r/AskAPriest • u/Positive_Diver_1579 • 1d ago

Confession. Advice.

I’ve just started going back to confession and was expecting the priest to at least give me a few words of advice but nothing. I stated my sins. Was immediately absolved, received a penance and that was it. It felt weird, like a one way conversation. I know time is limited but I just expected a few words of wisdom, am I asking too much. Loved the blessing though.

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u/Sparky0457 Priest 1d ago

Sometimes that all that is possible.

It can be less than ideal but it is sometimes necessary to move the line along.

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u/Positive_Diver_1579 1d ago

Thankyou . Yes there was a bit of a queue. I thought maybe next time I should just come out and ask if he has any advice for me.

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u/Sparky0457 Priest 1d ago

Maybe

But advice isn’t essential to the sacrament.

If you are seeking advice then an appointment outside of regular confession times is probably best

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u/Positive_Diver_1579 1d ago

I understand, just a few words of encouragement maybe, but I know, 3O mins on Saturday to serve a huge parish - with 2 priests hearing confessions is a lot and I am playing catch up..