January 17th, 2026 - “Why does it feel like everything is a sin?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that, scrupulosity is something you should learn about. Scrupulosity is an obsessive fear of any imperfection, and it can actually push you further away from God. Debbie and Adam share advice on how to manage it and live in the freedom of Christ. 
Links:
Scrupulosity - https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-struggle-with-scrupulosity
Here are the encouraging words of Dominican theologian Blessed Henry Suso:
“We may conclude that persons who suffer from scruples are the most favored by divine love, and the most certain of reaching Heaven when they bear this trial in patience and humility. Scrupulous souls die continually, they suffer a continual purgatory, and so they leave the earth to fly to Heaven purified and free from sins to expiate.”

The Spirit World

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Why Do I Feel Guilty?

JAN 19, 202655 MIN
The Spirit World

Why Do I Feel Guilty?

JAN 19, 202655 MIN

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January 17th, 2026 - “Why does it feel like everything is a sin?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that, scrupulosity is something you should learn about. Scrupulosity is an obsessive fear of any imperfection, and it can actually push you further away from God. Debbie and Adam share advice on how to manage it and live in the freedom of Christ.  Links: Scrupulosity - https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/the-struggle-with-scrupulosity Here are the encouraging words of Dominican theologian Blessed Henry Suso: “We may conclude that persons who suffer from scruples are the most favored by divine love, and the most certain of reaching Heaven when they bear this trial in patience and humility. Scrupulous souls die continually, they suffer a continual purgatory, and so they leave the earth to fly to Heaven purified and free from sins to expiate.”