Q. Some coworkers and I were talking about another employee who was having a difficult day. I feel that this is the sin of gossip, but I am not sure if it is a mortal sin or not.
A. Why does it have to be a sin? Why can’t it just be a conversation? Not everything is a sin. You are too sensitive about this. It is too much of a burden to be always on guard, looking for sin; that is just not necessary. You also have to live.
Q. It is very difficult to find a confessor to help with scrupulosity. I know it is important, but it is also very frustrating.
A. I do not usually use this space to suggest resources, but my new book is intended to aid the confessor in understanding scrupulosity and providing the appropriate pastoral help that will be beneficial for you. This book, A Confessor’s Companion, would be a good place to start. Information on this book may be found on the previous page of this newsletter and at Liguori.org.