Stuck in a revolving door

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I got angry over something and at one point used the Lord’s name in vain.
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Speak to your priest.

Anger is an emotion, Jesus got angry. Anger is not a sin, we can commit sins when we are angry, but, sounds as if someone has given you some bad advice somewhere.

Using the Lord’s name in vain, that is a thing you need to discuss with your priest.

If I win the lottery or stub my toe and say “Oh my god”, that is not a grave sin.
 
You made me laugh. Thanks. I will take your advice. Praise God, in all matters.
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I don’t remember using the Lord’s name in vain until my college days. It is a stupid thing to do. I just got into the habit. I think I am capable of weaning myself off of that and profane words, as well. Thanks for your understanding and comments. Thanks for your kindness. I will pray for you. 🙏🙏🙏
 
Such is the way of life. None of us are perfect, as much as we try. I too keep repeating the same things much of the time myself, although, through God’s grace, I have overcome some of them and others might not be quite as bad as they used to be. God will never ever turn you away as long as you feel even the slightest sorrow for your sins. Just keep going to Confession frequently and go to Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
 
Thanks Friend, I do.
I think the trap set for me by the devil is my frustration about re-offending through the same sin.
I try to keep that in mind and to say, I will ask for absolution time and again, and try to control my self when tempted to swear using God’s name in vain.
Thanks for your support and good words!
God bless you!
 
Fits of anger is a work of the flesh (Gal 5:17-21). They are against the Spirit. We should always try to be transformed so that the fruits of the Spirit become more and more evident in us.

Usually there is a cause that can directly or indirectly manifest in the desire of the flesh. It’s good to try to find these causes through reflection and examination of ourselves.

As Christian and therefore being disciple of Jesus, we must strive to be more and more like Him by dying to the self. Focus on Jesus and less on the self.

God bless.
 
Lust
Gluttony
Greed
Sloth
Wrath
Envy
Pride

I used to look at these - every night - before bed - after my prayers.
Maybe, that might be something you could incorporate - in your routine.
Even memorize them.

As a side note, my grandmother used to say " Jesus, Mary and Joseph " - all three - at once !
It makes me smile…but she said it when very surprised and disappointed in something…
 
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I used to do this a lot. I was raised in a family where taking the Lord’s name in vain was what you did when angry. I worked hard to remove the more casual use of this. It took time but I don’t do that anymore. But interestingly when I get extremely angry something in me draws me back to wanting to shout this out. I don’t but I get put to the test.

The key for me though hasn’t been so much not using the Lord’s name in anger but in working on my anger. The anger is really my own selfishness and pride. I would be angry at the most ridiculous things.

The process of taming the anger and cursing is the same. First you get some awareness of it after the fact. You feel bad about the failure but you start to at least notice it. You then think how you don’t want to be like that. You then start to catch yourself right before you go wrong. Not every time but sometimes. In those times when you are aware you have a moment to chose what you want to do. If you make the right choice often enough the habit will wither. But it takes time.
 
michaelhager said:
Scott Hahn tells a great story about talking to his regular confessor and at one such reconciliation he tells the priest, “Father, I seem to be committing the same sins over and over again and it’s really starting to bother me.”

His confessor replied “So what are you saying? You want to try some new stuff?”
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That is…AWESOME.
 
This is all of us, every day…

Dear Lord,
So far I’ve done all right.
I haven’t gossipped,
haven’t lost my temper,
haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent.
I’m really glad about that.

But in a few minutes, God,
I’m going to get out of bed.
And from then on,
I’m going to need a lot more help.

God bless!
 
JackMcCoy said:
I guess I should be happy I made it to Sunday and to Mass.
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And that’s the whole point isn’t it?

Just keep trying, and every time you slip, offer a little prayer of contrition, ask for strength to do better. As soon as you do it, you know you did. Ask for forgiveness and strength, God knows you are repentant, and then make it back to confession when you can but don’t wrap yourself in anxiety about it.

It’s not a serious sin under those conditions. Serious sin is knowing it’s a sin, and intentionally choosing to go ahead and do it.

I am praying for you, I’m sure others here are also!

God bless
 
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