Battle for Purity

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To be blunt and to the point, I’m fairly certain that I’m addicted to pornography. I do not wish to try and lessen the gravity of any of my sins mortal or otherwise, but I’ve basically lost all self-control. Having access to the internet at all is an occasion of sin. I definitely need a strong filter for my computer, among other things like an accountability group of good friends, but without a job I can’t afford that right now.

So, whenever you can, I need prayer. This is not the sort of thing I can or want to bring to a vocation.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Remember oh most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee oh Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou oh prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Amen.

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
*O most glorious Saint Aloysius, who hast been honored by the Church with the fair title of “angelic youth,” because of the life of utmost purity thou didst lead here on earth, I come before thy presence this day with all the devotion of my mind and heart.

O perfect exemplar, kind and powerful patron of young men, how great is my need of thee! The world and the devil are trying to ensnare me; I am conscious of that ardor of my passions; I know full well the weakness and inconstancy of my age. Who shall be able to keep me safe, if not thou, O saint of angelic purity, the glory and honor, the loving protector of youth? To thee, therefore, I have recourse with all my soul, to thee I commit myself with all my heart.

I hereby resolve, promise, and desire to be especially devout toward thee, to glorify thee by imitating thy extraordinary virtues and in particular thy angelic purity, to copy thy example, and to promote devotion to thee among my companions.

O dear Saint Aloysius, do thou guard and defend me always, in order that, under thy protection and following thy example, I may one day be able to join with thee in seeing and praising my God forever in heaven. Amen.*
 
I have lifted you up in prayer, brother. An accountability group sounds great. But what about, also, a priest who you can be accountable to in a confessional? Perhaps you could arrange for an appointment and then agree to meet for weekly confession on Saturdays so you can immediately receive the Eucharist at Saturday evening mass? So many decent men are in bondage to pornography, you are not alone. What you can never lose sight of is the Lord who loves you and wants to destroy this sin. Let the light of Jesus Christ shine on this sickness. The worst thing you can do is keep it secret. Reaching out here was a good step, now take the next one. God bless you! He is far more powerful than your addiction, have faith that He will heal you!
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Christ said if one body part offends against the whole, cut it off. In this instance, just cut off the internet; and cut it out. “Hallowed be Thy name…” means the power of God, including the generative power of procreation reserved for sex within marriage, two becoming one. So great is this hallowing of God’s first sacrament that it is also the last sacrament, with Christ returning for His Bride, the Church. Set apart, reserve as holy, tabernacle and hallow that generative power vested in you by God. Roll in the nettles if you have to like one tempted saint. Lord, hear our poor prayer on behalf of all who sever sex from marriage and children, please, and liberate us in the Way, Truth and Life. AMEN
 
Lord, may Roman_Catechism live a highly prayerful and sacramental life so he can beat his addiction. Help him to meet with a holy priest regularly for spiritual direction so he can get some help and support. He needs help and can not do this alone. You are the only answer to his problem and you can help him, through an orthodox spiritual director speaking for you, through daily scripture reading and zealous and persistent prayer, and through frequent reception of the sacraments. Help him to find work so he can get a computer filter. In the meantime he could disconnect his computer. It would be worth it, seeing the computer is an occassion of serious sin for him, and putting himself in this occassion of serious sin would be a mortal sin in itself. If he has to keep on his computer for a very good reason, may he visit the Catholic Answers help site for people struggling with the same addiction. Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayer.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
reindeer said:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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Just wanted to thank everyone. I’m trying to do some of the things some of you have mentioned. I just went to spiritual direction this morning, in fact.

God bless! :bounce:

Oh and I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I am.😃
 
Have you heard of the Angelic Warfare Confraternity? Its an ancient confraternity of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) dedicated to promoting and helping others acquire and maintain chastity in all its forms. Several saints and Blessed’s have belonged to it including St Aloysius Gonzaga, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Blessed Columba Rieti and Blessed Stephana Quinzan to name a few. It’s by no means a miracle cure but I certainly believe it will be a help especially if we entrust ourselves fully to its Patrons St Thomas Aquinas and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Being someone who likewise struggles with sexual purity I hope it will be of a help to me.

You can visit their website here
 
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