Ignazio Magrì wrote: |
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Hi, guys —
Today I made a mistake (by waking up later because I was tired), and I was angry because of this. Then, in my head, I heard what probably seemed to be the voice of the anger. I cut it off by saying, "I just couldn't wake up earlier. I couldn't". However, I want to specify that I did NOT mean to cut off God's voice or to yell at God whatsoever. I didn't want to offend God. I did it out of anger.
- I know it's a sin, but is it mortal or venial?
I think it's venial because I did not mean to offend God in any way, shape, or form. Of course, I sincerely repented. I went to Confession a few days ago.
- Do I need another Confession before receiving Holy Communion for today?
I did not mean to offend God, though.
I'm just going through serious spiritual warfare lately; the priest did a prayer of deliverance on me a few days ago.
Ignazio
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| { Is getting angry at God because I accidentally woke up late and got angry and moral or venial sin? } |
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| Ignazio Magrì wrote: |
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Today, during the Most Holy Communion, my host (wafer) was going to drop on the floor.
Fortunately, it did not. However, for a moment, in my mind, I kind of got the vibe or thought ("Well, it's not like a big deal"). Hours later, this event came into my mind again, and I felt very guilty, and repented in my mind because I have detached Christ from His Eucharist. I believe in the power of the Body of Christ. That's why I try to go to Mass as many times as possible but this thought was purposefully called by me.
(Basically, for a moment, I associated accidentally dropping the Body of Christ as accidentally dropping a Rosary but I don't actually think that).
Ignazio
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| { Is the thought of accidentally dropping the Holy Eucharist on the floor, like a Rosary, a mortal sin? } |
Eric replied:
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Ignazio
"No", . . . you did not sin mortally. I'm not even sure you sinned at all, based on what you've said. As long as you don't attribute malice to him or otherwise blaspheme, you can actually yell at God, believe it or not. That is not a sin. He can take it. Some of the most powerful moments of God I've had have been after yelling at God.
Again, based on what you've said, I'd relax.
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Ignazio replied:
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Eric,
Thank you so much!
Ignazio
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Bob replied:
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Dear Ignazio,
Thanks for the question.
The sin is venial; you did not intentionally commit sacrilege, you rather had a moment of mental weakness, which is a very human thing. The fact that you turned things around later and realized that our Blessed Lord was calling you to reflect on the moment shows that the Holy Spirit is calling you to go deeper. God wants more from you, and He is letting you know. Just tell Him,
"I'm sorry Lord for the times when I treat your precious body and blood like something ordinary; I want to love you more deeply. Help me to reverence Your Holy Presence always."
Peace,
Bob Kirby
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