On the Chastity Ring

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For a chastity ring, must it have the promise of remaining pure until marriage, or can it carry over into remaining pure forever, such as if one was called to the priesthood or consecrated religious life? Of course, married people must stay chaste, but for me, I wish to wear one to remind myself to stay pure and open to God’s Will for me, whether diaconate/priestly life, or marriage.
 
Chastity rings or purity rings aren’t part of Catholic teaching, so you can wear one for whatever good purpose you want and it will be your personal choice what it reminds you of.
 
I don’t think chastity rings are a formal thing. If you want to wear something as a reminder to practice virtue around sex, you can make whatever rules you want for it. It’s your own personal thing.
 
I always found christens that try to push the idea of chastity rings infuriating. They believe things like “The chemical bond between people during sex is never as strong as the first time.” As if for whatever reason should your partner die you’ll never experience the same marital bliss as the first time.

Or that the chemical bonding between mother and child during nursing is comparable.

Karan, its the same freaking hormone released when you hug someone. Don’t even.
 
Welp, I guess those answers answer my question. Thank you guys 🙂
 
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They believe things like “The chemical bond between people during sex is never as strong as the first time.” As if for whatever reason should your partner die you’ll never experience the same marital bliss as the first time.
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The first time is often the worst time for many couples.

Also as Christians we believe in redemption so the idea of purity over chastity is confusing to me.
 
Some of the chastity ring promoters also carry some pretty heavy baggage around virginity and gender roles.

Not all of them, but enough that it’s poisoned the well of chastity teaching…
 
You can get a St. Philomena cord. Its white and red. Traditionally worn around waist but I would imagine St. Philomena would not mind if you wore it as a bracelet etc. As a reminder…
 
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The first time is often the worst time for many couples.
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Without oversharing, yeah. The first time you do anything you’re prone to being awkward and clumsy. Apply that to sex and it’s doubly true.
 
It’s made of that plasticky cord stuff at least ours is. Our dds wear this as a reminder to stay pure. I tried to download it for you but it failed. The chaplet is red and white too.
 
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I read about it, and one place said that only a priest of the Sanctuary of St. Philomena may bless it. Is that true?
 
I had my priest bless ours. I find this Holy reminder helpful for my older kids and combine that with brief chaplet is effective.
 
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Sounds great, I’ll look into it. At least this is a sacramental, as the chastity ring is not. Though wearing it might be awkward, as it’s a bit long for a bracelet, so I’ll wear it around my waist around my belt line. St Philomena, pray for us.
 
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