I have become numb to sinning. To lusting. It’s almost that I do it at this point to feel. To speak to God. I sin so much and I’m tired. My threshold is so low. I’m writing this hoping that someday I will be free but I don’t even know if at some ppint i can be free. Its just about whens the next time i fall. I dont know how to feel about any of it and I dont knots what to do at this point. I need help, please pray for me and Amen.

My question is this. Yes, I am aware I have sculpulosity but it is this, I believe it is at least possible I could have incurred a automatic communication for denying that Pope Francis is the Pope online (though the culpability of this is in question since I said it online because I was angry at something I heard, not because I truly believe it in my heart, though I have questioned things and entertained the thought that Sedevecantism and Peter Diamond could be correct which by the power and guidance and conviction of the Holy Spirit and the grace of God my eyes are opened that they are in error and take the issues in the Church to extreme conclusions which go against Vatican 1 first of all and Fr Ripperger Exorcist has talked about some of the issues of sedevecantism and really how easy spiritual or intellectual pride can lead people astray especially people who claim to be “traditional” but in their pride, like the Protestant deformers reject Magisterial teaching and that of Vatican II a valid Ecumenical council like Peter Diamond of course). Anyways I will stop rambling, but I went to confession to 3 priest telling them about this concern of possible latae excommunication and they said stop worrying about it this is sculpulosity basically you are forgiven and trust in the mercy of Christ. My question is, if the priest told me you are fine and forgiven and can receive communion in the sacrament of confession, would God hold you accountable on judgement day if you were actually guilty of excommunication but when you seeked the authority of the Church in particular the Priest they said you weren’t excommunicated. I say this as humbly as I can not trying to seem prideful or anything like that, I genuinely am just concerned for the salvation of my soul, and nor do I intend to suggest I am more intelligent or knowledgeable than a priest who went through seminary, but I question if many priest have searched through the canon law, at least for me it is very hard to understand, and know what actually constitutes an excommunication and what to do in those situations. Should I reach out to the bishop or is that just sculpulosity? Of course after the priest told me you are forgiven I did receive communion because I tried my best to ignore the sculpulous thoughts and trust in the Divine Mercy of Christ. Was what I labeled a sculpulous though actually a justified thought and question to ask if I incurred excommunication? Again the question is if I took the steps to seek the authority of the Church and they said I’m fine because for some reason maybe they didn’t understand fully what I did by my failure per say to articulate what I did or a priest or even bishop just not understanding the canons (I say for myself it is hard to understand), would God still hold my accountable, would I be illicitly receiving communion or would God know I did the steps to seek the authority of Priest and not hold me accountable even if possibly it was an excommunication and the priest didn’t realize it or just dismissed this as another sculpulous thought I have? I appreciate any insight.

Hey Guys - I am a Catholic convert and have felt called for some time to create a podcast and recently did. It is titled “Sanctorum” and I read a biography about a Saint or Holy person and then discuss the main themes and characteristics in that persons life that made them Holy.

I would be incredibly appreciative of any feedback you all may have so I can improve. This has brought me a lot of peace and I hope it will have the same value for others as well. My most recent episode on Saint John Paul II is linked below.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0r24YKsNV84pX2JXCCGnsF?si=YFoaNPXNQsWNK5Q81v8xGA

When I was in college, I was fortunate to be part of an ecumenical Christian group that had invited me to be part of a small, committed men's group; there were about a half-dozen of us who would meet weekly, share our struggles openly, get a talk, go on occasional overnights, and be affirmed in our faith. I found it wonderful. Some of us shared about our struggles with personal failings, too personal to share in a larger setting. What was said in the group, stayed in the group, and with that came freedom.

This was decades ago. My son has just turned 17. He is too old for the youth group that is at church (which has opened its doors for jr-high/middle-school students), and the young adult groups in our area have a cut-off age at 18. I occassionaly attend a small group that has people of all ages, which means those who are decades, decades older than he is.

Recently I have been made aware of online communities for men; there's Reddit, of course, but I was thinking of something more committed, more private, and more set up for specific age groups. I've not joined Exodus 90, but it seems they have online communities (although it appears to be dead from April to December). Heroic Men, an app which specializes in men's talks, opened an app called "Heroic Brotherhood", which is an online community too. I'm sure there are others.

Anybody share any experiences of such a group? I am curious if such a group exists that he could sign up for.

Good morning from Texas Gents. Just wondering if any of you have recommendations of a good book on the life and diary of Saint Faustina. Thanks

Hello I am doing a global perspectives finals paper on abortion and one of my perspectives is catholic. I would appreciate your insights and if you could respond to my survey that would be great! All responses are anonymous and I am struggling to get responses so please help me! Thank you so much.

this is my survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedr4n4xXAcFk0qQX70uiYqcKovwGQxTyMINxWXD9rlUeZQ_w/viewform?usp=sf_link

Would you share everything with that person or no?

Hello, i have received a conditional baptism in 2022, however i haven't done a general confession, i only confessed the sins after the baptism because i have thought wrongly that the conditional baptism could wash all my sins, even if my baptism was valid (we don't have evidence that it was valid). Yesterday i was called to be wrong, i didn't know i should've done a general confession because there was miscommunication between the cathechists, the priest and i. So i probably got everything wrong... I know that i was not receiveing unworthily if i had no knowledge of this.

Should i refrain from communion until i do a general confession? Or can i confess my actual sins, receive communion and prepare to a general confession?

Or maybe crucifix?

I'm sorry if this type of post is not aloud, And I will try not to make this post to long.

Hail Mary!

I am looking to form a catholic group dedicated to the more contemplative life and spiritual warfare. A lot of catholic groups online seem to be more focused on social aspects and not so much on living out our faith together as true disciples of Christ. If you would be interested in group geared more towards deepening our walk with God and defending his church please reach out to me.

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God Bless.

So excited to see this!

https://youtu.be/02S9IcBPefw?si=NIHr5DjDNjU6Kl1h

Good afternoon from Texas Gents, Just wanted to get yalls opinion on the K of C. I've always seen them in the church from time to time, and my new parish has a group of members. I'm interested but I've heard things related to them having close ties to free masonry and what not. I'm hoping to get unbiased opinions here. Thank yall

Just wanted to share an upcoming free virtual summit for Catholic men. Speakers are Matthew Kelly, Jeff Joaquin, and Andreas Widmer on living our faith in and through work. 2 hours on Saturday Sep. 9th. Link to register: Gospel of Work: Heroic Men Summit - Sep 09 | Hopin

Hey, I looked for one and couldn't find one, so I made a discord server for Catholics struggling with mental health issues to form supportive friendships.

https://discord.gg/y9Fy6HDV2m

Again mods, please feel free to delete if a rule violation. God bless you all!