I failed as a Catholic

[bellasmommy1988]

I used to go to church every sunday and wear my cruicifix everyday. Now im terrified of walking into a church and my crusifix has been hanging on my wall for two year's. I have done wrong and i feel so ashamed i feel like i dont deserve to step into Gods house or wear his marker. I am still very religious. I fast on fridays and i try to be a good Catholic still. But i cant step foot into a church and i feel like im going to go to pergatory or worse Hell....

[momofmany2975]

Go to Mass!  Were all sinners.  Thats why we need to go!  To encourage each other and hear about living Gods word. Don't give up.  God never said it was an easy road.  It's narrow.  Keep walking!  Pray lots!  Were all in this together and we pray for each other at Mass.  Read the stories of the saints and you will learn about the dry times in their lives.  Our church in sooooo full of beautiful prayers and traditions and customs and we have the Eucharist.  That alone is not something you ever want to give up.  You haven't failed.  You've stumbled as we all do.  Christ will never give up on you!

[mamasheart2012]

Honey I was born and raised Catholic. I do go to church but I have not been to a Catholic church in 10 years. I have had 2 kids out of wedlock and am an ex drug addict (clean{sober} for 8 years). And so far no church has collapsed on me and no lightning has struck!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!

[Maevelyn]

Really? You're Catholic and you don't know what to do? Ask for forgiveness, you can go to confession if you need the catharsis but true repentance comes from your heart. God loves you no matter what.  

[Maevelyn]

Also Peter was chosen to be the foundation of our church even though he denied even knowing Jesus. Church is for sinners :)

Quoting Sherbear2012:

I am so sorry you're not feeling well in your faith but understand...That we are saved by Gods grace, not by works there's nothing we can to do to be saved but have faith in Chrsit Jesus (Ephesians 2:8) the bible says all have sinned & fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) never let the enemy tell you that you're not worthy to be in Gods house...That's what Christ died for so that you can inter in under the blood of Jesus....I'm not perfect and I make mistakes everyday (we're human) but I thank God for Jesus and the blood that makes me clean "if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17) that's the enemies plan is to make us feel un worthy of Gods mercy & Love but the devil is a lie!!! and the father of lies. You dust yourself off my sister and get back into the family of faith. Read the book of Romans, Ephesians I'm here ask what ever you want. One thing I have learned is that we need each other to walk this life out hand in hand, struggle by struggle.

Quoting bellasmommy1988:

I used to go to church every sunday and wear my cruicifix everyday. Now im terrified of walking into a church and my crusifix has been hanging on my wall for two year's. I have done wrong and i feel so ashamed i feel like i dont deserve to step into Gods house or wear his marker. I am still very religious. I fast on fridays and i try to be a good Catholic still. But i cant step foot into a church and i feel like im going to go to pergatory or worse Hell....

[sunangel803]

I'm Catholic too, so I get where you're coming from. I think you've gotten lots of good advice already about contacting a priest and going to confession. I think what's important is that God still loves you, despite your sins. Hugs to you. Message me if you want to talk.

[MrsRobinson06]

 This

Quoting Renee47:

We are all sinners Jesus would'nt reject you that is what churches are for

 

[luvmygrndhg]

The greatest saints were once sinners.  Jesus knew we needed the Sacrament of Confession to help us get restored to Him.  He already knows what you did but you need to physically say the words and physically hear "you are forgiven".  Priests were given that authority (John 20:21-23).  It's tons better than seeing a shrink...they are bound by doctor/client confidentiality but it's not as strong as the seal of the confessional.  Here is a quick guide on how to make a good Confession and it includes a good examination of conscience:  http://www.scborromeo.org/confess.htm

[CraigsMom87]

Stopping beating yourself up.  That's what confession is for to admit, forget, and go on:)

[jessesbride]

Going to church doesn't make sure you are going to heaven & neither is "being religious" the relationship you have with Christ does.

[SSabbykatt]