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Aroused by Displays of Affection, Receiving the Eucharist in Mortal Sin & Getting Married Young

Jun 16, 2024
Topics include coping with physical arousal in relationships, understanding mortal sin when receiving the Eucharist, and the pressure to get married young. The hosts offer insightful advice on integrating sexuality with spirituality and finding harmony between societal expectations and divine providence.
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ADVICE

Handling Unintended Arousal Gracefully

  • Pray to open your unintended arousal to God's healing Spirit instead of fear or shame.
  • Redirect your body's response to loving grace, transforming arousal into an occasion of grace, not sin.
INSIGHT

Eucharist Requires Holy Communion

  • Receiving the Eucharist in mortal sin breaks the relationship with Christ and is spiritually inappropriate.
  • Confession reconciles us, allowing truthful, intimate communion with Jesus before receiving the Eucharist.
ADVICE

Raising Children Without Communion Shame

  • Overcome fear and shame about not receiving the Eucharist by embracing God's perfect love that casts out fear.
  • Show children a merciful, loving attitude toward sin to help them avoid shame around communion and confession.
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