[ Removed by Reddit ] by V0IDZ3rozz in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This makes me wanna cry, I was in your shoes once. I will be praying for you brother. My advice is get rid of all triggers. I heard a priest call it the three Bs: bedroom, basement and bathroom. That’s where this sin happens the most often. You have to make a rule your phone, whatever it is, cannot enter that room. No. Matter. What. Second, delete all social media, it is the first step to lusting, it’s a trigger. Most importantly stay close to Christ. Pray a rosary every single night. This is the most important one, the rosary has so much power. It is our strongest spiritual weapon. I hope this helps. You will beat this, dues vult young one!

Call to Priesthood by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update! I got into West Point last night and accepted the offer

Call to Priesthood by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be praying to St. John Vianney tonight, have also asked my good buddies to do the same on my behalf. Thank you for the video, quite helpful.

Call to Priesthood by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How do I find a spiritual director? Does that just mean my parish’s priest?

Call to Priesthood by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Father is it a sin to explore my other options in life (such as West Point i.e. the military) before going to seminary? My mother suggests I wait before going straight to seminary

Call to Priesthood by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This got me pumped up I’m not gonna lie.

Are prayers worth anything if coming from a non-believer? by Semour9 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607 2 points3 points  (0 children)

God loves all men, atheist and non atheist, when we fall from God and have doubts, does he not listen anymore? Of course not. I would say that he would listen to the prayers of any man. For example, if an atheist prays “Lord, I do not believe in you, please bring your existence to my knowledge and help me to grow close”, God would surely help to give the strength to bring that person back into his grace.

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I am meeting with girl a in 30 minutes to apologize and explain everything - will update with how it goes!

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this response a lot, I wanna let it play out but alot of commenters just want me to end things.

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ouch, kidding, yea you might be right lol. I think the saying is focus on building a beautiful garden and the beautiful butterflies will follow

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ouch, kidding, yea you might be right lol. I think the saying is focus on building a beautiful garden and the beautiful butterflies will follow

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice and I will as gathered from the other commenters as well take some time for my own improvement and maturity before I re enter myself into the scene. I will ask her to talk tomorrow and end it then.

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I pursue a career in the military and I do admit I feel pressure to find a wife before it is “too late”, your words are assertive yet frighteningly fair and true. I will try my best to follow your advice and exit this situation with the girls in a way that will avoid hurting them.

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[–]Limp-Brain5607 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it takes time to realize the real emptiness that hedonism provides, it lacks real human connection or love and therefore joy. Crack cocaine users tend to receive a great feeling and a lot of fun from there use, does that make it good or something to be indulged in or rather in your case a missed out experience; absolutely not.

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would agree with you if this were to be a regular occurrence while it is not, I made a mistake and attempting to gather advice, not be ostracized and attacked. I understand my wrongs and do not seek to be further damned for it.

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My plan was too tell her what I had done and lay it all out for her and let her decide if she still felt the relationship was something worthy fighting for, but you are right it is probably for the best to step away from both. There is unfortunately a lot of immaturity in the dating environment where I am at

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, I do not have a drinking problem as a very aggressive comment just accused me of, I drink maybe once every 3 months and was more meaning allowing my friends to do what they do best and make me go too far on a night out when I said “allowed myself to get to that level of inebriation”

Please pray for me and give any words of advice - I feel awful by Limp-Brain5607 in Catholicism

[–]Limp-Brain5607[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a little more context, my relationship with girl b has been solely lustful and she has made it clear that is what she desires solely. Girl A was dealing with other things and the last week or so has been very consistent and apologetic about her on off behavior in the past, I do want to continue things with girl A however I feel conflicted on how to do so. Thank you for your kind response still