When Do Impure Thoughts Become Mortal Sin? | Fr. Ripperger

Ave Maria!

Are impure thoughts a mortal sin?
What if they “just popped into your mind”?
How do you know when you’ve actually consented to them?

In this clip, Fr. Chad Ripperger gives a clear explanation of when impure thoughts become sinful—and when they do not. Whether you struggle with scrupulosity, or you simply want to understand Catholic moral theology better, this breakdown will bring real clarity and peace.

Fr. Ripperger walks through:

🔸 The three conditions for mortal sin
🔸 How temptation works psychologically
🔸 The levels of consent (from mere suggestion → complacency → full consent)
🔸 When an intrusive thought is not a sin at all
🔸 How to avoid needless anxiety and overthinking

If you’ve ever worried,
“Did I sin mortally because of that thought?”
…this video is for you.

This clip is taken from a longer interview with Fr Ripperger. Watch the full show here: https://www.youtube.com/live/YhlV3TiS...

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