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Anonymous Kate wrote:

Hi, guys —

  • If the sin of mutual masturbation came to my mind right near the end of my Confession just before absolution and I failed to quickly mention it would that invalidate the whole Confession?

Kate
  { If this mortal sin came to mind near the end of my Confession before but absolution would it invalidate the Confession? }

Eric replied:

Kate,

Not if you genuinely forgot about it, which based on your description, you did. Just make sure you mention it at your next Confession.

Eric
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