I didn’t confess one sin to my priest. Is it possible for someone else now?translated

Reader question:

Hello. I have been going to church for a year now, I go to confession and receive communion. At the first confession, I outlined my serious sins in a general way, but now one of them, although I have already left it, continues to weigh on my soul. Shame prevents me from calling him to my father, because he knows me, my husband and children. Can I confess this long-abandoned sin to another priest?

Anna

Priest's answer:

Priest Evgeniy CHEBYKIN

Hello Anna.

There will be nothing wrong if you tell about your past sins to a priest who does not know you as well as your usual priest.

Try to avoid unnecessary details during confession - neither you nor the priest need them.

Regularly attend divine services, confess, take communion, read spiritual books and do good deeds.

May the Lord help you!

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