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I regularly go to TLM in Northern Ireland (the part of Ireland belonging to the UK rather than to the Republic of Ireland)

Many of the guys at my church are outspoken, diehard, hardcore Irish nationalist/republican 1970s sectarian types who venerate violent revolutionaries and terrorists and utterly hate and resent British people and want the UK to balkanise. They believe that all the boatmen flooding into the UK are God's punishment against the British for "occupying" Northern Ireland. On those grounds, they oppose right-wing UK parties and movements like Restore Britain.

Despite that, they're all very popular and high-status at the Church. Everyone there, including the Priest, likes and respects them and one of them is getting married this year with the previous Priest's sister.

On the other hand, I get yelled at and told off whenever I express right-wing views or say anything negative about Jews, Arabs, Africans, Indians etc. They call me "racist" while they're openly sectarian and anti-British.

It feels just like the "hello, human resources?!" meme to me.

Hey all,

I had a lapse last night in staying pure. I watched a TikTok video and took a screenshot. This morning I looked at the screenshot again. You know how TikTok shows you the name of the song? It said: “I want your soul” as the title.

I am truly disturbed by the intentionality and directness of the devil. Just a warning to those who read this.

Good morning brothers! I’m 28M from Canada.

I’ve recently gotten on a journey of getting my health both physically and spiritually in order. I have been very blessed to have my amazing wife support me along my journey but there are no guys my age at my parish so it would be nice to connect with some bro’s that share my faith and values as well. Big plus if you are also on a weight loss/health improvement journey.

One issue that plagues people new to quitting is that they want to think about their habit and then not do it. The porn person wants to look at bikini girls, the drinker just wants to think about whether that party is going to be the bomb. The Bible says to “Take every thought captive.” Every one, every single one that is about your habit. 100% of them.

Second, every person quitting should have three “Replacement thoughts” to use when tempting thoughts enter. You can find dozens of replacement thoughts from old articles. Find three that really speak to you.

1. ____________

2. ____________

3. ____________

Example: Gambling has wrecked you, and you want to quit. You think: “Boston is a lock to win the Championship.” That is destructive thinking, and it is wise to replace it. Consider saying:

“No! Then consider praying:

“Father, lead me not into temptation.”

Third, we are most often tempted with our eyes or our ears. We must “Guard” our eyes and ears. If you happen upon something that is risky, consider instantly thinking about one of your 3 replacement thoughts.

It is hard work to take every thought captive. But, you can do it. Consider starting your fight today.