Masturbation and Mortal Sin

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When those amorous feelings hit a certain level they become extremely distracting… so distracting that it is immensely difficult to focus on your tasks. Any little thing can trigger the feelings to an intensity that makes you feel like you might lose your mind.

If the above is the case for you- then all you can do his pray and if you fail accept that you at least tried. Go to confession and start over again.

Do you know how many people show up at confession every week to confess masturbation? It is as common as gluttony! At least the masturbation sin doesn’t make you fat. 🙂
 
twoangels said:
Mark, the Church can only state what are grave offenses and thus are potentially mortal sins. Even the Catechism acknowledges the deminished use of the will from force of habit or addiction.
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Hi twoangels…

I disagree…I think it is possible to know when you are commiting a mortal sin. We can make rational judgements pertaining to sin, the Church has equipped us in this matter. It is important for anyone committing a sin to know the whether he is committing a mortal sin or venial… as you may well know…

For a sin to be mortal, three conditions must exist at the same time.
  1. It must be of a grave matter; (for example adultery, this includes masterbation, see ten commandments)
  2. It must be committed with full knowledge that it is a mortal sin;
  3. It must be committed with full consent. [Full consent means to do it “voluntarily.”] (C.C.C. # 1857)
So if he knows its a grave matter and he still goes ahead and does it, he commits a mortal sin, which needs confessing. He cant take communion untill he confesses, otherswise he will be committing another sacriledge.

I dont believe in Shaking Fein’s hand in this, he needs someone to kick him into shape, so he overcomes this sin the quicker. And ask him to suffer for Christ sake instead.

I doubt he is a “sex” addict already at the age of 16!
 
You’re normal. I do not know of one person who has never done so, and I’ve talked to many people. I have lots of friends, we talk about things.

However, when you come across it, think of something else, do something else. Luckily I don’t have this problem, but many people do.
 
Joe_5859 said:
I know you’re trying to ease the OP’s burden, but this is not an accurate representation of what the Church means by full knowledge. Recall CCC 1860 (emphasis added):

Unintentional ignorance can diminish or even remove the imputability of a grave offense. But no one is deemed to be ignorant of the principles of the moral law, which are written in the conscience of every man.

The natural moral law is written on each of our hearts. We cannot excuse ourselves simply because we may not have “believed” 100% that that act was mortally sinful. It doesn’t work that way.

My opinion is that we should really leave the severity of the OP’s culpability to a conversation between him and his confessor. To say either “It’s definitely a mortal sin; your eternal soul is in peril!” or “It’s definitely not a mortal sin; don’t worry about even going to Confession over it” is, I think, beyond the capability of anyone here to assess with certitude.

The OP’s best bet is Confession. A priest should be able to offer much better guidance than any of us here.
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To Joe5859

Unintentional ignorance can diminish or even remove the imputability of a grave offense. But no one is deemed to be ignorant of the principles of the moral law, which are written in the conscience of every man.

Question for Joe5859, or anyone else who can post an answer :

If no one is deemed to be ignorant of the principles of the moral law, which are written in the conscience of every man, then how can the Catholic Church write anything about the concept or notion of Unintentional ignorance which can diminish or even remove the imputability of a grave offense?

Unintentional ( or intentional ) ignorance should not exist, if the natural moral law is written on each of our hearts.

There should be no need for any religious or moral instruction of our children, if all the principles of the moral law, were written in the conscience of every man.

Example: A teen boy should not have to be given the knowledge that stroking his erection is a grave offense and a mortal sin, because he would already know that it was.

I believe that most of our morality comes from whatever we are taught by others.
From JAW642 on 12/21/2010
 
The Priest forgave your sins. Don’t fall into despair. You can turn your life around and avoid whatever turns you on.
 
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