can get into Pharmacology, so I can help people around the world by developing cure's for diseases.
In my teenage years, I did several things I shouldn't have. I always had belief, but at my worst period of time I blamed everything I had done wrong, and the way I felt about everything and everybody on god. Even so, God has given me a second chance. I believe I am on this world for a special reason, and I am thankful for the second chance I have been given. But like I have mentioned, I have done several things in the past which were horrible sins, and I feel it is necessary that I go about asking for forgiveness properly. I relize from one point of view, the best thing to do is to attend church, and devote extra time towards god. But I have my own set of beliefs, and all is taken care of except for that I believe it is very important for me to confess in person to a priest of my sins, and properly ask for forgiveness. So what I need to know; is it even possible for a non catholic person to do this with a catholic priest? How exactly does the whole process work? I don't know a single thing about asking for forgiveness other than the fact that it involves confession so, is there anything else I would benifit from knowing about asking for forgiveness?
I also would appreachiate an opinion to whether or not it is a sin to think of something that I know I should not do(even if I know I wont do it). Also would this be sin?: In the past when I have been upset, in silent prayer I have blamed things on god, and even cursed and made remarks of disbelief directly at god, while in prayer. I strongly believe that god is aware that at times I am troubled and that I don't actually mean what I am saying at the time, when I have done this. Even so, I still feel this is a horrible thing because I am forever thankful for the second chance I have been given, and do not want god to think otherwise. Also similar but different, I am full of intrusive thoughts. Thoughts that randomly pop in my head that involve something usually bad that I would never normally think, say,or do. When I unintentionally have these thoughts, would God know that, that particular thought is unintentional?

Thankyou for your time

Xavier
P.S. I hope this was not confusing, if you need something clairified please let me know.

[MichaelOnQuest]

Originally Posted by xkluszka

Hello,

I do believe in God, and I have been to church before but I do not attend regulary. Currently, I do not plan to attend regulary, but I feel it is necessary that I speak with a priest(in person eventually). I am writing on this forum, because I am not very familiar with the way the catholic religion goes about thier business, and I could benifit from any advice offered. I am a compleatly different person than I used to be. Currently I have decided to go back to school, so I can get into Pharmacology, so I can help people around the world by developing cure's for diseases.
In my teenage years, I did several things I shouldn't have. I always had belief, but at my worst period of time I blamed everything I had done wrong, and the way I felt about everything and everybody on god. Even so, God has given me a second chance. I believe I am on this world for a special reason, and I am thankful for the second chance I have been given. But like I have mentioned, I have done several things in the past which were horrible sins, and I feel it is necessary that I go about asking for forgiveness properly. I relize from one point of view, the best thing to do is to attend church, and devote extra time towards god. But I have my own set of beliefs, and all is taken care of except for that I believe it is very important for me to confess in person to a priest of my sins, and properly ask for forgiveness. So what I need to know; is it even possible for a non catholic person to do this with a catholic priest? How exactly does the whole process work? I don't know a single thing about asking for forgiveness other than the fact that it involves confession so, is there anything else I would benifit from knowing about asking for forgiveness?
I also would appreachiate an opinion to whether or not it is a sin to think of something that I know I should not do(even if I know I wont do it). Also would this be sin?: In the past when I have been upset, in silent prayer I have blamed things on god, and even cursed and made remarks of disbelief directly at god, while in prayer. I strongly believe that god is aware that at times I am troubled and that I don't actually mean what I am saying at the time, when I have done this. Even so, I still feel this is a horrible thing because I am forever thankful for the second chance I have been given, and do not want god to think otherwise. Also similar but different, I am full of intrusive thoughts. Thoughts that randomly pop in my head that involve something usually bad that I would never normally think, say,or do. When I unintentionally have these thoughts, would God know that, that particular thought is unintentional?

Thankyou for your time

Xavier
P.S. I hope this was not confusing, if you need something clairified please let me know.

Hello My name is Mike Jansen a lay evangelist. I'm sure others will chime in on your question as well. Any one may go to a priest if they so wish. I do not know of any that would turn you away. Usually the sacrament of confession is done in most parish on saturday afternoons before the evening mass. In each church there is a confessional (small room where you go to speak with the priest either face to face or behind a screen anonymously). Usually there will be a line of people waiting their turn to speak with the priest in smaller parish where there is only one priest. You can inquire at the nearest Catholic church office to you to find out the exact time for that parish. I have a non Catholic friend that does that. She goes to the nearest Catholic church, within walking distance for her actually, and goes to confession though not a Catholic herself. If you are interested in Catholicism i encourage you to find a parish near you and register for class's to learn more.
As far as what is a sin or not a sin.... everyone has trouble controlling their mind at times. Just remember .. your mind is like a computer .. put good stuff in and good stuff will come out. Read the bible .. listen to good talks etc. Find what works for you. Myself i listen to the Catholic evangelism school almost every day as well as reading the bible and listening to Christian music. I have to put a lot of good in cuz im thick headed and it takes a lot to get good out of me . I hope i answered your questions somewhat.

Peace to you
Mike Jansen

[Don Queen]

I want to take a moment and respond to your post. You have taken a great step in the direction of discovery and the discovery spoken of here is "Who You Are"
Go to the following link and watch these two classes as soon as you have time. Class #1 and Class #2
You will be glad you did this. http://www.romancatholicevangelization.com/School.htm
I would truly appreciate it if you would come back here and respond to these 2 teachings after you have thoughtfully watched these two classes.
I am not an Ordained Minister, but in the meantime I will get you the information you seek on confession with your personal circumstance in mind.
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