How to get my spiritual life back on track?

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It’s been awhile since I’ve been on this forum which speaks to my question in the title. My spiritual life has become nearly non-existent in the past few years. I believe the cause is related to my spiritual director being transferred and having no replacement as well as to my parish priest being moved. Both these men had an immense influence on my spiritual development. But since they have been gone I have felt empty and I don’t know why as I did not feel that way before they came into my life. I now attend mass as if on automatic pilot. I am still involved in the parish but have gone from volunteering due to faith-filled reasons to doing so because of church politics (the new priest has formed a group of new insiders and I’m trying to stay on top of what’s going on as they aren’t really orthodox in their approach).

I still manage to pray once a day but again it’s like I’m just going through the motions.

How can I re-establish a spiritual center and how can I volunteer for the parish for the right reason when I have many issues with the politics? I want to stay with this parish as my kids go to the school.

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My first thought was why not start praying for a good spiritual director?

God bless you.
 
As far as getting your spiritual life back on track, just keep it simple and regular. See the following article on a simple prayer format.

silentinsight.com/a-simple-prayer-format/

Also, you can sign up for a simple daily mediation delivered via email early in the morning. Just makes it easy.

Regarding the parish and related involvement, the best source is really just listening in prayer.

Hope these help.

Brian

Silent Insight - Daily Catholic Meditations for Faith, Listening, and Peace
(www.SilentInsight.com)
 
I suggest a retreat–try to make it for several days. And, follow it up with a spiritual plan.
 
Also, it seems to me that you are feeling a little distant from your faith community. Perhaps an enthusiastic, orthodox apostolate would revive your spiritual life.

Regnum Christi is pretty active in our area. They are full of vigor with a clear mission and a deep (and intelletual) faith life.

I also admire Opus Dei, Legion of Mary, third orders. It really depends on how strong the group is in your area. I think it’s important that it be a strong movement that is active.
 
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It’s been awhile since I’ve been on this forum which speaks to my question in the title. My spiritual life has become nearly non-existent in the past few years. I believe the cause is related to my spiritual director being transferred and having no replacement as well as to my parish priest being moved. Both these men had an immense influence on my spiritual development. But since they have been gone I have felt empty and I don’t know why as I did not feel that way before they came into my life. I now attend mass as if on automatic pilot. I am still involved in the parish but have gone from volunteering due to faith-filled reasons to doing so because of church politics (the new priest has formed a group of new insiders and I’m trying to stay on top of what’s going on as they aren’t really orthodox in their approach).

I still manage to pray once a day but again it’s like I’m just going through the motions.

How can I re-establish a spiritual center and how can I volunteer for the parish for the right reason when I have many issues with the politics? I want to stay with this parish as my kids go to the school.

Help!
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I can relate. We once attended a neat little Catholic church in some woods in a suburb of Atlanta. The priest was also a college professor and had an entertaining, upbeat style of public speaking and interacting with people in general. He was a natural leader. After he was transferred, we received in his place a rather introverted, definitely boring priest, who was also a psychologist. The guy had a hard act to follow, but really wasn’t very inspirational on his own merits. Most of his sermons reminded me of psychology courses in college. We eventually moved and went to another church. Before then, however, I grew impatient with the new guy a time or two, and felt a bit frustrated. My bad.
 
I would suggest working on developing your relationship with Jesus Christ Himself directly in the Blessed Sacrament. Your spiritual life shouldn’t disolve when a person leaves your life. Depend directly on Jesus Christ and he will lead your life. He will be your life. Spend time with Him before the tabernacle. He will lead you, if you let him.
 
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