Struggle with same-sex attraction

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Can I ask for your prayers as I go through a difficult time with my same-sex attraction? Recently the “gravitational pull” of my SSA has been getting stronger, and it seems that there’s a part of me that wants it to. At the same time the “pull” from my faith seems to be getting weaker. As a result I find myself veering more towards certain behaviours that put me in occasion of sexual sin and simultaneously my commitment to my faith seems to be becoming weaker. Superficially I seem to be doing everything “right” - weekly Confession and communion, daily rosary, etc. But everything connected to my faith feels “hollow” and empty at the moment and I’m deriving pleasure from things related to my SSA. I’d really appreciate your prayers at this time. Thanks.
 
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Can I ask for your prayers as I go through a difficult time with my same-sex attraction? Recently the “gravitational pull” of my SSA has been getting stronger, and it seems that there’s a part of me that wants it to. At the same time the “pull” from my faith seems to be getting weaker. As a result I find myself veering more towards certain behaviours that put me in occasion of sexual sin and simultaneously my commitment to my faith seems to be becoming weaker. Superficially I seem to be doing everything “right” - weekly Confession and communion, daily rosary, etc. But everything connected to my faith feels “hollow” and empty at the moment and I’m deriving pleasure from things related to my SSA. I’d really appreciate your prayers at this time. Thanks.
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I will pray for you and ask my patron saint (Padre Pio) to pray for you as well.
 
I will include your intention in my Divine Mercy chaplet today.
 
I’m sorry you are having difficulties. I will pray for you.
 
I’ll be praying too. Ask our Heavenly Father to fill your heart with His love. I’m dealing with some addictions and sometimes I feel my prayers are empty. Try your best and ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with God’s love. I don’t know if you’re dealing with impurity like me, but ask the Holy Spirit to let you see everyone as God’s children. I do a nightly novena prayer to the Holy Spirit and it’s been helping me a lot.
 
I pray that God gives you the graces and the strength to resist temptation and to stay true to the tenets of the faith. May He guide, guard and protect you from all harm (physical, spiritual, emotional, etc.) as you live a life dedicated to God.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be a world without end
Amen.
 
I’ve been there . . . my whole life. You might find some of my experience helpful. I’ve created a website as a ministry to people like us: simonjamesonline.com.
 
“Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.” Ephesians 6: 24 (NIV)
“Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in immortality:” Ephesians 6:24 (NAB)

Romans Chapters 1 and 2 describe how God took away the free grace that he gave out to everyone due to his wrath for their idol worship. Every human has certain tendancies that without God’s grace, we self-indulge and the tendancy is more prevalent. In Romans Chapter 2, God explicitly tells us not to point the finger at our neighbor who lacks grace in some aspect, because we lack grace in another aspect. So, it is wrong to condemn each other.

We need God’s grace to overcome self-indulgence. If we don’t already have God’s grace in a certain area, in order to receive His grace, we need to show Him that we Love Jesus with an undying love. You are going to have to rekindle your relationship with Jesus by courting and romancing Him so you can strengthen your faith in Him.

Perhaps you can do this by taking a Bible study course, learning and undertanding the meaning of prayers that you recite, and reciting them faithfully, and seeking spiritual and possibly psychological counsel to elimininate obsticles that block you from building your relationship with Christ. You can consider getting involved with Theology of the Body in order to learn the principles of “chastity.” Pray that your grace is restored in this area of self-indulgence. The Bible further teaches that God grants grace to those who humble themselves. So, learn to be more humble in the aspects of your life that contribute towards this particular self-indulgence.

In the name of Jesus, I pray that that you are given the peace and grace over this issue that you would like to claim as a child of God.

God Bless!
 
ssa_trad_cath said:
Can I ask for your prayers as I go through a difficult time with my same-sex attraction? Recently the “gravitational pull” of my SSA has been getting stronger, and it seems that there’s a part of me that wants it to. At the same time the “pull” from my faith seems to be getting weaker. As a result I find myself veering more towards certain behaviours that put me in occasion of sexual sin and simultaneously my commitment to my faith seems to be becoming weaker. Superficially I seem to be doing everything “right” - weekly Confession and communion, daily rosary, etc. But everything connected to my faith feels “hollow” and empty at the moment and I’m deriving pleasure from things related to my SSA. I’d really appreciate your prayers at this time. Thanks.
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God bless you my friend.My heart goes out to you.You are very brave and I pray Our Lord will help you.

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
ssa_trad_cath said:
Can I ask for your prayers as I go through a difficult time with my same-sex attraction? Recently the “gravitational pull” of my SSA has been getting stronger, and it seems that there’s a part of me that wants it to. At the same time the “pull” from my faith seems to be getting weaker. As a result I find myself veering more towards certain behaviours that put me in occasion of sexual sin and simultaneously my commitment to my faith seems to be becoming weaker. Superficially I seem to be doing everything “right” - weekly Confession and communion, daily rosary, etc. But everything connected to my faith feels “hollow” and empty at the moment and I’m deriving pleasure from things related to my SSA. I’d really appreciate your prayers at this time. Thanks.
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Praying for you, brother. God bless
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
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