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1. I see scrupulosity, the true pandemic of our age. 2. Do not rely on sola scriptura (Catechism alone), as ALL writing must be fleshed out by the spoken word (ref. Nehemiah 8:5-8). 3. Talk to your priest and receive reassurance. 4. Appeal to the Holy spirit for His gifts and you will note a...

The medical standard for treatment of scrupulosity is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Essentially, scrupulosity is a learned thought disorder. That type of thinking can be UN-learned. Many good psychologists can help. In the Catholic realm, there is Dr. Gregory Popcak at Catholic Counselors. HE is...

Well done. 2-1/2 pages, for those with interest. It is an easy read, with ample cognitive challenge to provoke thought. Recent councils remain a mystery to many and this compendium is a great help regarding clarification and confirmation. It strikes me that, in the Protestant realm, councils are...

Here is what I suggest to those interested on YouTube: If you have not already, please consider going to Adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament, also known as “Holy Hour.” Time spent in our Lord’s Presence is priceless. Call your local Catholic parish and find out when they offer it. Some...

I was a more-or-less non denom, but my faith life was nebulous. A series of 'God events' lead me to the Catholic Church. As to what we believe, I can heartily recommend a copy of "Catholicism for Dummies" which is one of the. yellow and black Dummies series of books. It is an excellent intro and...

Crazy.

We are given intangible abilities for the sake of survival. Women, in particular, are graced with this. They very often sense that something in a person or situation is wrong. They may perceive a different fault or threat than that which is present, but their caution flag has been raised for...

Prayers ascending! You have good help. In my experience, time spent in adoration of the divine Physicians is priceless.

Talk to the local priest. I sense much devotion in your words, but also possibly some scruples. Consider: when you have the catechism as a sure guide, and Father and the religious education person as well, you can rest assured that you will have excellent guidance. Being faithful to the...

Lord, keep them faithful and shield them from all evil! Amen.

Ugh. Atheists are often better than "ex-Catholics" At least some of them are open to the metaphysical realm.

Sign up for U Block Origin. It is a free content blocker and ads are nuked. I edited for clarity. Based on his attitude and professed theology, I have doubts that he is water baptized and has submitted to the laying on of Apostolic hands to receive the Holy Spirit. Acts 19:1-6.

Why the judgment of Christians when you ARE LIKELY NOT CHRISTIAN? Not by the scriptures.

If you do not already, consider spending (more) time at adoration. It need not be while the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, but holy hours are nutrition for the soul. I go in the wee hours and sit in silence and pray before the Tabernacle. As an aside, a wise man told my wife at work: "I went...

Bear in mind that the internet is the playground of sociopaths and psychopaths. All manner of personality/thought disorders have free rein to stalk, harass, and offend at zero cost to them. There is a new category of disorder called iPredopath. These, especially, need our prayers. They infest...