Question about making a stupid promise before i knew anything about promises

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im quite scared about this so please help. this summer before i knew much about the faith i “promised” god to have 4 children if he stopped my anxiety. well my anxiety somewhat stopped im not sure. anyways i knew nothing about the faith and im sooooooo scared about that stupid promise. what if i want to become a priest or monk? what can i do? im not even sure i promised it, i just said ill give him 4 children. everything about that is so stupid but its giving me anxiety. i read some canon law saying the priests can dispense vows but im not sure this was an vow. im just scared i cant join a monastery or become a priest because of this. please help. i feel horrible
 
Making promises to God like that is likely driven by anxiety, since it can be a compulsive behavior. You need to speak to your priest and a counselor about matters such as this. Asking online will not help you. It will only exacerbate your condition by driving you to sell reassurance.

You are in my prayers.

-Fr ACEGC
 
This does not sound you are over your anxiety. Whether you are or not please talk to your priest.
 
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