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Derek Barnett's avatar

I’ve fallen back into old habits and old sins being a new Christian. This behavior is maddening. Please offer prayers for my repentance and steadfastness in faith 🙏. I’ve got a Holy Habits app to track habits, do my prayer rule, attend Mass, and confession. Trying to do what I ought to do for salvation.

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Linda's avatar

What a powerful post! Thank you & God Bless You Ray.

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Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D.'s avatar

Keep on keeping on, Ray! You should read Teresa of Avila. She talks about the stages of spiritual growth. It does get easier but it can take a long time.

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Beth's avatar

Such a great post! I truly hope you have an awesome community around you in real life who can help bear your burdens, who you can be vulnerable with, and who can spur you on (and vice versa!). 🙏

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Ray Alex Williams's avatar

Yes, I have been blessed with making new Catholic friends, online and offline, and especially Catholic men who can hold me accountable and provide brotherly support. It’s been incredible!

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Beth's avatar

Oh that’s SO, so good to hear!

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