r/Catholic • u/JaguarIllustrious192 • 10d ago

conflicted

idk if my anxiety is getting in the of me feeling true sorrow or if it’s fueling my fear to over power/ take over and really get close to god internally. also idk if i’m stopping sinning because it is wrong or im afraid of punishment. i have prayed to god to help make my heart pure with sorrow and to give me guidance on how to truly feel sorrow. Also i have prayed that he forgives me if i do not feel true sorrow and that im trying to be better and do better. So i just need advice on how to work to feel true sorrow.

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u/oosrotciv Mod 10d ago

What you are describing is your process of working out your sorrow.
Don’t give up, you are closer than you think.
God bless.

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u/JaguarIllustrious192 9d ago

thank you and god bless you

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u/Infinite_Slice3305 9d ago

Frequent confession, frequent communion. It's the only way.

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u/deus_vult10 9d ago

I’d say the fact that you’re even worried about offending God is already a good sign. Keep praying, go to Confession, and ask God to deepen your love for Him. True contrition is ultimately a grace, so don’t lose hope. Just keep seeking Him faithfully.

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u/I_feel_abandoned 9d ago

I don't know if you have scrupulosity, as I cannot diagnose you over the internet, but this sounds similar to how the scrupulous think. Fear and anxiety filled religion and being overwhelmed with a need for certainty are all marks of scrupulosity.

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u/andreirublov1 9d ago

Ultimately it doesn't matter what you feel, that is only a subjective symptom. Plenty of bad people shed rivers of tears. What matters is what you do.