Posted on 10/07/2005 10:05:34 AM PDT by NYer
New York, Oct. 06, 2005 (CNA) - Hollywood star Mickey Rourke insists his strong commitment to Roman Catholicism has saved him from slipping back into his formerly chaotic lifestyle. He made these comments to British gossip magazine Female First.
The DOMINO actor ensures he talks to his priest as often as possible, and the release of being able to offload his problems prevents him from having a mental "explosion".
He says, "I've talked to my priest a lot. I used to have to call him or the shrink when there was an explosion, because I was really good at not talking to anybody until there was an explosion.
"My priest is this cool Italian from New York. We go down to his basement and he opens the wine. .
"We smoke a cigarette and I have my confession. He sends me upstairs to do my Hail Mary's. I mean, I'm no Holy Joe, but I have a strong belief.".
Mickey Rourke has revealed that he came close to committing suicide during his eight year addiction battle in a comment to Now Magazine, a British Gossip paper. The 'Nine 1/2 Weeks' star, who suffered addictions to drugs and alcohol, said he was only saved from shooting himself in the head because of his faith in God. .He said: "If I wasn't Catholic I would have blown my brains out.
"I would pray to God. I would say 'Please can you send me just a little bit of daylight.'" .
Mickey Rourke tried to commit suicide - but was saved at the eleventh hour by a priest. The Hollywood star, who at one time ruined his career through self-destructive behavior, says he was close to shooting himself when he went to confession and asked for God's approval of his sinister plan.Fortunately, the priest counseled Mickey out of his depression and helped him come to terms with his life.
“He talked me out of it and we started meeting.His name is Father Pete and he lives in New York.
"Father Pete put me back on the right track," the actor concluded.
Huh? I'll have to recommend this to our pastor. Maybe it will bring more congregants in for confession .... just kidding ;-D.
He did some interesting stuff in earlier days...
Pope of Greenwich Village was cool
Huh? I'll have to recommend this to our pastor. Maybe it will bring more congregants in for confession .... just kidding ;-D.
It will take the entire vatican staff to save his career.
Good story.
I can't wait for this to be reported on "Access Hollywood".
I've also enjoyed his acting, especially in "Diner."
"It will take the entire vatican staff to save his career."
No, only Mel Gibson and/or Luc Besson.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093771/
"A Prayer for the Dying" was interesting.
Just hope his priest is giving him true spiritual direction in the form of authentic Catholicism and is not a "wink, wink" agnostic.
Very good actor, he. Now I know why.
Loved him in Barfly and in Angel's Heart.
"I would pray to God. I would say 'Please can you send me just a little bit of daylight.'"
Praise the Lord.
Glad things turned out well. I'm happy for him.
"If I wasn't Catholic I would have blown my brains out".
Barfly was interesting, and Mickey Rourke plays the role of a drunk as good as anyone. In that movie he almost blows his brains out with alcohol.
I'm glad to hear he has a relationship with god and his priest.
He's back in the news as a supporter of our President. I have always loved this guy as an actor. Now it makes sense. He's a possesor of good old fashioned horse sense.
MICKEY ROURKE has pledged his support for US President GEORGE W BUSH's controversial foreign policy in Iraq. The SIN CITY actor, who is famed for being for being outspoken, has come forward as one of the few stars to support the war on terror. The former boxer says, "George is doing a hell of a job during very difficult times, more power to him. Screw all them people who don't like him."
06/04/2006 23:57.
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www.deathrowcycles.com
There is a saying "In vino, veritas."
"In wine, there is truth."
Hmm.
deathrow is a custom motor cycle company founded by Mickey Rourke and a business partner.
Just don't accept a bag of popcorn from him. ;)
Nowhere is it written that Confession must be heard in a darkened booth with a screen separating priest and penitent.
LOL. That and one more plastic surgery.
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