Did I commit Mortal Sin?

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Today, while playing a popular video game halo something that was completely unfair happend so I said the lords name(Jesus) in vain and now I fell really guilty, it just came out and I don’t know what to do, I prayed for forgiveness right after I did it but I’m not sure If I committed mortal sin and how to try and get rid of my guilt.
 
Taking the Lord’s name in vain can be a mortal sin, but you know as a Catholic, you have the solution in confession. If you feel guilty, take it to confession and then you won’t have to fret.

Maybe you shouldn’t play that game if it frustrates you so that you swear.
 
Taking the Lord’s name in vain is not necessairly a Sin unles your blashpeming. Just say an Act of Contrition and go to Confession.
 
LittleHannah said:
-]Taking the Lord’s name in vain/-] “profane use of the Lords name” is not necessairly a Mortal Sin unles your blashpeming for example. Just say an Act of Contrition and go to Confession.
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but of course one needs to avoid such (as the poster would agree)

For more info search for my post on profanity.
 
Compendium issued by Pope Benedict XVI
  1. When does one commit a mortal sin?
1855-1861
1874

One commits a mortal sin when there are simultaneously present: grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent. This sin destroys charity in us, deprives us of sanctifying grace, and, if unrepented, leads us to the eternal death of hell. It can be forgiven in the ordinary way by means of the sacraments of Baptism and of Penance or Reconciliation.
  1. When does one commit a venial sin?
1862-1864
1875

One commits a venial sin, which is essentially different from a mortal sin, when the matter involved is less serious or, even if it is grave, when full knowledge or complete consent are absent. Venial sin does not break the covenant with God but it weakens charity and manifests a disordered affection for created goods. It impedes the progress of a soul in the exercise of the virtues and in the practice of moral good. It merits temporal punishment which purifies.

vatican.va/archive/compendium_ccc/documents/archive_2005_compendium-ccc_en.html
 
If you just blurted it out without any consent of the will then there is no mortal sin. I NEVER take the Lord’s name in vain but one day a few months ago I did what you did. I was mortified! But reason told me that it was a reaction and had I thought about doing that for even a second it would have never occurred. So take it to confession if you are like me to clear your mind but do not let it get you down in the meantime. Many confessors told me that when you are not sure whether or not you committed a mortal sin you most likely did not… Peace… teachccd 🙂
 
As the Scholastics would say “always distinguish”

Various authors distinguish between “profanity” and “Blasphemy” in using or rather misusing God’s name …or that of the Saints etc.

Profanity in this sense is to take what is holy (like the name of God) and use it in a profane (ordinary) way …often described as a venial sin…(or perhaps even not a sin due to habit …or inadvertence etc)… still of course something not to be done!

Blasphemy on the other hand is objectively gravely sinful…which in this sense would be to use the name of God in a way that expresses hatred etc towards God (or similar…)

Hardon: catholicreference.net/index.cfm?id=32193

Let us “hallow” his name…let us bless it …praise it… especially the name: Jesus
 
Bookcat said:
As the Scholastics would say “always distinguish”

Various authors distinguish between “profanity” and “Blasphemy” in using or rather misusing God’s name …or that of the Saints etc.

Profanity in this sense is to take what is holy (like the name of God) and use it in a profane (ordinary) way …often described as a venial sin…(or perhaps even not a sin due to habit …or inadvertence etc)… still of course something not to be done!

Blasphemy on the other hand is objectively gravely sinful…which in this sense would be to use the name of God in a way that expresses hatred etc towards God (or similar…)

Hardon: catholicreference.net/index.cfm?id=32193

Let us “hallow” his name…let us bless it …praise it… especially the name: Jesus
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👍 This.
 
Hi,

feeling guilty is a positive attitude. Pray & ask forgiveness directly from GOD.👍
 
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