Need your Help

[seanom]

Hi everyone,
The devil has recently made me fear I committed a mortal sin cos my gum was bleeding I think and I swallowed the blood about 35mins before Holy Communion. I went to Holy Communion telling myself basically that it doesn’t count etc.
I was a little scrupulous after, I went to confession and confessed my sins and received absolution but I didnt confess that scruple I had. Now he is trying to make me avoid going to Holy Communion this evening and it’s giving me a lack of peace. Any help please.
Thanks and God Bless

 

[R_C]

The Church even allows water and medicines to be ingested. What you describe is absolutely not a problem. Food (ex. a dish of pasta or a steak) or drinks (ex. a can of soda) would certainly break the Eucharistic fast, but not what you described. And you certainly need not confess venial sins or scruples.

My advice is that in the following days you ask your confessor for a few minutes of spiritual direction on scrupulosity, which may be most beneficial for your soul.

I think - I went through a lot of scruples at one point - that you are a bit too afraid of our Beloved. Jesus is eager to receive you in Communion, for it is a fact that he who loves more rejoices more at the presence of the loved one. If you are not in a state of mortal sin and have not consumed any food or drinks (other than water and medicine) within one hour, for the love of God go, Jesus is waiting for you!

"Take courage, it is I. do not be afraid."

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