Addicted to Mass

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I’m really addicted to attending Mass. I want to be there every chance I get. During my free time all I want to do is spend time in the Sanctuary… I have struggled with myself spiritually.
People sometimes make me feel like I’m too spiritual. But I can’t help it, its who I am. When I’m not taking care of mundane things, all I want to do is Pray, read the scriptures or attend Mass or simply be in the Sanctuary… Is that bad??
 
Two questions, where is your family and why haven’t they staged an intervention yet?
 
Akiliane said:
I’m really addicted to attending Mass. I want to be there every chance I get. During my free time all I want to do is spend time in the Sanctuary… I have struggled with myself spiritually.
People sometimes make me feel like I’m too spiritual. But I can’t help it, its who I am. When I’m not taking care of mundane things, all I want to do is Pray, read the scriptures or attend Mass or simply be in the Sanctuary… Is that bad??
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I used to enjoy sitting in an empty Church and attending Holy Mass. I still watch Daily Mass on EWTN, but I’m on medications that limit my ability to be engrossed as before.

IT WAS AWESOME!!!
 
Akiliane said:
I’m really addicted to attending Mass. I want to be there every chance I get. During my free time all I want to do is spend time in the Sanctuary… I have struggled with myself spiritually.
People sometimes make me feel like I’m too spiritual. But I can’t help it, its who I am. When I’m not taking care of mundane things, all I want to do is Pray, read the scriptures or attend Mass or simply be in the Sanctuary… Is that bad??
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Sounds like what some Saints probably did. 🙂

If you have a spiritual hunger, feed it !
 
Forkfoot said:
Two questions, where is your family and why haven’t they staged an intervention yet?
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Two questions: Bahia do you know the OP is not meeting all of his/her responsibilities in life and have you ever read about lives of some of the great saints?
 
tafan said:
Two questions: Bahia do you know the OP is not meeting all of his/her responsibilities in life and have you ever read about lives of some of the great saints?
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How do you know she’s not selling her kid’s diapers for collections basket money?
 
Forkfoot said:
How do you know she’s not selling her kid’s diapers for collections basket money?
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I don’t, we only know what she said, which included that she referred to doing all this praying in her free time and when not doing mundane things. It is charitable to assume she is not, or at least ask about , her neglecting others before saying what a bad person she is
It has been my experience in life that those who pray the most have the best sense if their responsibilities and being unselfish. So the OP should be given the benifit of the doubt.
 
It a good thing. But don’t forget to ask those in the parish if they need any assistance with things. I wish I was inspired like you are. To just be passionate about something we are called to do. Mass is a receiving, sending out, returning home, strength for the journey, etc

God bless you,
Michael
 
tafan said:
I don’t, we only know what she said, which included that she referred to doing all this praying in her free time and when not doing mundane things. It is charitable to assume she is not, or at least ask about , her neglecting others before saying what a bad person she is
It has been my experience in life that those who pray the most have the best sense if their responsibilities and being unselfish. So the OP should be given the benifit of the doubt.
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Thanks for the feedback everyone… BTW, I’m a guy, not a girl…And I don’t have a wife or any children…
 
I used to work in a psychiatric unit and noticed that many schizophrenics who were decompensating would become extremely preoccupied with either religion, government conspiracies, or sex. They’d get a big dose of something if they had all 3 going on. Not trying to scare or weird you out though. With that being said, I have noticed since I’ve been attending RCIA that I can’t seem to read enough about the faith on line and in books I’ve purchased. I attend weekly mass with my husband and one day per week I meet with a lady who’s helping me fill out my annulment paperwork from a previous marriage. So the church is a big part of my life right now and I want to understand everything about it. I worry about my sanity at times, not so much that I’m delusional or anything, but that I do tend to become very obsessed with whatever is my flavor of the week. Last year it was yoga. This year it’s the Catholic church. I feel that the holy spirit is working on me in a major way and hopefully that is what’s going on with you. It sounds like you need to talk to someone in person to help you sort it all out, perhaps a close friend or a priest. You will be in my prayers…
 
Akiliane said:
Thanks for the feedback everyone… BTW, I’m a guy, not a girl…And I don’t have a wife or any children…
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Sorry about that, on my first response I tried to be gender neutral and not assume. On my second, I was not as careful.

Keep praying. If you get a little out of balance, you will figure it out. But remember, one can pray while helping others, and if you read Mathew 25:31-46 you will see when you can be really close to The Lord.
 
Akiliane said:
I’m really addicted to attending Mass. I want to be there every chance I get. During my free time all I want to do is spend time in the Sanctuary… I have struggled with myself spiritually.
People sometimes make me feel like I’m too spiritual. But I can’t help it, its who I am. When I’m not taking care of mundane things, all I want to do is Pray, read the scriptures or attend Mass or simply be in the Sanctuary… Is that bad??
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I would think if you are taking care of your regular activities of daily living…i.e. hygeine, dressiing appropriately. paying yr bills…showing up for work…(assuming you work) or school attendance…etc…then so what…you might want to consider a vocation priesthood or becoming a sister…sounds to me like what many Saints did…
 
As long as you are fulfilling all your obligations as far as work/study/job seeking, have at least a few good close friends with whom you spend plenty of time, and haven’t been neglecting things like sleeping, eating, exercise or personal hygiene, you’re fine.
 
I am getting like attend mass every free chance I get. I love receiving our Lord in the sacrament. Also its a good time to self examine.
 
Akiliane said:
I’m really addicted to attending Mass. I want to be there every chance I get. During my free time all I want to do is spend time in the Sanctuary… I have struggled with myself spiritually.
People sometimes make me feel like I’m too spiritual. But I can’t help it, its who I am. When I’m not taking care of mundane things, all I want to do is Pray, read the scriptures or attend Mass or simply be in the Sanctuary… Is that bad??
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Many saints attended more than one Mass daily. St. Pio once said, “If it were possible, I would receive ten Communions a day wholeheartedly.”

Eucharist is the heart of our Christian life. Our Lord told St. Gertrude, “You may be sure that to someone who devoutly assists at the Holy Mass, I will send as many of my saints to comfort him and protect him during the last moments of his life as there will have been Masses which he has heard well.”

The holy Cure of Ars said, " If we know the value of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, how much greater effort we would put forth in order to assist at it."

St. Peter Julian Eymard said, “You cannot do anything to glorify God more, nor profit your soul more than by devoutly assisting at Mass, and assisting as often as possible.”

Once we know the meaning and value of the Mass we will attend it daily, and even more than once a day if our schedule permits.
 
You are a good Catholic.

If you can attend mass regularly do it! It is a wonderful thing. Nothing better than receiving Our Lord in the blessed sacrament.

I have been trying to go as much as possible in the week. I feel sad if I don’t go. It means so much to me.

I am sure God loves your commitment to him and may God fill you with the Holy Spirit and boundless health so that you can carry on what you are doing and also help those through deeds or prayers who are unable to attend mass.

God Bless You
 
As previous people have said I think it is really great you have such zeal, if only all Catholics were like that!! :rolleyes:
I think as long as you fulfill your daily duties and look after yourself, there is nothing wrong with your zeal. After all, many Saints did the same.
As someone mentioned, you may want to think about a religious vocation~ perhaps a contemplative one??
I would love to be a Carmelite nun but I am working on my health first and discerning what Gods will is for me.

In regards to the person commenting on the patients in the psychiatric ward… hmmmm…
To me having been in that experience it seems that religion in those places really is frowned upon. Any mention of anything un-science related or of mystical value is labelled as psychotic. I have been there and guess what those people who tormented me pretty much knocked me about to the point I gave up my faith… not good at all. So as a survivor of that and back in the faith… There is nothing wrong with being zealous for your faith. It may however be a good idea to be under Spiritual Direction , preferably from a Priest.

Take care and God bless you

In prayer, Christine :gopray:
 
You have no wife or children, so you can’t overdo what you’re doing. Carry on.
 
Christine85 said:
In regards to the person commenting on the patients in the psychiatric ward… hmmmm…
To me having been in that experience it seems that religion in those places really is frowned upon. Any mention of anything un-science related or of mystical value is labelled as psychotic. I have been there and guess what those people who tormented me pretty much knocked me about to the point I gave up my faith… not good at all. So as a survivor of that and back in the faith… There is nothing wrong with being zealous for your faith. It may however be a good idea to be under Spiritual Direction , preferably from a Priest.

It wasn’t that way where I worked. I guess I need to clarify- the people I took care of who were religiously preoccupied weren’t bathing, they weren’t eating, or taking care of their daily needs but spirituality was recognized as an important component of mental health. It was encouraged, along with support groups, proper nutrition, and medications if necessary. I’m sorry you had such a negative experience. I’ve been on both sides of the desk as well and hate the way some people get so hung up on labeling others.
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Akiliane said:
I’m really addicted to attending Mass. I want to be there every chance I get. During my free time all I want to do is spend time in the Sanctuary… I have struggled with myself spiritually.
People sometimes make me feel like I’m too spiritual. But I can’t help it, its who I am. When I’m not taking care of mundane things, all I want to do is Pray, read the scriptures or attend Mass or simply be in the Sanctuary… Is that bad??
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Hey this is great ! You are a Holy person ! Are you thinking about becoming a Priest?
 
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