Strange/disturbing thoughts while at Mass

[Mastiff_Eng]

When I was at Mass today in front of the Blessed Sacrament, I had evil thoughts it was very strange.

I was just looking at the tabernacle, when something happened and evil thoughts just came into my head, about burning the host I have no idea what caused it, it was not even my own thoughts willingly.

Although it was very brief and sudden I just saw the host in the monstrance burst into fire,
so is this sinful and evil?

I know I should go to confession about this very disturbing incident.

 

[MichaelHowling]

Absolutly this in no way sinful. Please don’t let it disturb your soul!

This is a perfect example of what the demonic does.
Angels…by their very name describes what they do…angels mean “messengers”. They bring messages from God to us and us to God. The demonic are fallen angels…or fallen “messengers”. …they bring divisive messages all the time! And if this truly came out of no where (meaning you’re not a pyro or this happens regularly or what not and you’re predisposed…)then it may very well be demonic

When they put thoughts in your head…you aren’t held accountable…if you purposely stew in them or act on them…THEN you may be going into the realm of sin.

But if you did not will your thoughts, you are not accountable and did not sin.

More evidence of it being demonic is that it achieved it’s end and it SEEMS demonic: taking your mind outside of holy thoughts at mass, it attacked Jesus in the tabernacle, it disturbed you and also made you fear and worry about your holiness…all signs of demonic.

If this ever happens again, just tell satan to go back to hell, and tell Jesus you feel horrible for having to see such things in your mind, but you’ll endour everything out of love for Him and for poor lost souls… in this way, you’ll flip what the devil is trying to do and help bring souls closer to God.

GOd bless

 

[klm120861]

Easiest way I know to deal with such thoughts:

St. Michael the Archangel
Defend us in battle
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray
And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host
Cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
Who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

I am totally familiar with random evil thoughts bouncing through your head without your permission. I am an EM and a couple of times it has been like this: (spoken): “The Body of Christ”. (mental): “St. Michael the Archangel”. “The Body of Christ”. “Defend us in battle”. Just rebuke it and go on. Often all you have to say is, “St. Michael the Archangel…” and he flees and leaves you alone.

At least if the enemy is messing with you you know you’re doing something right!
Kris

 

[Allegra]

I don’t think that this is a sin because you didn’t act in anyway. I wondered what you meant when you say that you saw the host burst into flame. Do you mean that you imagined this in your head or that you actually though the host had burst into flame. I would be concerned if it was the later, because it could be a hallucination.

 

[Aussieman88]

Some good answers here. Take a moment to remember what you saw. Did the host burst into flames or did you set it on fire? If you wanted to set it on fire and then saw it burning it could be a demon trying to make you do it. On the other hand If you saw the host burst into flames this could be from God. If the thought of you burning it came after this then it could just be the devils way of trying to combat God on what he just did.

Remember Luke 12; 49. Jesus says 'I come to set the world on fire and how I wish it were already ablaze."

Jesus wants us all to be on fire in our hearts with love for him. The Holy Spirit makes this happen (when it happens). Next time you receive the Eucharist, imagine seeing it ablaze with the fire of God as it goes into your mouth.

The devils won’t bother you with things like this if they are not scared of you. And you won’t receive a message like this from God if you have not positioned yourself in him to be able to see it. Either way, You must be on the verge of a spiritual breakthrough. Get excited about it. WoooHooo and I will pour out a portion of my spirit upon all flesh. haha ha I’m excited for you. When you pray try to pray with your whole heart. The Holy Spirit is about to rock your world.

 

[Deus_tecum]

When I was at Mass today in front of the Blessed Sacrament, I had evil thoughts it was very strange.

I was just looking at the tabernacle, when something happened and evil thoughts just came into my head, about burning the host I have no idea what caused it, it was not even my own thoughts willingly.

Although it was very brief and sudden I just saw the host in the monstrance burst into fire,
so is this sinful and evil?

I know I should go to confession about this very disturbing incident.

Tis evil but not you that is evil. That was a demon inspired thought. Such thoughts can come into the mind of even the most worthy saints. It is what you do with such thoughts that determines whether it becomes sin. “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”. You resist evil thoughts of the devil by refusing to entertain them. Simply be aware that they sometimes occur, rebuke the devil and the thought in the name of Christ, and continue to praise and thank the Lord. You are not being attacked because you are bad. You are being attacked because you are a Child of God.

“Ephesians 6
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

 

[bsroufek]

I often wrestle with Satan-inspired thoughts and images, regarding everything that is Holy.
It’s the Devil’s tactic to break your hope and confidence, making you feel filthy and sinful like him.

Don’t give it a moment’s thought, just keep praying and asking for Mercy so that you don’t have to endure much of it. Jesus said, in the Our Father, to pray that we not be led into temptation.

God bless!