Help with Scrupulosity and Discernment

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Tonight I was praying and something made me question whether or not I should be asking Mary to pray for me. I asked the Lord for clarity and discernment, and asked that He might send His Holy Spirit, appealing to the Cross of Christ for a positive answer. I think I was trying to pray as a Protestant, because I was struggling with doubting my direction as a Catholic. I then got this horrible fear that if I said the Hail Mary, I would also in my heart be rejecting the Holy Spirit and blaspheming Him. It was a really confusing time, but in the end I reverted back to the conviction that whatever was leading me away from the Grace I had been receiving was from not from God. Since then I’ve been very afraid that I have consented to the Blasphemy thoughts and feelings I’ve been having, and the sense of peace I had earlier is gone. By the grace of God, I can now discern that this isn’t a sign I’m in Mortal sin, but I know I’m being tested. I just wanted to come here so that I might be able to receive prayer from my brothers and sisters, because I don’t want to turn away from God in this moment of mental struggle.
 
Praying that the Lord may grant you guidance and strength for your trials.

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
 
Sounds as if you are on the right road. Just because you’re not yet a catholic does not mean you can’t speak with a priest, we all need help on our journey. May you find that which you seek.
 
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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Bdonoho said:
Tonight I was praying and something made me question whether or not I should be asking Mary to pray for me. I asked the Lord for clarity and discernment, and asked that He might send His Holy Spirit, appealing to the Cross of Christ for a positive answer. I think I was trying to pray as a Protestant, because I was struggling with doubting my direction as a Catholic. I then got this horrible fear that if I said the Hail Mary, I would also in my heart be rejecting the Holy Spirit and blaspheming Him. It was a really confusing time, but in the end I reverted back to the conviction that whatever was leading me away from the Grace I had been receiving was from not from God. Since then I’ve been very afraid that I have consented to the Blasphemy thoughts and feelings I’ve been having, and the sense of peace I had earlier is gone. By the grace of God, I can now discern that this isn’t a sign I’m in Mortal sin, but I know I’m being tested. I just wanted to come here so that I might be able to receive prayer from my brothers and sisters, because I don’t want to turn away from God in this moment of mental struggle.
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Praying for you.
 
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.

Mary is a great intercessor! What son doesn’t listen to his mother? All power flows from Christ, but He enables us, His servants, to use it. When we act in accordance with Christ, we are working with Christ!
 
OUR LADY OF MENTAL PEACE PRAYER

O Lady of Mental Peace,
Mother of Tranquility and
Mother of Hope,
look upon me in this time
of disquiet and weakness.
Still my restless spirit,
teach my searching heart to know
that God’s love for me
is unchanging and that the suffering
which He may will for me now
is to draw me closer to Him.
Let thy gentle peace and His —
which the world cannot give —
be always with me, that I may
be sanctified: and then:
I beseech thee
for the grace to bring this
peace to others.
Jesus, My Savior, I give myself
entirely to Thee through Mary:
Our Lady of Mental Peace,
pray for me!
Amen.
 
Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell, satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
 
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