Research shows that open dialogue with a trusted adult that does not shame them, most likely the mother and father of a child, will help the child/teenager/adult stay out of sexual sin… I hope to implement ceaseless praying and start integrating fasting days for my children to maintain their purity… It seems once someone’s sexual purity is compromised they lose their dreams, their ability to throw their shoulders back and stand up for what is right in life probably since their focus is on their sin. They also really appear to struggle going about doing God’s work. In addition, it seems they lose their chance at having good, intimate friendships that will lead them to God.
If you have any good spiritual reading for us to add to our list we are open to learning every strategy possible to keep our children out of sexual sin in this pornified culture. We call upon the intercession of Mother Mary daily, have taught the children about St. Maria Gorreti (a girl who gave her life for her purity), St. Aloysius Gonzaga (an excellent model for boys/men to fight the deadly sin of lust). We model and provide monthly confession in our beautiful Catholic Faith, to hopefully teach the children to utilize this great Sacrament, so if they stray, they may quickly reconcile to God and His Love! Most of All we try to show them how to have an intimate relationship with Jesus, so they know they are loved beyond measure by a friend who will never abandon them. With that, hopefully we can exemplify Christian Joy, because isn’t having joy the best way to live! We will continue to strive to give our children purposeful work since an idle mind and idle bodies are the devil’s workshop, at the same time finding healthy hobbies and habits to maintain the good fun we all desire. So we appreciate any prayers you can give us as we embark upon this journey. All for the greater Glory of God!
Praying for You in your struggle with todays disregard of youth innocence.