I stutter in confession and it’s hard to name the Chalice. What to do?translated

Reader question:

Hello, Foma magazine! My name is Tatyana, I’m 17. I’ve been attending church services for almost two years. During confession, it is very difficult for me to read all my sins (from a piece of paper): I immediately begin to stumble and stutter. I very rarely stutter in everyday life. Also, when approaching the Chalice during Communion, it is difficult for me to pronounce my name. The sexton in the church gave advice not to worry or be nervous. But I'm not nervous either. Maybe the Lord doesn’t want me, a sinner, to approach the Chalice? I really ask for an answer. Thank you.

Tatiana

Priest's answer:

VOLKOV Alexander, priest

Priest Alexander VOLKOV

Rector of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Solntsevo

Good afternoon, Tatyana!

Confession happens differently for each person; there are no templates. The main thing is that we confess with our hearts, because our repentance takes place there, in the depths of our souls, and not in words written on a piece of paper.

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