Balancing School and Church

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I am a school student, about to start an examination period. I obviously go to Mass every Sunday and I also do my Friday penance of refraining from meat. However, with lots of schoolwork I feel I will not have time to do much except the two things I mentioned and some prayers in the morning and evening. I might be wrong, but if this is the case, how am I to read the scriptures, to pray more, to study Church doctrine etc. and have non-religious free time?

I feel a little concerned that I might not have much time to devote to Our Lord. Any suggestions for how to balance these two important things?

God Bless.
 
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I pray that God gives you balance in your life, so that you can manage to practice your faith and do school work. Amen.
 
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Sorry, I put this in the wrong category. Would someone please change it to Catholic Living/Spirituality. But thank you anyway for your continued prayers.

God Bless.
 
Father help this person find their way. May they by your guidance shown how to map their life to balance God and life in general. In your name, Jesus amen!
 
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Would someone please change it to Catholic Living/Spirituality.
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What are you studying? The word balance implies that your studies take something away from your faith life. Yes, studying takes time away from prayer, etc., but is it possible that it adds in some other way to your faith?
 
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‘For if you are able to bear the entire yoke of the Lord, you will be perfect; but if you are not able to do this, do what you are able.’ - The Didache
 
How long is your examination period?

Anyway, look at what you have been doing in the way of ‘reading the scriptures, praying more, studying Church doctrine etc. and having non-religious free time.’

Naturally you will cut back your free time as much as possible in order to prepare for your exams. Then look to see what there is of the other activities. Maybe you will still be able to fit them in, or maybe you will have to cut back as far as to 10 or 15 minutes of Scripture reading so as to have a little something to think about when you are waiting in line or similar.
 
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Just try to set a little time aside each day.
The more we try, the more helps us to find a way.
Prayers for you, my friend! 🙏✝️👏✌️
 
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