Sinned after praying

[callmeChris]

So I went to confession yesterday like i tend to do as a practicing Catholic, and I made firm commitment like everyone else here to avoid sin. well one day later (today) on the day where our Holy Father dedication this day to the world’s consecration to the immaculate heart of Mary. I felt tempted to masturbate, and I even felt the urge and evil creeping on me so I prayed the rosary for my personal intentions out of respect and Love for our Blessed Mother. After i finished the rosary and I assured myself in my heart that the rosary was said in the state of grace and removed the devil from my presence…not long after I felt the urge come stronger and come upon me hard. And of course i fell into temptation I kinda feel very rotten and guilty for sinning after praying the rosary.
I guess this means that the devil is most intimidated by me. That he attacks me with full force the closer I get to Mary and Jesus. I shall not despair for in my frail weakness I’ll shall find my Lord and my Blessed Mother once again. Satan may tempt me and at times prevail, in the end as long as I keep my eyes towards God who shall have the final victory. Amen.

 

[Skyhighblue34]

Umm was there a question you had? You kinda just told a story… Usually people ask questions… But good for you if you resisted it. Eventually the urge goes away after a few months.

 

[davyvfr]

So I went to confession yesterday like i tend to do as a practicing Catholic, and I made firm commitment like everyone else here to avoid sin. well one day later (today) on the day where our Holy Father dedication this day to the world’s consecration to the immaculate heart of Mary. I felt tempted to masturbate, and I even felt the urge and evil creeping on me so I prayed the rosary for my personal intentions out of respect and Love for our Blessed Mother. After i finished the rosary and I assured myself in my heart that the rosary was said in the state of grace and removed the devil from my presence…not long after I felt the urge come stronger and come upon me hard. And of course i fell into temptation I kinda feel very rotten and guilty for sinning after praying the rosary.
I guess this means that the devil is most intimidated by me. That he attacks me with full force the closer I get to Mary and Jesus. I shall not despair for in my frail weakness I’ll shall find my Lord and my Blessed Mother once again. Satan may tempt me and at times prevail, in the end as long as I keep my eyes towards God who shall have the final victory. Amen.

Find things to keep yourself busy like volunteering

 

[callmeChris]

Umm was there a question you had? You kinda just told a story… Usually people ask questions… But good for you if you resisted it. Eventually the urge goes away after a few months.

oh I’m sorry i kinda got lost in my train of thought but I’m simply curious if the graces i received from praying the rosary in the state of grace are still “valid” despite me falling into sin shortly after praying. Idk how to word it any better but of course when you’re in the state of grace any good deed/work of charity and prayer bears much fruit as opposed to doing those in the state of sin where the church says no graces can be obtained for you but for others.

In layman terms: Since I prayed the rosary in the state of grace, and that rosary which i offered to Jesus and Mary for the intention i applied it to - are the graces in any way “detracted” because I sinned shortly after?

 

[Cartesian]

Don’t be too hard on yourself. I recommend you to say an Act of Contrition and commit yourself to reconciler again with God through confession as soon as you can.

Meanwhile, learn that chastity as any other virtue takes practice. Never take it for granted even if you just prayed a rosary or came out of confession.

The good news are that God gave you a brilliant mind. You don’t have to be slave to your appetites. You can control them with your mind, until you can use your body inside the vocation of marriage, My particular strategy is to remember that the happiness brought by masturbation is only ephemeral and from the flesh. On the opposite side, the happiness from the spirit is much more lasting and intense. So, keep enriching your spiritual health, there are many ways that you can do it.

 

[Cartesian]

oh I’m sorry i kinda got lost in my train of thought but I’m simply curious if the graces i received from praying the rosary in the state of grace are still “valid” despite me falling into sin shortly after praying. Idk how to word it any better but of course when you’re in the state of grace any good deed/work of charity and prayer bears much fruit as opposed to doing those in the state of sin where the church says no graces can be obtained for you but for others.

In layman terms: Since I prayed the rosary in the state of grace, and that rosary which i offered to Jesus and Mary for the intention i applied it to - are the graces in any way “detracted” because I sinned shortly after?

I can’t give an exact answer to this question as I am not familiar with the graces from the rosary.

However, we should remember how Our Lord would welcome the sinners. Who more than us sinners, but repented would enjoy the forgiveness of God?

In addition, remember that most prayers of the rosary acknowledge our state of sinners. Werther on “Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners” or “And forgive us our trespasses” it always there present our longing for contrition. Thus, although we distanced ourselves from God through sin, we should never underestimate the loving force of God.

 

[Lasting_faith]

Same things has happen to me, sometimes a bit too often, but all we can do is to pray and confess. It ain’t easy but the only right thing. The devil has nothing to do with masturbation, it is just a way to express it. The need of sexual plesure is a normal thing, and if the person is not married that is, alas, the only way. With time we may learn to control it, or we should. Masturbation is most likely the top-ten sin, no matter what gender we are, men have more courage to confess it though, but girls/women do it as well. Masturbation is a mortal sin so you need to confess it, but have faith in your self, there will come the day when you can say “OK, I will not fall this time, I take a walk instead”, and when that day come you have learned to control your urge, and that day is victory for your soul.

 

[eva77]

You did try to resist. Next time (and there will be one) try leaving your present location, and go out to a public place, or to a friend’s. If its at night and you can’t step outside, pick your phone and call someone, or place your bible on your lap (can’t do it while staring at it).

Meanwhile, try and make confession soon. God bless.

 

[Skyhighblue34]

oh I’m sorry i kinda got lost in my train of thought but I’m simply curious if the graces i received from praying the rosary in the state of grace are still “valid” despite me falling into sin shortly after praying. Idk how to word it any better but of course when you’re in the state of grace any good deed/work of charity and prayer bears much fruit as opposed to doing those in the state of sin where the church says no graces can be obtained for you but for others.

In layman terms: Since I prayed the rosary in the state of grace, and that rosary which i offered to Jesus and Mary for the intention i applied it to - are the graces in any way “detracted” because I sinned shortly after?

Mmmm I’d have to go with yes. Those graces you received from praying the rosary were detracted. Seeing as mortal sin separates us from Him, it makes sense that any and all grace would be stripped of us as well. Also, take notice of praying the rosary while you’re in that fallen state, then pray it again after confession. To me I think I felt a big difference somehow. But yeah, like one of these guys said, distraction is key. Prayer can help, but distraction is important. In psychology, whenever a drug addict is near a place he’s done it before, the urge will strike. You have to stay away from places that remind you of it. Just get out of the house, or do chores. Do something that keeps you out of your head. Out of all the things that can help a person quit, distraction and prayer top the list.