I'm having a mini crisis of faith

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Practice daily prayer and meditation. Pray for the Holy Spirit to increase your faith. Approach this problem with a humble heart and open yourself to God’s will.
 
I would like to second another poster’s recommendation of The Imitation of Christ. I have received unending comfort and solace from this little book over the years. It may do the same for you.
 
I prayed for you tonight. When one part suffers, we all suffer. May you find comfort in the unchanging-God who “is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8)
 
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I wouldn’t call the crisis “mini.” In latte sizes, it would fall somewhere between grande and venti.

My first response to the OP was . . . .wow! This is the FIRST time you’re experiencing this? A crisis of faith is normal. It’s not fun; it sucks, in fact. But it’s a normal, even healthy and fortifying part of the faith journey.

I found this article especially validating. Wrestling with God leads to truth

You’re doing all the right things. Keep going to Confession and consider enriching your struggle with a retreat. Some people enjoy group retreats. I went on an individual silent retreat, (a number of monasteries and retreat centers will rent out a simple room/chamber for a modest fee - poke around online for one near you), and found the experience purifying and transformational.

God bless!
 
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Isn’t it a “coincidence” that several weeks ago something moved me to pick up my copy of Imitation of Christ and start reading it? And now several posters are recommending it? Praise God! And my prayers to all of you who took the time to respond to my post with such love and kindness. I am going to 12:10 Mass and will remember all of you in my prayers. JMJ
 
I’d also recommend Fr. Jacque Philippe’s books, such as Searching for and Maintaining Peace, and Interior Freedom. These are short and “pithy” spiritual guides, very much reliant on the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux.
 
I just bought the first book on Amazon - thank you so much! Thanks to Prime I will get it in 2 days. I look forward to reading it.
 
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I think you will like it. I’m a big fan of Fr. Philippe’s works. It is down to earth spirituality and full of a conviction of God’s enormous love for us.
 
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