How can I stop this sin?

[SarahLovesGod]

Hi. I am in middle school and I go to an all girls catholic school. I consider myself to be a overall good person - attempting to live a good life for God. However, there is this one sin that always gets me and I have a VERY hard time breaking. Yes-it is a mortal sin. And I go to church everyday-and right before communion I ask myself “should I be taking communion?” I always convince myself that since there has been to time or oppurtunity to confess-that I am okay if I say an act of contrition. But then I’ll go home and do
the sin again! I am sorry-but I just can’t stop myself. I’m worried that Im going to
hell if I die tomorrow (since I’ve been taking communion with a mortal sin) and I’m trying to pray to Mary for grace to help me stop but i just can’t stop! But the real question is:can I get communion with the intention in my head that I’m going to stop this sin and all my sins and go to confession the next time we have it? Thank you for Reading!!!

 

[Fr.Vincent_Serpa]

Hi,

If you are in the state of mortal sin, do NOT receive Holy Communion until you have gone to Confession. To receive in the state of mortal sin is itself another mortal sin.

Perhaps you need to curb your imaginiation so that you won’t be so tempted to fall. Also, spend some time each day before the Blessed Sacrament–say ten to fifteen minutes during mid-day recess–if the school allows this.

I will send you a reflection on the Lord’s passion to read each day. He loves you and will give you the strength you need if you really want it. You are in my prayers.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.