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Quote: We must remember to distinguish “venial sin” from “mortal sin.” Certainly “venial sin” does not separate us from God. Deliberate “mortal sin” does separate us from God. Mortal sin is like taking an axe and completely cutting off our life line. Venial sin is like squeezing a little our life line. Divine Life continues to flow to us .. but in somewhat lesser fullness. Some years ago, a priest told me that I was...

Quote: Originally Posted by kyria . What the dark side likes to do is use another to defile us. So the darkness in another might push us to act in a dark way in response. Such as we might smack an abuser back, or we might retaliate with unclean words. But the thing about the darkness in another, is we can use that to either become like them or not become like them, and their actions can teach us strength, prayer, fortitude, patience,...

Well, I think Steph summed up what I was thinking pretty well: Quote: Forgiveness is very important to your own well-being, but no less important to your well-being is preventing abuse of yourself to continue, dpctd. Put in a question form...abuse is one of the ultimate signs of disrespect for somebody that I know. How can you expect someone to respect you, if you don't respect yourself enough to stop their abuse, and prevent them from...

Hello KellyD, If it is evil I would pray, sprinkle Holy Water in the apartment including the windows (making the sign of the cross) and the doors on the last door command any evil spirit to leave in the name of Jesus. Don't be afraid be in command and put all your trust in Jesus. The chaplet to Saint Michael is a good prayer for this situation. Do this and that's it. Don't dwell on it. If nothing happens tonight then it's...

Quote: Originally Posted by Fitztopher Confession is the solution. There's no need for excommunication for offenses of immorality if the person reconciles him or herself with God, and then makes a concerted effort to resolve the behavior. Therefore there is a need for excommunication when the person does not reconcile themselves with God through confession and concerted effort to resolve behaviour. That is where the church is falling...

Jen, I've been in a similar position, so I feel for you. My advice is to keep asking in prayer, especially before the Blessed Sacrament. Meanwhile, gather your information, analyze your situation, discuss it with people whose opinion and judgement you value, evaluate it all, and make the best decision you can. I find that God's guidance is sometimes in the "intuition" we have...the feeling of "this feels...

Sometimes silence is golden and is the best form. For example, my mum sometimes likes to come out with a nasty comment in order to get a reaction from me, hoping I bite and we fight, but I realised her tactics many years later, and find the best thing to do when she is like this is to ignore her, that way I find I don't then get influenced to retaliate in an unChristian manner and defile my tongue. But with some people I do have to stand...

Quote: Originally Posted by PersonT Can I just donate money for good deeds or whatever, do things that don't require personal contact or recognition? We are asked to give of our time, talent, and/or treasure. There is no rule that you must do things that require personal contact or recognition for your deeds. I'm sure many parishes would be closed were it not for loyal donors. In my opinion, it sounds like you should just take some...

In my opinion emotional intelligence is what you seem to be referring to. People have intelligence in many areas and some are particularly sensitive in picking up on others emotional states. I often can sense what others around me are feeling as well, but I don't think it's of supernatural origin. It's amazing what we can pick up from just watching people's body signals and facial expressions. I really think that everyone...

Quote: Originally Posted by Noted Touch Dawn Ii am married to a non-Catholic - who only comes to my church on special occassions and goes to his alone. If you really love him and he really loves you - leave the religion thing alone. Make it an 'oof-limits' topic. When I first met my husband, we used to get into a lot of heated arguments over 'religon' - and I had made up my mind that a life-long committment to him would...