The most common mistake during confession. The faithful often do not realize it

Poland remains one of the most Catholic European countries. < img src = "https://zycie.news/crrops/3d605b/620x0/1/0/2020/12/13/qnd2tuuqnz6bezxxx9szprhjdicin4gxzqu4ryzn1s.jpeg" alt = "confession/screen youtube" styles = "background-color: rgba (76,63,50,1)" > < p > according to the latest estimates & oacute; in 2025, as many as 87% of citizens declare belonging to the Catholic Church, which translates into about 33.5 million people & oacute; b. Although many of them do not participate regularly in parish life, they still practice traditional rituals & Amp; Ndash; Including the sacrament of confession, which & oacute; ry for a Catholic & oacute; in remains an important element of spiritual life. However, as clergy observations show, confession is often treated superficially & ndash; and the mistakes made during it are surprisingly common.

< P > as Fr. Mateusz Szerszenie from the parish in Suchożebrach in an interview with Onet, one of the most common deficiencies during confession is the lack of full honesty. Many penitent & Oacute; in skipping difficult topics & ndash; Those who are too painful or embarrassing. Sins related to addiction, betrayals, aggression or intimate sphere can be carefully hidden or underestimated. < P >& ndash; Sometimes people are & oacute; softening & ampquo; They are or described by such guilt, that they become even invisible. And yet confession is a moment of truth & ndash; M&P; Oacute; Wi, Fr. Hornet. < P > The second very common mistake is the lack of a decision to improve. Over time, many faithful treat confession routine as a religious duty, not a deep meeting with God. Repeating the same sin & in without reflection on their source & oacute; or pr & oacute; b of changes means that the sacrament ceases to have the true power of spiritual transformation.

< p > & ndash; Without an authentic desire to change, confession becomes only a formality. It is like apologizing every day for the same, not PR & oacute; being to improve anything & ndash; emphasizes the priest.

< p > bones & oacute; It's time to look at yourself from a distance & ndash; Not only through the prism of sin & oacute; but also neglect, relationships and area & oacute; in life requiring healing. The examination of conscience should not be only a list of offenses, but a conversation with yourself & ndash; honest, deep and fearless. < p > What can be a shameful secret for the faithful, for a confessor can be everyday life. It is worth remembering that the priest is not a judge, but a spiritual guide who has a pom & oacute; c to find a way out of the problem, not condemn. Confession is a moment of grace & ndash; not interrogation. < p > at a time when many people lose confidence in the institution, religious rituals can still have great value. But only when they are experienced authentically. Confession, although known and practiced many times, can still be a source of deep transformation. However, it must be allowed to act & ndash; Bold, honestly, without anch