Need Help! please Fr. Serpa anybody!

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I used to have to masturbate a lot and now I have reconzied that that is a sin to my god and I try not to do it anymore but many times I have failed and masturbate, I dont know what to do anymore I need help everytime I fall I feel gulity because I dont want to do it but sometimes it is so bad that I do it. Should I keep praying to the saints, the blessed virgin mary, and our lord Jesus. what else should I do.

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. ( Leviticus 20:7 )
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The scourging at the piller was for the sins of the flesh. When you fall into the temptation of the flesh, that is another wound. Try to do a decade of the rosary meditating on the scourging when tempted. See the pain that it cause’s. It is not a victimless sin. Make peace with the Lord in the confessional. Tim
 
thank you I have a long way to go but with the blessed virgin marys help, I am sure to be cured and yes I will go to the confession about It.
 
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thank you I have a long way to go but with the blessed virgin marys help, I am sure to be cured and yes I will go to the confession about It.
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You should have confidence in her. In fact, one of members here is on his way to convert to Catholic for he has overcome the same problem by the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Don’t forget to call out her name when you know the temptation comes to you.

You might also need to identify the root of the problem and find help in dealing with it. In the mean time, try to stay away from internet website, movies, magazine where there might be some pictures or scenes that makes you fall for this problem. Another thing you can do is to volunteer at the church, it helps you focus on God more.
 
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I used to have to masturbate a lot and now I have reconzied that that is a sin to my god and I try not to do it anymore but many times I have failed and masturbate, I dont know what to do anymore I need help everytime I fall I feel gulity because I dont want to do it but sometimes it is so bad that I do it. Should I keep praying to the saints, the blessed virgin mary, and our lord Jesus. what else should I do.

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God. ( Leviticus 20:7 )
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Do not feel alone; in my years I struggled with the same temptation.

First: Go to confession, and seek the advice from the priest. If he is a good priest, ask to be accountable to him, so that every time you need to talk to him about your temptation. Keep trying and do not give up. I know it feels impossible at times to resist, but hang on as long as you can.

Second: Eliminate sin-realizing activities. What I mean by this is, if there are certain situations, such as being alone for a long time or things like that that might make your mind wander where it ought not go, be ready to leave that situation, or find something to do like read something that interests you that is religious in content, or pray a chaplet.

Third: Use the sacramentals. Place a holy water font at the front door. Make a home altar with a picture of Christ, Mary, or your patron saint. If you are struggling with masturbation, St.Joseph, being the Patron of Manliness and Fatherhood would be a good choice too. Pray a rosary a day, meditating on each event. Place a crucifix above every bed in your house.

Fourth: Get a green scapular and get it blessed by a priest. It can be especially effective in fighting faithlessness, temptation, and increases your desire to serve God (As long as it is used with the proper disposition.

I hope these suggestions help you. I struggled with the same problems earlier in my life, as many have. Don’t loose hope! Above all, worship Christ in the Eucharist.

God bless you, I’ll be praying for you.
 
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