philothea Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 [quote name='catholicinsd' date='Feb 7 2006, 08:56 PM']Yeah, I understand what you all are saying But I disagree.... I know it sounds stupid. It's just really hard to explain. [right][snapback]879740[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I had a similar feeling for many years. I think it was a side-effect of extremely low self-esteem. (And I hate that term, but I haven't got a better one.) It's also a manifestation of pride... so don't give into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick777 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 [quote name='hot stuff' date='Feb 7 2006, 08:43 PM']You don't have to kiddo. Jesus already has that covered! [right][snapback]879806[/snapback][/right] [/quote] He said it best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 It sounds like a messiah complex to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Punk Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 [quote]or you could just offer up your daily struggles and sufferings for the souls you feel compassion for in a spirit of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus [/quote] a Great idea! Jesus is the only one that can substitute our place in hell, because he is the perfect sacrifice the God-man sinless and perfect. We as mere sinful humans can not accomplish such a feat because of our sinfulness, we are not of worthy sacrifice. Jesus is we are not. Behold the lamp who was slain. [quote]From the creed: He decended into hell and on the 3rd day rose again.[/quote] [quote name='John 1']29 The next day, John saw Jesus coming to him; and he saith: Behold the Lamb of God. Behold him who taketh away the sin of the world.[/quote] Jesus takes away the sins of the world, not you. He already accomplish what you desire to do. Offer your sufferings up for the sake of the poor sinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicemary Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 If you want to do so much for others, why not do something constructive. What the heck good would it be for you to go to hell, like you would have any influence at all or be a help to anyone. Living is hard as hell, go out and do some good for someone. Go help a neighbor who may be dying of cancer and may need something from the drugstore. Go help out in a nursing home, to cheer those people whose life may be a living hell. Go volunteer in your school in some type of social justice program. Go restock the shelevs of your local library. Take an interest in another human being and stop being self centered. Make a difference in life, how dare you take life for granted. Go vist someone who is dying, they want to cling to life. They would do anything to live. And you want to throw your life away,,,,stop it now. You seem to dwell on the negative way too much. Go help someone, and you will see what a wonderful life you have. I am a nurse and I deal with the dying each and every day. You have no right to throw your life away. Go out and help someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 [quote name='Church Punk' date='Feb 8 2006, 08:44 AM']Behold the lamp who was slain. [right][snapback]880065[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I know you are serious, but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toledo_jesus Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Your prayers on earth can comfort those in Purgatory. Those in Hell are beyond the reach of our prayers. They willfully denied God and God has let them go. Christ alone is the arbiter of salvation. Those in Hell are already beyond all comfort and beyond salvation. You should instead focus on your own salvation, and pray for the conversion of sinners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessalonian Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 [quote name='catholicinsd' date='Feb 7 2006, 08:44 PM']Is it weird I desire to go to Hell to spare others from it? [right][snapback]879714[/snapback][/right] [/quote] We have an infinite God with infinite grace who died for YOUR sins and the sins of others you think may be spared by your going to hell. His grace is inexhuastable. Your going there does nothing to help keep someone else from going there. He gives each individual the grace for salvation. If you choose to reject your grace in fact you will likely send others to hell by not fullfilling the role that God has for you. In failing in this regard you will actually make yourself a stumbling block for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Punk Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 [QUOTE]QUOTE(Church Punk @ Feb 8 2006, 08:44 AM)Behold the lamp who was slain. I know you are serious, but [QUOTE] HAHAHAH....opps I should really proof read before I post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHimAlone Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) How about instead of wishing to suffer in hell for the sake of others, offer your daily trials and sufferings up for those souls who find themselves approaching death in the state of mortal sin. Offer up your sufferings in this life for their conversion and salvation. That would be a much more profitable offering for you and for those who are approaching the eternal gates in mortal sin. It would also be much more pleasing to God Who does not desire that "one of these little ones should be lost." Always remember that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves, seeking their eternal salvation as we seek our own. However, we are called to Love the Lord with everything that we are and seeking His will. It is His will that you be with Him for all eternity, so desire that. Desire eternal salvation for the sake of the will of God and Love Him throught that. Edited February 8, 2006 by ForHimAlone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 [quote name='catholicinsd' date='Feb 7 2006, 09:44 PM']Is it weird I desire to go to Hell to spare others from it? [right][snapback]879714[/snapback][/right] [/quote] What is your problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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