Thursday, August 4, 2011

How Should We Confess?

How should we confess? "We should confess how we sinned and what sin we committed—that is all. It is good to write a confession ahead of time, not according to the books,[2] and read it yourself to the confessor. It will be understandable and less burdensome for the confessor, as well as easy and consoling for the penitent."

Elder Ambrose of Optina

Reference: http://www.pravoslavie.ru/english/47530.htm 

[2]That is, not just according to the published guidelines on confession.—Ed.