Info on Mortification--During my confession last night, the priest suggested that I practice some mortification.

ActingCatholic New Member   Join Date: March 26, 2013 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 119 Religion: Catholic

Info on Mortification During my confession last night, the priest suggested that I practice some mortification. I checked the catechism, but didn't find much info. Anyone feeling generous enough to give me a crash course? Achievement Unlocked: Thread Creator (apologies to the person with the angry cat in their signature)

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Mary_Ellen New Member Book Club Member   Join Date: February 19, 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 98 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification OK, I'll jump in. My understanding of mortification is that it is some sort self-denial of self-discipline. Examples would be fasting (from food altogether, from salt & pepper at a meal, etc.); denying one's self ordinary pleasures such as television, radio, internet, or video games - especially if one replaced the thing with a holy occupation such as prayer or holy reading. I'm very uncomfortable with Adoration so that's my go-to mortification. Whenever you are confused by a penance imposed by a priest in confession you should ask for clarification before you leave: "Father, I'm not sure what that means," or "Father, can you give me some examples of mortifications I could do?" May God bless you and keep you. Peace. __________________ Mary Ellen, TOC

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ActingCatholic New Member   Join Date: March 26, 2013 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 119 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification Quote: Originally Posted by Mary_Ellen OK, I'll jump in. My understanding of mortification is that it is some sort self-denial of self-discipline. Examples would be fasting (from food altogether, from salt & pepper at a meal, etc.); denying one's self ordinary pleasures such as television, radio, internet, or video games - especially if one replaced the thing with a holy occupation such as prayer or holy reading. I'm very uncomfortable with Adoration so that's my go-to mortification. Whenever you are confused by a penance imposed by a priest in confession you should ask for clarification before you leave: "Father, I'm not sure what that means," or "Father, can you give me some examples of mortifications I could do?" May God bless you and keep you. Peace. Thanks Mary Ellen, If I may ask, how often do you practice Adoration as mortification. I'm sort of unsure how best to determine severity and duration, I have some ideas, but so far they all strike me as silly. To clarify, this wasn't my penance. Lately I've been getting bonuses like these where they'll suggest ways to add or augment my prayer life and then for my penance I get something else. I guess it makes sense; I think every priest would recommend to say a daily rosary, but you couldn't really have your penance be a rosary for every day of the rest of your life.

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Mary_Ellen New Member Book Club Member   Join Date: February 19, 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 98 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification Quote: Originally Posted by ActingCatholic Thanks Mary Ellen, If I may ask, how often do you practice Adoration as mortification. Actually, if I eat meat on a Friday I try to use Adoration as my alternate form of penance/mortification for the day. Also, if I don't go to confession one week (I generally go weekly), I try to go to Adoration sometime the following week. __________________ Mary Ellen, TOC

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ActingCatholic New Member   Join Date: March 26, 2013 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 119 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification Quote: Originally Posted by Mary_Ellen Actually, if I eat meat on a Friday I try to use Adoration as my alternate form of penance/mortification for the day. Also, if I don't go to confession one week (I generally go weekly), I try to go to Adoration sometime the following week. Sounds awesome! I didn't really put two and two together, but I'm also looking for a good way to fulfill my Friday obligation (as I only recently learned that I had one outside of Lent), so maybe the mortification can serve that as well.

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ajecphotos Junior Member   Join Date: December 23, 2012 Location: UK Posts: 705 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification How can adoration be a mortification? __________________ Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. http://thedivinemercy.org/

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bsroufek Junior Member   Join Date: February 5, 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification If you read the Lives of the Saints, you find other mortifications. 1) You could sleep without a blanket or a sheet. 2) Drink water only, instead of coffee, tea, etc. 3) You might sleep on the floor or on your couch rather than on your bed. 4) You could dress warmer or cooler than the weather demands. 5) You could refrain from fancy or very tasty foods, instead eating bland foods, such as rice or oatmeal without additives. 6) You could give up alcoholic beverages for a time, probably not forever. 7) You could dress more modestly than you usually do. 8) You could wear unflattering clothes, rather than your best clothes. ... __________________ Peace, Brian

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ActingCatholic New Member   Join Date: March 26, 2013 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 119 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification Thanks Brian, this is very helpful as well. Is public witness something that should be taken under consideration for penance and/or mortification? For example, if I'm sleeping without a blanket, no one knows, and it seems like that would make it less than say abstaining from meat, which also happens in the public sphere. Am I missing the boat?

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john78 Regular Member   Join Date: April 18, 2012 Posts: 578 Religion: Roman Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification Quote: Actually, if I eat meat on a Friday I try to use Adoration as my alternate form of penance/mortification for the day. can someone explain what is meant by Adoration ?

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bsroufek Junior Member   Join Date: February 5, 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 303 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification Quote: Originally Posted by ActingCatholic Thanks Brian, this is very helpful as well. Is public witness something that should be taken under consideration for penance and/or mortification? For example, if I'm sleeping without a blanket, no one knows, and it seems like that would make it less than say abstaining from meat, which also happens in the public sphere. Am I missing the boat? Your mortifications are supposed to be a personal and intimate gift to God. It is possible, through clothing and public humiliations, to make these humiliations a gift to God as well. Keep it for Him. __________________ Peace, Brian Last edited by bsroufek; Today at 11:22 am. Reason: misspelling

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ajecphotos Junior Member   Join Date: December 23, 2012 Location: UK Posts: 705 Religion: Catholic

Re: Info on Mortification Adoration is when the blessed sacrament is put on the altar to venerate. __________________ Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. http://thedivinemercy.org/

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Bookcat Forum Master   Join Date: January 14, 2009 Posts: 15,597 Religion: Christian! Catholic! Disciple of Jesus of Nazareth!

Re: Info on Mortification Quote: Originally Posted by ajecphotos Adoration is when the blessed sacrament is put on the altar to venerate adore __________________ VIVAS IN DEO IHCOY XPICTOY

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thomasbannach New Member   Join Date: March 11, 2013 Posts: 7 Religion: catholic

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