I struggle a lot with this. I've just listened to Fr. Ripperger's talk on language, and it really brought home how awful this habit is, especially for a woman (which I am). Other than mentioning it in confession, how can I rid myself of this habit?Pray and self awareness, it takes time to break habits.
Avoid using even the “replacement” words, like “dang”, “shoot”, “gosh”, etc. I never had a problem with cursing, but I always used the replacement words until I realized that is just didn’t build virtue and wasn’t prudent.The second half of what you said is contradictory. How is saying 'what the muffins' not the same as the "replacement" words?
Also, if you’re anything like me, use funny phrases and expressions if you catch yourself almost cursing. Instead of bad language, something like “holy cabooses!” or “muffidy muff!” might lighten the mood. And “what the muffins?” is always funny to say out loud 😂
I struggle a lot with this. I've just listened to Fr. Ripperger's talk on language, and it really brought home how awful this habit is, especially for a woman (which I am). Other than mentioning it in confession, how can I rid myself of this habit?Admittedly, I grew up around parents that learned English in 1990s New York City. Very unglamorous, working-class, pre-Giuliani NYC. Women cursing is nothing strange to me. Both my parents curse like sailors.
I struggle a lot with this. I've just listened to Fr. Ripperger's talk on language, and it really brought home how awful this habit is, especially for a woman (which I am). Other than mentioning it in confession, how can I rid myself of this habit?Your profanity is due to your feminism. Without manifesting feminism, you wouldn't have such a foul mouth. Rid yourself of your affliction.
Avoid using even the “replacement” words, like “dang”, “shoot”, “gosh”, etc. I never had a problem with cursing, but I always used the replacement words until I realized that is just didn’t build virtue and wasn’t prudent.OP here. Yes, the sermon mentioned using words like that, and how they were replacements for the more objectionable words. Ideally, I'd like to not use those as well.
I struggle a lot with this. I've just listened to Fr. Ripperger's talk on language, and it really brought home how awful this habit is, especially for a woman (which I am). Other than mentioning it in confession, how can I rid myself of this habit?Talking obscenities is a terrible and vulgar thing and *at first* a terribly difficult habit to break. I say *at first* because after only a short time it becomes less and less difficult, but ya gotta start now, you need to start *continually* watching your mouth from this moment on. Do this, and you will find it's like anything else, you *will* break the evil habit.
If you use God's name in vain at all, it is most important for you to stop doing that immediately, never do that ever again no matter what because *that* is a mortal sin.Is saying "Oh my God" a mortal sin?
I agree that OP should stop using God's name in vain immediately (if she is doing that), but most usages of "Oh my God" are venial sins unless used with malice or contempt towards God. Other variations probably constitute grave matter, like when people put the "f bomb" in the middle of our Lord's name. That is the worst :mad:
If you use God's name in vain at all, it is most important for you to stop doing that immediately, never do that ever again no matter what because *that* is a mortal sin.
I agree that OP should stop using God's name in vain immediately (if she is doing that), but most usages of "Oh my God" are venial sins unless used with malice or contempt towards God. Other variations probably constitute grave matter, like when people put the "f bomb" in the middle of our Lord's name. That is the worst :mad:OP here. Thankfully, I don't take the Lord's name in vain.
OP here. Thankfully, I don't take the Lord's name in vain.Yeah, you'll see, it is nothing like quitting smoking or giving up sweets etc., but it is a bad habit that needs to be done away with.
Is saying "Oh my God" a mortal sin?I don't say this outload but sometimes it happens as an intrusive thought or I remember a time when someone else said it or i read omg and read it the bad way... This habit is not good but it's difficult to break.
I actually think it's done on purpose, where they are almost required by some Luciferian contract to put some blasphemous cuss-word into a moive, using either God or Jesus Christ.Probably for programming as well. More people than ever going about defiling Our Lord's name in the most terrible ways daily. Satan and his children must be delighted
The second half of what you said is contradictory. How is saying 'what the muffins' not the same as the "replacement" words?Because it’s lighthearted and utterly meaningless, whereas replacement words are designed to take the place of profanity and make it less profane. “What the muffins” is simply an expression, and most expressions can be harmless, just like this one.
Because it’s lighthearted and utterly meaningless, whereas replacement words are designed to take the place of profanity and make it less profane. “What the muffins” is simply an expression, and most expressions can be harmless, just like this one.'What the muffins', has 'muffins' replacing what would be the curse word. I would consider 'muffins' to be a replacement word. Same with holy 'cabooses'.
I struggle a lot with this. I've just listened to Fr. Ripperger's talk on language, and it really brought home how awful this habit is, especially for a woman (which I am). Other than mentioning it in confession, how can I rid myself of this habit?Just stop. There, fixed. Jokes. If you can't catch yourself before you start cussing, then maybe try to figure out what triggers you to cuss? Is it anger? Is it just not caring what you say? And what about children and young people who overhear you cussing in public or with family? You are setting a bad example and leading them down a road of sin. And cussing makes you look like another low IQ trashy person. Not a Catholic.
Try practicing speaking less.OP here. Thanks, that is an excellent idea.
I struggle a lot with this. I've just listened to Fr. Ripperger's talk on language, and it really brought home how awful this habit is, especially for a woman (which I am). Other than mentioning it in confession, how can I rid myself of this habit?
Avoid using even the “replacement” words, like “dang”, “shoot”, “gosh”, etc. I never had a problem with cursing, but I always used the replacement words until I realized that is just didn’t build virtue and wasn’t prudent.It wasn’t a curse, just rude, but my sister grade class were always telling each other to “shut up.” Our teacher got tired of hearing it and banned the expression. One day she told us anyone who said it would receive a recess detention after accuмulating seven shut ups and few other rude expressions. We’d spend the recess detentions cleaning the classroom accompanied by the Archies song, Sugar, Sugar. Instead of shut up, we had to call out “BANANAS!”
Also, if you’re anything like me, use funny phrases and expressions if you catch yourself almost cursing. Instead of bad language, something like “holy cabooses!” or “muffidy muff!” might lighten the mood. And “what the muffins?” is always funny to say out loud 😂
I actually think it's done on purpose, where they are almost required by some Luciferian contract to put some blasphemous cuss-word into a moive, using either God or Jesus Christ.Watched the new Superman movie today with my caregiving client and while watching the movie I remembered these posts. So much blasphemous and irreverent language is used. No wonder so many non-Catholics use the name of God irreverently when cinema spews this foul language. What bugged me most about the movie was at the end of the film they played this Iggy Pop song about being a punk rocker (admittedly there is a humorous aspect how Superman liked punk rock in his youth so the song choice is a little clever) but there's a lyric in that song that's very demonic.
My family is from Brooklyn where even compliments and niceties had bad words in them.
It was really hard for me , especially talking with my brother to not fall into old patterns.
I never used blasphemies but the words were course and hard to hear, especially on a female.
For years it was my #1 confessional sin and so repetitive that it got to the point where the priest thought I wasn't taking it seriously, which maybe I wasn't.
In the back of my mind I always questioned if it was really even a sin, or maybe just a vulgar habit I could keep getting away with.
A traditional priest eventually told me that my language revealed what the state of my heart was, and that got me.
I hated to think that my heart was that coarse and ugly and how could Jesus reside in communion, even for a moment in that dirty heart- ugh!
I started taking it VERY seriously then, and I am much better now, almost cured except for rare instances ( I think it will always be a weakness for me ).
My family is from Brooklyn where even compliments and niceties had bad words in them.
It was really hard for me , especially talking with my brother to not fall into old patterns.
I never used blasphemies but the words were coarse and hard to hear, especially on a female.
For years it was my #1 confessional sin and so repetitive that it got to the point where the priest thought I wasn't taking it seriously, which maybe I wasn't.
In the back of my mind I always questioned if it was really even a sin, or maybe just a vulgar habit I could keep getting away with.
A traditional priest eventually told me that my language revealed what the state of my heart was, and that got me.
I hated to think that my heart was that course and ugly and how could Jesus reside in communion, even for a moment in that dirty heart- ugh!
I started taking it VERY seriously then, and I am much better now, almost cured except for rare instances ( I think it will always be a weakness for me ).