Ignazio Magrì wrote: |
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Hi, guys —
- Are anger outbursts sinful?
Today, I had an anger outburst, and I crushed my phone on a table, but then I immediately got clarity and tried to keep calm. At first, I did not think this was a sin but then I remembered that I might have sinned and asked God for forgiveness.
- Did I actually sin in a serious matter?
- Can I still receive Communion?
- Or do I need a Confession?
I went to Confession about a week ago.
My phone is perfectly fine, and I am perfectly fine. I haven't had any other outbursts (losing control) since then.
Ignazio Magrì
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Eric replied:
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Ignazio,
Yes, anger, in the form of an outburst, can be sinful, but as an outburst, it wouldn't be mortally sinful as you had no opportunity for reflection. So you can receive Communion. Confession would certainly help you overcome it but wouldn't be strictly necessary.
Anger like this is a symptom of a deeper issue:
- perhaps a sinful, lack of radical trust in God?, or
- perhaps psychological?
Eric Ewanco
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Ignazio replied:
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Eric
Yes, I'm having trouble hearing God's voice and guidance, and this is making things harder.
I'm trying my best to pray with faith, but I'm struggling. Although I'm having trouble with my faith, the outburst wasn't directed against God. However, I'm struggling to put my trust in Him.
Ignazio
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