Second Criterion Of Mortal Sin

[Not The Philosopher]

So, the second criterion of mortal sin is often put as having sufficient knowledge of the act you are doing. But I've seen some formulations describe it along the lines of "sufficient reflection", which seems slightly more specific in terms of implying that the act has to be to some degree premeditated. My question is to what extent premeditation plays a role here.

To give an example: you say something deliberately, but in an off the cuff manner where you weren't really thinking through what you were saying. After the fact, you realize that the import of your words was a bit blasphemous, even though you didn't intend to blaspheme, or insult God in any way when you actually said it. Would that qualify as a mortal sin?

[Theoketos]

It is my least favorite call to make. Infact no one besides you and your heavenly Father can decide or make this call between mortal or venial. 

 

Usually if it is difficult to see as a mortal sin it is not. 

 

Go to confession and be at peace.