Coming Home when I never really left

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Over the last year my devotion has been shoddy at best. I’ve found reasons to skip mass here and there. I have been involved (we’ll put it that way) with women. I’ve prayed, and even felt moments of intense devotion and closeness to God. But by and large I have been living as a “practical atheist”, doing my own thing. “I’ll repent tomorrow.”, “Give me Chastity but not yet.” I want to return to God, but haven’t got the will to give up certain things I need to. My heart is rent and I am in spiritual agony. I need God’s grace. Please pray. Thank you.
 
Dear Lord,
We pray that Layp3rs0n will begin his path to repentance by making a good confession and then relying on his priest’s advice. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

catholic.org/prayers/confession.php

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3 O’Clock Prayer to the Divine Mercy

You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls
and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
O Fountain of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy,
envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

O Blood and Water,
which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus
as a fountain of mercy for us,
I trust in You.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)

JESUS, King of mercy, I trust in You!

Amen

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You sound like St Augustine; the way is long with many diversions. Persevere. You seem to be doing quite well.
 
God knows your heart and your intentions. ‘‘The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.’’ We’ve all been there. Saying prayers for you.
 
God is calling you. You know what you need to do. That in itself is a blessing from God. Some peoples consciences are so seared that they don’t even feel remorse anymore about anything. May He give you the grace to do what needs to be done and leave behind what needs to be left behind. When we are weak, He is strong. Lean on Him. God bless you. :signofcross:

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.

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
Layp3rs0n said:
Over the last year my devotion has been shoddy at best. I’ve found reasons to skip mass here and there. I have been involved (we’ll put it that way) with women. I’ve prayed, and even felt moments of intense devotion and closeness to God. But by and large I have been living as a “practical atheist”, doing my own thing. “I’ll repent tomorrow.”, “Give me Chastity but not yet.” I want to return to God, but haven’t got the will to give up certain things I need to. My heart is rent and I am in spiritual agony. I need God’s grace. Please pray. Thank you.
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Praying for your intentions.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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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.

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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Layp3rs0n said:
Over the last year my devotion has been shoddy at best. I’ve found reasons to skip mass here and there. I have been involved (we’ll put it that way) with women. I’ve prayed, and even felt moments of intense devotion and closeness to God. But by and large I have been living as a “practical atheist”, doing my own thing. “I’ll repent tomorrow.”, “Give me Chastity but not yet.” I want to return to God, but haven’t got the will to give up certain things I need to. My heart is rent and I am in spiritual agony. I need God’s grace. Please pray. Thank you.
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Loving God help my dear brother (?) in Christ to see how he is hurting and dishonoring You in his life. Deliver him from this deception and comfort in sin and help him not presume upon You while continuing in sin. Guardian angel of this soul, guide him back to our Lord and bring true repentence and understanding of sin as YOU see it. Thank you! Amen.

Please know I will pray but remember it is an act of your will- your choice as He never forces anyone. Picture yourself pounding the nails into his hands and feet…your sins caused His suffering…If you don’t sense remorse ask the Lord to help you sense it and are able to come to Him in sincere repentence. You are in my prayers,
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A few moments in confession will unburden you, praying for you.

Memorare

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!

Jesus, I trust in You!

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You!

Amen.
 
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst 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.
 
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst 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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