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<blockquote data-quote="An0dyne" data-source="post: 1319786" data-attributes="member: 16846">To the OP: I find one of my greatest struggles in the latter half of point 1: from supposedly non-pornographic media. And these onslaughts seem to be particularly insidious when, in the vein of what St. Paul says, I think I&#039;m standing firm (&quot;be careful that you do not fall&quot;). As St. Peter says, we know the devil is a prowling lion, seeking whom he may devour. We must stay sober and vigilant. When I drink more than I ought my lustful thoughts increase, as well as when I cease from my regular prayers. Try to get in the habit of praying once in the morning and once at evening, in addition to before and after meals. All the better if you can pray the Divine Office at these times.But even with these aides, as I was saying, the hyper sexualization of the media can be a real struggle. This may mean making the difficult choice to shut out certain TV shows, or at least fast forward through them. I can personally attest to what a difference this can make in my own life. But above all, stay connected to the Divine Service, where you commune with the Lord bodily, and stay accountable to His body in a faithful fellowship of believers. Confess to your pastor/priest, and/or to other men in your congregation who are &quot;undergoing the same kinds of sufferings.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="An0dyne, post: 1319786, member: 16846"] To the OP: I find one of my greatest struggles in the latter half of point 1: from supposedly non-pornographic media. And these onslaughts seem to be particularly insidious when, in the vein of what St. Paul says, I think I'm standing firm ("be careful that you do not fall"). As St. Peter says, we know the devil is a prowling lion, seeking whom he may devour. We must stay sober and vigilant. When I drink more than I ought my lustful thoughts increase, as well as when I cease from my regular prayers. Try to get in the habit of praying once in the morning and once at evening, in addition to before and after meals. All the better if you can pray the Divine Office at these times. But even with these aides, as I was saying, the hyper sexualization of the media can be a real struggle. This may mean making the difficult choice to shut out certain TV shows, or at least fast forward through them. I can personally attest to what a difference this can make in my own life. But above all, stay connected to the Divine Service, where you commune with the Lord bodily, and stay accountable to His body in a faithful fellowship of believers. Confess to your pastor/priest, and/or to other men in your congregation who are "undergoing the same kinds of sufferings." [/QUOTE]

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