Please, I need Help ~ SSA

[DhoxaPatri]

If i’m being honest i’m really fricken nervous but kyrie eleeison here it goes. I’m asking for prayer intentions for… to be honest i’m not even sure what to ask for specifically. I’m a male (very quite young) who has same sex attraction.

It’s so hard, my fellow human beings. I’m trying to refrain from getting too personal, however I feel like people who have what I have are so misunderstood. The world says it’s okay and yet my religion says it’s not; I turn to my religion for guidance and help and yet I’m treated as an outsider and aren’t given the help I need. Sometimes it’s okay, it’s bearable [bearable as in the idea of having relations with a man (whether sexual or relationship wise)]. Sometimes the idea is stuck in my head and i fantasize and oh lord it’s so hard.

You know what’s the craziest part? I’m still loyal to Christ. Well, i shouldn’t say loyal because i sun way too often. Rather i always feel drawn to Christ. Is it the call to the priesthood? Is the lord saying don’t be scared do come to me? Or am i just crazy, I mean cmon… a priest with same sex attraction? Now that would make some news!

It’s just that i’m too weak and i feel the temptations of the flesh and of my attraction and i turn away. I yearn for the consolation. I yearn for the embrace. I yearn for that warmth and i don’t feel it.

So now i turn to you, my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Please, please, please pray for me. Pray for me for i don’t know whatever seems fit. Please.

Kyrie Eleesion.

Edit: A name? Let us use “Joel” (pronounced “Joe-El”), just like the Old Testament prophet who kept on complaining to the Israelites haha. Please pray for me, Joel.

 

[TwoNames]

I will pray for you.

Also, please listen to this video. You will find much consolation in that, I’m sure. God loves you big time! I was inspired by the following video. Really deeply. He says all that I would like to tell you, but even more, because he is very wise.

 

[Greenfields]

Praying for you .

 

[DivineMercy01]

I feel like people who have what I have are so misunderstood.

Have you heard of Eden Invitation? It’s an apostolate for Catholics who experience SSA. It might be worth looking into for community, support, etc.

The world says it’s okay and yet my religion says it’s not;

All faithful Catholics, SSA or not, can relate to this. It is counter-cultural to be Catholic. We all experience persecution and despair. It is all part of the cross. Keep persevering. You are strong. God will not abandon you.

 

[Inbonum]

You have to fight against temptation from beggining, that’s the key. Then it doesn’t matter is it SSA or OSA etc. It’s hard to catch great fire when it’s already there, smash it from the start.

We are all called to live purity/chastity in accordance to our state of life.
Find spiritual director or regular confessor to help you on your way.
God bless you.

Adding you to my Divine Mercy chaplet

 

[Prayer-Partner7]

I pray that our Heavenly Father provides a boost of (re)direction and other blessings in your life. Continue to seek/develop personal relationships with God the Father and Christ Jesus.

General comments: Note well that God is not a remote/abstract concept; He can be known (at least in a small way) on a personal level. Additionally note that although Christ Jesus suffered and was killed for humankind, a better way to frame that statement is that He was tortured and killed for your sins, my sins, etc., etc. God’s grace had a big cost; we all need to strive to respond appropriately.

 

[PracticallyCatholic]

If you are experiencing desires or urges which cause you distress your best option is a licensed therapist.

 

[Wampa]

OP, I recommend that you look into the Courage Apostolate. They do an amazing job of assisting on this issue and finding the proper balance of truth and mercy.

 

[fisherman_carl]

Praying for you.