Comments on: What is a suitable penance for penis?

By: Lilith Raven

Lilith Raven — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

Well since this is an open forum …. can be controversial here ….. The priest is not married and it theoretically has no experience in this area ?…. you go see a doctor who was not qualified? ..
I'm not Catholic, but my God to forgive me because it's natural, I guess you have to go its own way, though ….

By: ProZack

ProZack — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

Well, if you believe in God, you must understand that the only "punishment" or the regret that would be acceptable, would be his own sincere gesture of apology for that. This is a bit like asking us to say how I feel.
In my opinion, if I do not think that is enough to stop the sinful - I apologize for that.
I'm not God, I do not believe in the kind of God who have feelings and emotions as humans do, but I think if there is a God and that something as natural as masturbation is bad. But, again, there are plenty of things that make human beings that could be considered natural. So you have to do what you feel in your heart that it is better to do.

By: Saltwate

Saltwate — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

sweety, if you masturbate, then its good for you to do so. If you have no choice, then you should always go for the lesser evil than the greater evil.
If you feel hot, and then masturbating. If you masturbate, that wud feel no need to go to sleep with someone you used by any person.
You do not have to confess to anyone on this masturbation because it is doing to prevent a greater evil, namely illgitimate sex.

By: Misty

Misty — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

His father did not say that because it's wrong. Masturbation is a mortal sin, and you do not need to go to confession. Jesus gave us the sacrament of confession to always be able to obtain an acquittal perfect.
Being a teenager is something we all understand, but if you know it's a sin (and apparently does) and then using the "teenager" excuse does not fly. You can not give you penance, as it would have to rely on perfect contrition, and nobody has that. Go to confession, there is no way around it.
Following Christ is a journey. Sometimes we have to confess the same sin over and over again how God works in us to purify us. It is a process that may take time. But if your desire is to please God, and apologize for the sins of their offense, which is the place to start. God loves you and wants to be reached before him, through his priests, to access the grace given in this sacrament. http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/…http://couragerc.net/PIPMasturbation.htm …

By: Chase W

Chase W — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

A shower.
Although seriously.
Ask yourself if you honestly feel like an insult to their god by masturbating?
I personally believe that God some of us would rather masturbate more, instead of bringing a child into the world that are not adequately covered or spreading a disease or hurt the feelings of someone with all the drama that follows the sex.

By: Longjohn

Longjohn — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

There is nothing wrong with masturbation, If it makes you happy then do it! You do not need a book to tell you how to enjoy. I do not think that if there is a god who does not want you to enjoy body huh?
How can it be a sin? At least you are very wise:) Enjoy ……

By: Mule

Mule — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

The priest was right, read your Bible. Repent of sin and ask forgiveness from God Almighty. He will forgive you! That's why Jesus died on the cross for you … His blood paid the debt of sin, which is also why we should not do with the attitude of "do it and then repent" because it cheapens what you did for us. Just pray to the Lord … Confess it, repent of their sin and seek forgiveness and He will forgive. His Word promises us that.

By: LillyB

LillyB — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

Ridiculous - you do not need to do penance for masturbation. If you believe that God has created in his image then surely you like to be - masturbating.

By: Rum Cove

Rum Cove — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

If masturbation is a sin, then all men will go to hell!
I believe that even nuns do - I knew an ex-monk in practice once, and said it was about the only fun ever … hmmm, wonder what they thought, while the pumping popgun?

By: ☮Ÿåšmiñ☮

☮Ÿåšmiñ☮ — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:45:31 +0000

I never knew what it meant until a moment ago penance: An act of self-mortification or devotion performed voluntarily to show sorrow for a sin or other wrongdoing.
Basically, you have to shame as a punishment for human beings?
That sucks.