Should I confess this or talk to a priest?

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Something really weird happened as I received the Eucharist the last couple weeks. I received and almost choked on the Eucharist when I was consuming. I’m sure it was just a coincidence. But the thought was in my mind- that’s never happened to me before. And then last Mass as I was receiving the Eucharist this thought cursing Jesus came into my mind as I was receiving. I could even see the words. That scared me - it was almost like a demon- and I dismissed it right away with a thought that “you have no power over me”. That only happened once previously in confession but I did not confess it yet.

Being someone with some anxiety I worry about this next time I receive our Lord in the Eucharist. Any thoughts on how to deal with this if it happens again? I don’t know if this is sin as obviously I did not think of this on purpose but I hope to mention it in confession to help me be at peace receiving Eucharist. Or should I talk to a priest outside of confession?
 
It sounds like intrusive thoughts. You have anxiety. It’s easy to let these things be more than they really are. Be at peace.

-Fr ACEGC
 
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Being someone with some anxiety
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Being someone with anxiety, and it sounds like maybe intrusive thoughts also, you should indeed speak to your priest for spiritual direction. This isn’t something for the confessional, but rather for a sit down conversation with your priest about your anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

Also seek help for your anxiety and intrusive thoughts with a mental health professional.
 
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