Becoming discouraged/temptations to impurity

[Veronica97]

Good, I expect good things from you. Read the section in the Catechism dealing with Penance and Sin. It may help. Remember, you cannot commit a sin in your sleep and when half awake or in that period between wakefullness and sleep, the tossing and turning stage it is very doubtful that a serious sin could be committed, but you can discuss that with your confessor.

Linus2nd.

Thanks. I started reading the catechism as you suggested, and noticed that I am already doing many of those things, so maybe that’s why the devil wants me to be perpetually upset. I’m not so worried about what happened while I was tossing and turning, but rather what happened after I was awake and out of bed. I did pretty well most of the day yesterday, until evening. Then I became upset that I may not be able to go to my regular confessor Saturday b/c he is in another town and the roads have been bad. Therefore, I may have to go to my own pastor, which is embarrasing. I have been so worried about this that it makes the physical feelings of arousal stronger. The fact that I am upset by these physical feelings, though, makes me think that I am not giving complete consent. I noticed when I took my prescription anxiety medicine last night, the feelings went away.

 

[Veronica97]

Jesus himself was tempted in the desert three times by the devil. Why? To show us the way.

Mary most pure is the one to turn to in times of great stress. Get a miraculous medal, have it blessed, and wear it. She promised that she would give GREAT and ABUNDANT graces to those who wore it, asked for grace, and had trust in her to fulfill that promise. But always ask Mary for a GREAT grace and not just a grace. Once you ask, then go about your buisness for you will be ok from that moment on. But remember you must ask and not just assume. She will take care of it every time.

I do wear a blessed miraculous medal. Perhaps I am not asking Mary often enough for great graces.

 

[fred_conty]

I do wear a blessed miraculous medal. Perhaps I am not asking Mary often enough for great graces.

After asking her for the great grace, then trust her to deliver it. And there shouldn’t be a problem with trust since she is without sin and would not say things she dosen’t intend to carry out.

May God our Father give you grace and peace.

 

[Linusthe2nd]

Thanks. I started reading the catechism as you suggested, and noticed that I am already doing many of those things, so maybe that’s why the devil wants me to be perpetually upset. I’m not so worried about what happened while I was tossing and turning, but rather what happened after I was awake and out of bed. I did pretty well most of the day yesterday, until evening. Then I became upset that I may not be able to go to my regular confessor Saturday b/c he is in another town and the roads have been bad. Therefore, I may have to go to my own pastor, which is embarrasing. I have been so worried about this that it makes the physical feelings of arousal stronger. The fact that I am upset by these physical feelings, though, makes me think that I am not giving complete consent. I noticed when I took my prescription anxiety medicine last night, the feelings went away.

The moment these thoughts, feelings appear turn your mind to something else you are really interested in and really consentrate on that, immediately and as soon as they pass say an Our Father and a Hail Mary. Don’t forget to ask the Holy Spirit for strength and for relief. Keep busy. No alcohol of any kind, no other stimulants, cut out the sugar, sweets, use Stivia instead. Organize a regular prayer life, morning, noon, and evening, stick to Catholic sites on the net, New Advent, EWTN, C.A. etc.

Linus2nd .

Linus2nd

 

[AnneTeresa]

It doesn’t sound to me as if you mortally sinned. It’s pretty natural to have feelings of arousal. It’s what you do with them that matters. I do understrand the fear of the feelings if you’ve sinned in the past. But given your anxiety I tend to agree that the real temptation you is discouragement.

Also, because I think I’m similar to you in some ways, I suggest beingverycareful about absolutes like “I am never going to nap again.” That’s not required and if you do ever give in and nap you will again face more discouragement. I know cause I have done similar things.