What NOT to Do After Mortal Sin

Fr. Mark-Mary explains what NOT to do after you commit a mortal sin.
We’ve talked about what you should do after you commit a mortal sin, and that mainly is to get to confession as soon as you can. We are blessed to have the ability to confess our sins in confession, and God’s mercy is so abundant that he will forgive even the worst sins as soon as we ask him to.
There is, however, one common temptation that comes with committing mortal sin, and that’s to repeat the sin just because you have to go to confession anyway. This is exactly what we SHOULDN'T do after mortal sin. This act is known as the sin of presumption, which assumes God will grant you mercy for your sins and should be included in our confession.
Why is the sin of presumption so damaging? It’s because it does exactly what the devil wants us to do after mortal sin. Not only does it assume God will give us a gift that he already gives so generously, but it convinces us to do the same mortal sin again. In the sin of presumption, we take advantage of God because we know how good he is. The devil is always trying to mock the Lord, and the sin of presumption is the ultimate form of mockery against God’s mercy.
The effects of sin are very real, and if we repeat a certain sin over and over again, our passions will start to form an attraction towards this sin, and its temptation will become even stronger. The sin of presumption is one of the devil’s strongest weapons against us, but the sooner we get to confession and become immersed in the Lord’s mercy, the weaker the temptation will be.
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[@nigeldams1065]

"I don't wanna be that guy who takes advantage of the Lord because of His goodness" .... oh my oh my oh my .... that's a punch in the guts ... I have been that guy and I want to leave that far behind. Lord Jesus have mercy on me a sinner.

[@tempesnyder6243]

The Lord is good! Since you have left that behind (or are leaving it behind), you are forgiven.

[@scothammond5736]

I am that guy

[@bruce8961]

If you feel The Voice of The Lord Tugging on your Heart, Ask Forgiveness. When He answers, you will be Washed by The Blood of The Lamb, you will be Baptized with The Holy Spirit, you will be Changed ( 2Corinthians 5:17 ) You will know, Impossible Not to. Read The Bible Daily, The Holy Spirit will Teach and Guide you as you Read. Tell others what Christ has done in your life and how You were Saved and how They can be

[@Rob61700]

Also that guy

[@LostArchivist]

I have been that guy as well. 😢

[@ItsChrisFtw]

Any dude in here knows how tricky this can be particularly with the sin of masturbation .I've fallen myself to this trick many times. "Well, I'm in a state of mortal sin...there's no difference between one time and two times." So frustrating. Stay strong guys, pray the rosary. Viva Cristo-Rey

[@novusrex9809]

Know how that feels bro

[@piowave4076]

Viva‼️

[@justin15157]

Viva!!

[@jamesgonzales7994]

Viva Cristo Rey!!

[@francissai7386]

I was able to overcome the sin of masturbation but still struggle with pre marital sex. The only sin left that I struggle with. Other temptations are easier to overcome. It took time though, with a few trips and stumble along the way. Now with Covid and most churches closed, we are stuck with mortal sin.

[@marieconstantia4441]

There is nothing worse than to be in a pit of mortal sin. It is a truly horrible place to be. Father is right, RUN to confession and be set free!

[@Scoreylol]

@Kelly Regan what happen?

[@lika1230]

@Kelly Regan praying for you.. my lord you are so merciful, please hear us

[@gianna526]

@Kelly Regan I'm praying for you.. are you doing better now?

[@user-lh5li8ll7i]

@Kelly Regan If you havent already try fasting along with prayer. You may even relapse the very next day, happened to me, but what Ive found is it will go forward into your future and you will reap the rewards of it. Our Lord said if we fast our Father in Heaven will see it and reward it. It strenghtens the will, which we all need strenghtened to stand firm and sin weakens the will. Always remember you are in a fight. Sin in your life wont just let you go but every attempt to break free from it even though you may backslide, is a victory. Dont get dishearthened, get up and go again cause if you do you are assured in God of your victory. You may loose a battle here and there but you will win the war if you persevere.

[@geraldinereilly5931]

@Kelly Regan there is a book Healing in the Catholic mystic tradition - Raymond Lloyd Richmond. It's a Catholic psychologist that wrote it. If you look up the details on internet. I found it a wonderful book.🌺

[@davec3689]

Well said, Fr. Mark-Mary. I have never heard the term "sinning against God's mercy" before. That is an extremely powerful term. Thank you.

[@clairestevens3194]

@sbi cyb Does one will to despair? If If it is an emotion that one endures but doesn’t want is it a sin? If one refused to go to confession because of denying that God could forgive him, that would be a sin of despair I think. But to experience despair and lack of trust is a burden and not a sin I think. Maybe. Don’t give up.

[@tomgreene2282]

@@clairestevens3194 Solid comment...

[@RickW-HGWT]

@sbi cyb despair, don't, ask for prayers , you will be in mine. The evil one wants you to be in despair, talk to a good traditional priest, he will help you, God bless you and yours.

[@bizarte24_]

I agree.

[@xgll440]

Original Sin is mortal sin? That was a long time ago.

As someone who has struggled with this for years, I can say getting out of this pattern can seem very difficult. The temptation which then follows is to say: "oh well, I'm going to stop confessing then, so as to not abuse of the Lord's Mercy". If this is you, know that there is one way out. And that way is to get closer to God's heart (and Mother Mary through the daily rosary). Renew your prayer life, offer some sacrifices and ask for your own conversion. And remember, at the end of our live, there is only one tragedy, and it is to not have been a Saint. You can do it.

[@MyImmaculateQueen]

Thank you. You suggested the most powerful weapon on this planet for this battle, the Holy Rosary.

[@ullyesses-v1984]

I agree, it occurred to me while Fr. Mark-Mary was speaking of "presumption" that there was also the possibility of falling into the sin of despair, which I think is what you're saying. I know I can flip-flop on that balance between despair and presumption.

[@crossbowmarksman]

Yes, also seek the gift of Holy Compunction,I believe it comes from the Holy Ghost. See Doctor St.Teresa of Avila. Pray to the Holy Ghost and you will be rewarded.

[@tangomike15]

Thank you. I needed to read this.

[@haileycallahan23]

Thank you!!

[@munenex]

Jesus Christ son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

[@katrinasolien7553]

Amen

[@grapejuic1747]

Amen

[@anandyoganathan7031]

Amen

[@TheOneIndieGamer]

Amen

[@jacobjohnson4926]

Amen

[@CaptLiberator]

I'm a novice Catholic. Thanks for the education. I have a lot to learn and remember.

[@Grainexpress]

Same here. I consider myself a staunch Catholic but I am a simple one. I just keep my nose clean and try to digest all this higher education on Catholicism. 😉

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

Welcome to the flock, brothers! Read about the lives of different saints and their writings, like St. Theresa of Avila, St. Faustina, St. Francis of Assisi, etcetera and you will gain incredibly deep, and informative information on the spiritual life. Beside scripture, they are great resources to help us go deeper in our relationship with God, because the saints have managed to master the Christian life while on earth.

[@sambrickell8763]

@@GrainexpressI am a novice Catholic too and have a lot to learn.

[@TheZeroSbr]

Most Catholics are novice Catholics. Converts are often more devout than "cradle" Catholics, or people born Catholic.

[@skeletonkin8945]

@@sambrickell8763 what do catholics believe, i am a christian

[@ChristopherDolby]

Not a Catholic, but really loved your explanation of not presuming upon Gods mercy... it’s just good manners! 👊😉

[@derpymcderp3099]

If you read the church father’s, you’ll become catholic. It’s almost guaranteed. If you just read stuff from the first and second centuries, it becomes really tough to stay protestant.

[@moisesvasquez9262]

@@derpymcderp3099 Is the Church father's a book or a a general term for writings amongst multiple people?

[@VanillaEarth744]

What's stopping you from becoming Catholic?

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

@Moises Vasquez The Church fathers are many different people with many different writings, which are incredible, mind you. :) Jimmy Akin compiled them and made a book called, “The Fathers of the Church.” It’s a great book. I highly recommend it!

[@rd8987]

I'm Catholic and I feel like starting a comment on Catholic videos with "I'm not a Catholic but..." Just to read all the replies that will inevitably come to tell me all the reasons why I should be catholic

[@Richie016]

mortal sin is lethal, one must consider introspecting the misusage of God's love,grace and mercy as priority and seek for forgiveness from Jesus Chrst for restoration of dignity and holy self.

[@TheMDelima]

Thank you father Mark. I didn't know about the sin of presumption and never even thought of it this way. So glad that you cover these topics we miss or overlook in regular Catechism.

[@dovahdave5183]

Thank all of you at ascention presents! You have been a massive help and inspiration in my life and the lives of many many others

[@isaiah3872]

I second this statement. I especially love when these kinds of videos catch me at the right moment. Hopefully more people can benefit/grow from their wisdom.

[@rebeccagichanga501]

Wow, I've always known it was wrong, but I have never thought about it this way, it is sinning against God's mercy, taking advantage of God because of His goodness... Wow, thank you.

[@craigrose1130]

Thank you. This opened my eyes as a new Catholic.

[@wolvesfive]

Thank you. That's exactly what I need to hear in this particular moment of my life. God bless you.

[@staminup6085]

same

[@IanDavid_Smith]

“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” -JESUS ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22:12-13‬

[@crossbowmarksman]

Some will be happy with those words, most will tremble in fear! Pray that we are the happy ones!

[@TheBenRatch]

This video has really helped me. Often struggled with habitual sin which gives the inclination to presumption and the ceasing of prayer. Thanks so much Father. I remember one Priest said ‘It’s like slapping Jesus repeatedly in the face’ you just don’t do it. This video today was another reminder. Praise God for his Love and Mercy!

[@jondeik]

Im not even Catholic yet and this spoke to me. I have asked God for forgiveness for this sin in particular and I will convert to Catholicism and confess this too

[@christophersalinas2722]

Welcome!

[@ghert95]

The Mercy of God is as infinite as His love. The problem with the "presumption sin", is that we are the ones who are not going to truly forgive ourselves. Feelings like "I don't deserve God's forgiveness" become stronger and stronger every time.

[@cccaurora]

Ser Santos! poco a poco vamos a llegar! Bendito Sea Dios!

[@andreadias5135]

Amém 🙏❤️❤️

[@conversationclasses]

Gracias. At first I was wondering what vamos a ega. Thanks for this. I would say ''Vamos a conseguirlo'' or ''Vamos a llegar a conseguirlo.'' Or even '' Estamos en ello.'' 👍👍👍

[@heyitstinsac]

God Bless you Father. Wow! I've confessed presumption but this explanation really hit me in the stomach. 😢 Oh Jesus forgive me for offending Your Mercy!

[@Tom-fx9mk]

Thank you, I really needed this. I just don't know if i would have the will power to resist the temptation to the sin of presumption (or ask for the grace to resist it). I feel like I don't even feel like trying once I commit a grave sin. I just keep making it worse by repeating the sin and taking advantage of His mercy. I don't believe I've ever been able to resist this. Please pray for me

[@jessegonsalves5412]

Will pray for u nw

[@vickymarquez8925]

Pray the rosary evevyday. Try to stay away from people, places or things that make you sin.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

@Tom You’re not alone in this, brother. Going to confession as often as needed is a must, then getting to daily Mass and receiving the Eucharist as much as possible is a sure way to overcome our sins. God heals the soul so powerfully with a worthy reception of Him in the Eucharist. Our heart becomes like a powerful fortress against the devil if we can receive the Lord daily at Mass. It’s absolutely incredible how Jesus strengthens our soul when we do this. :)

[@juanpabloiturbide4675]

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[@gabrielalopez4606]

Never doubt God's love and mercy🙏🏼

[@justin15157]

You're beautiful

[@gabrielalopez4606]

@@justin15157 thank you :)

[@scottyj6226]

How are these videos always so pertinent to me whenever I watch them? There is a God and he loves me. Glory honor and praise to him always.

[@einarrjamesson9643]

Wallowing in the wretchedness of lust is the most humiliating, loathsome, shameful, ugly thing I'm managed to get myself into. And it feels impossible to overcome.

[@austinbonde9041]

Wow thank you for making this video. I didn’t even realize this was a sin in itself.. I continue to pray to God that He shows me my short comings and sins that I don’t see or realize I’m doing, and He answers! Glory be to God!

[@TheMisschrisaz]

I’m a fallen away Catholic finding my way back to the church and wanted to start with confession and was denied the sacrament by the priest in the confessional. It was like a bucket of ice water thrown on my new excitement coming back to my faith. I’m still not over this. I’m trying to get that excitement back but it’s hard.

[@rsnowden]

I'm very sorry hear this and I've never heard of a priest denying the sacrament. I have heard that in some mitigating circumstances the priest may not feel you are sincerely contrite but that is very rare. I hope the priest gave you some instruction and invited you back to confession. I will pray for you. God bless!

[@dellachiesa8035]

It's sad to hear that but I know there's circumstances when the priest may decline like if you're not contrite or if you are in living in a proximate occasion of sin and don't intend to remove yourself from the occasion for instance two couples cohabiting. But the priest normally tells you the reason and what to do, I hope he clarified the issue to you. I pray for you. God bless you and don't be discouraged.

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

Maybe he is just a bad priest. Dont let it come between your relationship with God. Go to a different priest and different church. Not every priest is listening to God unfortunately which can cause great pain and hurt to your heart. I am so sorry this happened to you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@5995Jiol]

I’m starting my fast today to break the step my holds of sim and evil in my life, pray for me

[@JohnTDeck]

Even as a protestant, this is incredibly relatable.

[@ananonymousoyster365]

Am Eastern Orthodox, but this is a good message. We should be constantly struggling towards God. The opposite of that is commiting the sin again just because.

[@lika1230]

Have mercy on me Lord, I'm so sorry I offended your merciful and tender heart..I hate sin make me hate it even more, guid me with your grace

[@maryloucoursen9153]

I have really enjoyed the times when you say Mass, your total devotion is obvious and your homilies are the best. Thank you for touching my soul during these times when I am shut in

[@angela6405]

Where can you see these, please, Mary? Thank you

[@BearsSeasonTickets]

I would like to know too Mary. Thank you.

[@maryloucoursen9153]

@@angela6405 hi go to utube and in the upper right hand corner touch the magnifying symbol, in the blank space type in ......rosary the easiest one to start with is the one called Mother Mary and by 2 other names they are the same They have a beautiful picture of Mary with a golden angel on either side The different mysteries are divided by the days of the week, you’ll see it is marked Choose your day or if there is a particular mystery you want to say just choose that, ex, Glorious, Sorrowful, Joyful, or the newest Luminous They explain everything very well and I enjoy the singing Let me know how you do, Mary Lou

[@maryloucoursen9153]

@@angela6405 Hi I can’t find my reply to you and am having a time....unsuccessful at that, pasting the site, maybe I erased when I tried to paste lol who knows let me know and I will try again! Time for me to say my prayers and get some shut eye👀

[@joshualeboeuf2926]

@@maryloucoursen9153 i believe they're talking about watching Fr. Mark-Mary celebrate the Mass

[@karinagbarros6301]

Thank you so much for the reminder! God bless you!

[@maggiecraigcatholicspeaker]

Thanks for this message, Father. Really needed this reminder.

[@chrisherrera3042]

Thank you so much for this ! It seems like you posted this for me! God bless you !

[@bernadettemary2135]

this was so good and timely. thank you Father.

[@lidette711]

Thank you for this Father!

[@terencef999]

Your words are so true. Thank you for speaking to us about this aspect of sin.

[@paulcollins6732]

Excellent talk, Father. Thank you!

[@annedibari5096]

Thank you for articulating this so well.

[@isabelg2056]

It's like you always know exactly what I need to hear! God bless, keep up the awesome work!

[@carolannnoble3981]

Sooo important to understand ... it’s like making God’s mercy something at our beck and call ... plus it’s like pre-planning sin. Thank you so much for this important reminder of truth.

[@Copolia]

Powerful message. Thank you, Father Mark-Mary.

[@a_randomuser4]

This was a great help; and thank you for making this video: God bless you.

[@JohnMPerry]

Thank you for the profoundly appropriate video for me for today. May God bless your ministry!

[@clarekavanaugh4558]

Really needed this. Thank you for putting out these badly needed videos 🙏🏻

[@bigleaguebigly938]

Thank you, Father Mark-Mary. You are a treasure

[@chrisschmaltz1843]

I like when he sums it up "you don't want to be that guy"

[@CARS63]

Thank you for your guidance, Father Mark-Mary 🙏❤️

[@dylanrunner2001]

Good reminder, thank you Fr. Mark.

[@mazikode]

Thank you for teaching us and reminding us about going to confession

[@jandavidarquisola777]

Thank you for educating us with the sin of presumption.. such a big help.

[@magnoliam4159]

God bless you Father Mark Mary!

[@epic5945]

Thank you Father. You always explain things in a way we can understand.

[@user-qq8sh6fs6f]

Thank you father. May God bless you.

[@theDUKE25-yt]

I've always thought about this. This is why I slowly began to reject "faith alone". Now, I am in RCIA classes.

[@zen-sufi]

Nothing he is saying negates "faith alone". The only difference is you need fear and rituals to keep you from sin rather than a natural desire not to.

[@zen-sufi]

@Marcus Murphy You mean the same scripture taken out of context by literally everyone, and which no one actually lives up to? "Faith without works is dead"? Pretty much no Christian that uses that scripture against others ever actually lives by it. If they did, they wouldn't have to go to confession in the first place. There wouldn't be a need to.

[@christophersalinas2722]

@@zen-sufi”rituals” what rituals? Jesus instituted confession. Never read John 20?

[@zen-sufi]

@@christophersalinas2722 First comment was 3 years ago. I'm not even a Christian anymore.

[@christophersalinas2722]

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[@ShoJ369]

Thank you and all at Ascension presents. You are a wonderful teacher, and have helped and taught me so much. God bless you all 🙏

[@georgemouanetry8158]

You guys are not alone and thank you for the wake up call.

[@elperinasoswa6772]

Thank you for this. It's something I never thought of.

[@nathandyck2558]

I needed to see this. God bless you Father Mark Mary!

[@kikobruni]

Very informative and edifying video. Thanks a lot for making it and for sharing it with us!!! God Bless You!!.

[@theradiojem]

This was great. I never knew about the sin of presumption.

[@juniegalvan5681]

Short, sweet, and encouraging video. Thanks, Fr. Mark-Mary.

[@albertinadumea4055]

Thank you for letting us know that. I didn t know this action has a name and it s a sin also. Thank you

[@belenARG]

"Poco a poco vamos a llegar" ❤❤, I'm from Argentina and I felt those words were exclusively for me, haha. Thanks so much for this good piece of advice. God bless you a lot.

[@dangquang0492]

Thanks Father, I needed this video.

[@miriamszepieniec1180]

Thank you, I needed to hear this.

[@jimbauer5560]

Thank you so much for this presentation. I’ve never even confessed the sin of presumption. Even though I went less then a week ago, thinking I need to go again for thinking presumptioning Gods grace and mercy. Thanks Father Mark-Mary

[@timmurray5245]

Thankyou!.. this is just what I needed to hear and know tonight, I am going to confession tomorrow morning and not presume or mock Gods goodness and Mercy!.. I despise the sin!. I love and adore and I hope and I believe you Lord Jesus Christ Thankyou

[@awesomemangoes8072]

Thanks for being a real one and posting this video. Much needed.

[@hanimichel8512]

Very powerful. Thank you Father for explaining this fundamental truth.

[@matijacro5825]

God bless you Fr. Mark-Mary

[@savinodagostinodagostino5927]

God bless you!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️ This was very well said ❤️❤️

[@josephquerol1986]

Thank you very much! I was confused why this was happening so thank you for the amazing explanation!!!

[@MissDonnaK97]

Thank you so much Fr. Mark Mary! Loved this! I was literally thinking about this yesterday but for venial sins, whether it was taking advantage of God's mercy and the Lord answered through you today. All Glory and Praise be to Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

[@tysonsmith9711]

Totally guilty of doing this. Thank you for confirming what is right.

[@josemanuelandradecuadra1828]

Thanks for your guidance

[@francescocaruso1375]

Thank you father. God bless you. 😇🙏

[@davidserrant976]

This was very timely 🙏🏽

[@anibalrodriguez995]

Fr. Mark, thanks for this amazing short exhortation, I saw myself on it, I did not even realized it when I was doing it. I know better now to confess this sin on my next confession, Bless be the Lord for putting those words in your mouth so that many will be saved, I want to thank you for answering your call and be here to help us in our road to conversion, I'm 55 and I'm very grateful of the good work that you and your bothers form the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal have in our communities, every time I see you guys you bring a smile to my face, thank you brother for choosing this wonderful order, wish I could be part of it somehow, pax et bonum

[@AJanae.]

This was such a great video THANKyou!!! I sometimes have a hard time I can even be forgiven because of the sin of presumption.

[@markruiz5688]

Wow...love your super truth...and so right. Thank you Fr

[@evy684]

I watched this video early this morning. It hit me like a tons of bricks. I am still thinking about it. I have never heard anything like this before. It makes so much sense, mostly because someone close to me did something that affected my life greatly. I forgave them ,but then It happened again. Also forgave them in time ,but there will be no more if it happens again. I know God is full of mercy, but on my part it is terrible to keep doing something you know that is not right to someone who loves you completely and keep expecting forgiveness. You really opened my eyes today. It makes me want to be so much better.

[@TEAKUKAMBASSADOR]

SPOT ON, FATHER! 🙏✝️

[@emperorconstantinexipalaio4121]

Thank you for informing me. Included this in confession today. Lord have mercy on me. 😔

[@hellodude5277]

Thank you for the advice! I didn’t think much about the presumption thing!

[@veronicasandoval579]

Thank you for sharing. Importante topic today. Dios los bendiga

[@paulschneweis3492]

Well said, Fr. Mark - Mary! A high school Catechism Class teacher when I was either a freshman or a sophomore in Claflin High School, Claflin, Kansas decades ago taught/warned about this, but we hardly ever hear about this in recent decades/years in the main Church anymore, people need to be taught this - again and again!

[@MrPenguin91809]

This was well needed. Thanks.

[@n1a316]

I really really needed this. I did this before my last confession and I felt like it was wrong to presume but I did it anyway. And I didn’t say it in my confession because I didn’t think it was an actual sin, I thought it would just be sufficient saying the sin itself. And that must be why I didn’t feel as relieved and cleansed as I usually do after confession

[@jameskearney4100]

I needed to hear this!!! Thank you !!!

[@jamesgonzales7994]

God bless you father! Thank you so much! Am so proud of you! I really want to be a better man, and you are helping me! Gracias!! Even though am a fat mess! LOVE for you and all the fathers and brothers and everyone, please don't stop being you!

[@danielchow4491]

This video spoke to me directly, and something k desperately needed to hear. How amazing!

[@user-np5nz8gn6b]

Great topic, Fr.

[@christopherbright1048]

Well said Fr Mark I believe many of us fall into this category myself included just trying to find the narrow path God Bless

[@vuhoang7109]

Thank you, Fr. Mark-Mary, for this invaluable advice that's critical to our salvation offered from our Lord Jesus Christ. May God bless us, guide us, and have mercy on us all.

[@luv4da80s]

I want to confess here that I'm guilty of this. Never thought of it this way though...the sin on presumption. I needed to see this video.

[@marymccannfrancis9855]

Amen Lovely father thank you you God bless you

[@pauleisaman]

After reading the title I knew exactly what you were going to talk about

[@kristinaramirez7895]

Beautiful video. I never thought about this before. thank you 😊

[@MartinMedez]

Thank you for sharing this. Indeed we are guilty of abusing Gods Mercy. Sadly...