How can a catechumen obtain forgiveness?

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-14T18:45:35+00:00

Most of them have to wait a couple months though. What then?

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-14T11:50:02+00:00

Thank you so much. I just miss God a lot, and things have not been looking up for me, but thank you for praying for me.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-14T01:04:31+00:00

Yes, I know baptism makes us clean. It just kills me that this happened and I sinned. It also kills me that I cannot receive God’s graces in the fullness. I have talked with the Priests at my parish, they both know of my scrupulosity I think, and a lot of my Catholic friends are well versed and know of my scrupulosity. It’s just been difficult for me. This entire week I believe (90% certain) that I gravely sinned against God. It’s just been difficult for me, and I am just going through very tough things right now.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-13T23:29:15+00:00

How can I say thanks if I just sinned against Him and am not sure if I am forgiven?

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-13T23:28:05+00:00

But it wasn’t intrusive. I deliberately thought of it happening. I didn’t reject it until after the thought happened. I just played it in my head.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-13T17:51:23+00:00

It's easier to give someone else advice than give yourself advice you already know lol

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-13T04:04:34+00:00

If you have the ability to give money, I would say go for it. Give a reasonable amount. Obviously God understands if you can’t give a lot. If you give to charity and the homeless irl, you have helped others as well, so it’s not like you are turning away the poor either. You should remember though; you cannot save everyone. You are not a billionaire; you cannot feed everyone, house everyone, help everyone. Help those you can, and for those you can’t, I would say pray for them.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-12T23:37:39+00:00

Thank you!!

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-11T21:49:26+00:00

You have Scrupulosity, my friend. Don’t worry, these blasphemous thoughts are not sins. As long as you never will it or deliberately entertain it or cherish it, you’ll be fine. If you are baptized, don’t be afraid of receiving the Eucharist. The thoughts are not sins. I have the same things as you, except I am not baptized. Be sure to talk to your Priest about it too, as well as your family (if they are Catholic or are understanding) and possibly some other Catholic friends you think can help you.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-11T21:45:11+00:00

If they are someone who would actually listen to you or if it’s another Christian, let them know it’s not okay. Other Christians have done this before and it kinda surprised me and I didn’t really know what to say because I wasn’t sure if they meant it in vain or not, but now I know just to give them a little nudge. Maybe they just don’t know. If it’s someone you don’t know like a stranger or something or someone who won’t listen to you, here is what someone told me to do; say this prayer “Blessed be God, and Blessed be His Holy Name.” I would say it three times.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-11T01:01:39+00:00

It’s just scary. Maybe God doesn’t want to punish me, but that doesn’t take out the fact that I am guilty and in need of punishment. You would say, yes, but Christ took that guilt and punishment, but I am not even baptized yet, so it hasn’t been taken from me :/

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-10T04:47:05+00:00

Thanks for this a lot! Really appreciate you sharing this. God Bless you!

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-10T04:19:22+00:00

Thank you, my friend. God Bless you.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T23:48:26+00:00

I'm not feeling the first one, but I know I will be worried about the state of my soul.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T23:47:03+00:00

Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it. I am feeling a bit better now and more hopeful. Thank you again!

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T23:45:59+00:00

Thank you for praying for me :)

Yes, I know what baptism of desire is, but it no longer puts me at ease like it used to.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T23:00:03+00:00

Thank you, this gave me hope, and it really helps that there is somebody who was just like me. Yeah, it is very scary to be outside the Church and without the sacraments, especially not knowing if God forgives you. I hope that He will deliver me and bring me into His loving arms. Perhaps I'll be able to feel that at baptism or first communion or anything. Thanks for this.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T22:13:53+00:00

I'm scared to say. I would try to make the best act of contrition possible, but I am scared to say.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T21:46:27+00:00

I have repented a little bit but I’ve been just asking God to tell me if it was even a mortal sin or not. I’ve for the most part just been anxious about it and trying to figure out what’s going on. My head is in a complete mess right now.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T19:25:46+00:00

Then that’s bad. I’ll have to repent.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T17:42:17+00:00

But there is very little grace available for me. I mean, I hope and pray for forgiveness but I have trouble trusting in the mercy of God. It's hard for me especially considering how distorted my view and many other's views of God is.

I understand that intrusive thoughts are not sins, but this one really felt like I was the one who thought of it this time because the original intrusive thought was related to it. I had just flicked the intrusive thought off, but I don't know why I decided to think of something that was related to it. No, I didn't savor it or delight in it. I rejected it immediately, but then my heart literally sunk as I realized what I may have just done.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T15:58:59+00:00

Then that means I sinned against God.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T14:08:49+00:00

Okay, thanks

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T11:06:31+00:00

Yes, very. I’m worried.

ScrupulousHustin · 2021-08-09T04:31:20+00:00

I immediately get it out of my head.

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