How to Make a General Confession Before the Warning
Source type: Church teaching
A general confession reviews one's whole life, or a long period of it, in the sacrament of Penance. It is recommended by many saints as a moment of deep renewal.
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Ask a priest in advance, prepare with a thorough examination of conscience, and remember that sins already forgiven are mentioned for humility, not out of doubt in God's mercy.
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