I have blasphemed against the Holy Spirit

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When I started reading the bible I got negative thoughts I rebuked them and then a while I actually believed these thoughts and I was overthinking them and I repented but still cursed in my mind now I dont know if I can be guilty of sin. They say if u are worried then u probably haven’t commited it but the thing is… I’m not worried 😦 I used to be worried but after committing the same sin I feel like I have become numb to it. Any opinions on how I should deal with this
 
You need to talk to your pastor about having compulsive/intrusive thoughts and to a counselor as well.
 
You have to consent with your will to the thoughts for it to be grave matter. Since these thoughts are worrying you, you need to reject them as soon as they start and don’t dwell on them.
 
When I have these random thoughts or inappropriate feelings, I say in my mind “Get thee behind me”. Works for me.
 
I think I indulged in the thoughts too much that I actually cant repent properly 😐 But yeah thx for the advice ❤️
 
All you need to do is to say “I’m sorry” to God by going to Confession. Then pray that these thoughts in future will go away. I think the “sin against the Holy Spirit” is despairing of God’s forgiveness. Read a little about St. Faustina Kowalska and Divine Mercy.
 
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They say if u are worried then u probably haven’t commited it but the thing is… I’m not worried 😦 I used to be worried but after committing the same sin I feel like I have
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Notice the difference between voluntary doubt, involuntary doubt, and incredulity.

Catechism of the Catholic Church
2088 The first commandment requires us to nourish and protect our faith with prudence and vigilance, and to reject everything that is opposed to it. There are various ways of sinning against faith:

Voluntary doubt about the faith disregards or refuses to hold as true what God has revealed and the Church proposes for belief. Involuntary doubt refers to hesitation in believing, difficulty in overcoming objections connected with the faith, or also anxiety aroused by its obscurity. If deliberately cultivated doubt can lead to spiritual blindness.

2089 Incredulity is the neglect of revealed truth or the willful refusal to assent to it. …
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Don’t worry, you have not committed the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit that Jesus describes as unforgivable. CCC 1864 describes that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit consists of denying God’s forgiveness and grace, which can lead to final impenitence.
 
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is living a life of contempt for God’s grace. Since you’re still alive, you are not guilty of this sin. Obstinacy, persisting in the same sin without repentance, could lead to blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, but it seems clear that you are seeking repentance. Bring this up with your spiritual director and confessor, as this really requires a better understanding of the details of your spiritual life that no one over the Internet can give you.
 
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