sin question

[taylormcbee]

Hi can someone help me . I am having a hard time determining what is a sin or not and whether its mortal or venial. First off what is an uncharitable thought (concrete example please ). Second is getting frustrated at work anger if you keep it to yourself and don’t hold grudges? third what about profanity I let a minor word (d**m) slip out twice and wonder if i need to mention it in confession.
Thank you for your help

 

[billcu1]

Hi can someone help me . I am having a hard time determining what is a sin or not and whether its mortal or venial. First off what is an uncharitable thought (concrete example please ). Second is getting frustrated at work anger if you keep it to yourself and don’t hold grudges? third what about profanity I let a minor word (d**m) slip out twice and wonder if i need to mention it in confession.
Thank you for your help

IMO those words are venial. Keep going to Mass. That forgives venial sin. When in doubt ask your priest.

 

[Cadian]

Hi can someone help me . I am having a hard time determining what is a sin or not and whether its mortal or venial. First off what is an uncharitable thought (concrete example please ). Second is getting frustrated at work anger if you keep it to yourself and don’t hold grudges? third what about profanity I let a minor word (d**m) slip out twice and wonder if i need to mention it in confession.
Thank you for your help

Uncharitable thoughts are anything that is contrary to Love. Meaning if the thought was not for the benefit of the other, then it is uncharitable. We all have passing thoughts that are of this nature from time to time. These are temptations at first and can lead the Soul into sin if one dwells on it and doesn’t dismiss it and say in the moment: “God forgive me for my lack of Love.” Don’t get wrapped around the axil about “thoughts” this way leads to scrupulosity. Just dismiss them the best you can as soon as they pop into your mind. If they persist, do not act on them in thought or deed. Keep praying for the strength to resist them and offer your struggle up for those that do not resist the same temptation.

Concrete example: Thinking someone is a jerk and formulating all current and future opinions about said person without knowing all the facts as to why the person may have acted as they did. Remember, they are sinners also, and have their own struggles.

It is ok to get angry. Anger is not “bad”. Unjustified anger is “bad”. Anger is how we recognize injustice. If as you said you don’t hold a grudge then there may be no sin. Consult your confessor to be sure.

Profanity: if you don’t take the Name of the Lord in vein or don’t have completely hateful intentions in your heart when you slip and speak “course words” ( e.g. words that do not take the Name of the Lord in vein) then they are venial. Still confess them if you go to confession but, know that the first part of the mass ( the confidior ) takes care of venial sins. You are only obligated to confesses mortal sins but, it is a good practice to partake of the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly.

Be at peace and know God loves you.