Clearing my mind?

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Is it morally OK for me as a Catholic to clear my mind? Not like how Eastern religions do it, but just as a way to get rid of obsessive/compulsive thoughts that come from my OCD/scrupulosity.
Please reply ASAP, because I want to stop worrying about this.
 
It’s not only okay, but recommended in many contemplative prayer practices. We need to get rid of the mental distractions so we can be more aware of the presence of the Holy Spirit and anything God might want us to understand.
 
Yes I think it’s better for you to clear your mind. You just have to force yourself not to think about things and not to worry. Worry is not going to change anything so why do it? 🤷 If you can change it then change it, if you can’t then worrying about it won’t change it. Clear your mind.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to know the difference. 🙂
 
Depends on what you mean by clearing your mind.

If it means focusing on God, while excluding distracting thoughts, that is good stuff! 👍 And if you know how to do that, please tell me. I’m easily distracted (ADD), and would really like some help!

But if it’s the new-age stuff about emptying your mind, as in “transcendental meditation,” or the supposedly Catholic (but really New Age) “Centering prayer,” that’s not good. Leaving ourselves empty so that God can speak from within us won’t work because that’s not where He lives. What lives within us is our sinful natures, and I don’t wanna listen to that stuff!

God bless you,
 
Your roles is to discipline your mind (Not allowing judgement, or unloving thoughts). I understand your question as i am a formal new age teacher. The clearing mind in their way is not of God. Not all their teaching is wrong for they us a great things and copies of the Catholic faith or Jesus teaching but your task with your mind, is to not give into thoughts that isn’t from love. If you worry, then offer your worry to God and ask him to give you faith. If you have resentment toward someone or a situation, pray God to help you to forgive through our lord.

Don’t worry about clearing your mind but instead, connect to God with your heart and allow yourself to feel this great gratitude to be with our lord through prayer. Pray for faith, trust and charity.

Blessing and love!
 
I can see that not everyone agrees, so does anyone know what the Church actually teaches on the subject?
 
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