How can I help a friend that doubts the Faith

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Hello,

Recently, a friend of mine revealed to me her struggles with doubting the Faith. Later, due to personal circumstances, I realized she needed more help than my simple and lightheaded words. So I offered that I could accompany her when speaking with the priest, which she seemed to want me to.

I want to follow up with her on how she´s doing after all of this, especially as it seems to be something that she keeps to herself. How else may I help her in her struggles? Is there anything more I could do?

God bless!
 
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Ask her how she’s doing with her faith and if there’s anything you can do to help her. If she says yes, then help her in the way she wants. If she says no, or says she doesn’t want to talk about it, drop the subject, but tell her your door is always open if she needs anything faith-related later.
And of course, pray for her.
 
It depends on the type of ‘struggles’ she has. Find out and then offer help based on that information.
 
Perhaps offer to join a bible study with her? Or go together through RCIA just for the info? Or maybe create your own “book study” with her based on a book that addresses her exact needs & ya’ll could meet weekly for coffee to discuss??
 
  1. Pray for her.
  2. Be a soft shoulder for her to cry on, and be a good listener to hear what her heart needs to pour out.
  3. First, pray.
 
Thank you all for your great advice. I will certainly pray a lot for her, especially as I´ll go to a retreat soon. May I ask you to pray for her as well? 🙂 I´m sure she would be thankful.
 
Does your parish offer Formed.org? If not you might buy a subscription and watch some studies together.
 
Plant the seeds of love in her, often God will take care of the rest. Nourishing it and growing it.

I’ll be praying for your friend.
 
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