"Intuition"

[DebChris]

Hi Marie,

I am inclined to think that this could be a charismatic gift, namely word of knowledge or word of wisdom, or something close to that. I don’t know how much attention you pay to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal - certainly it is something that I, myself, am still learning about everyday - but this is the closest Catholic answer I could get into my own search into these things (I had a similar, somewhat metaphysical, connection with someone, about two years ago)

Yes, it is a charismatic gift close to a word of knowledge. It could be called a manifestation of wisdom or knowledge, both gifts of the Holy Spirit. A person need not be “Charismatic” in order to manifest this gift.
A word of knowledge is more likely to be manifested by the person speaking a word related to the person to whom she is speaking that he/she would not ordinarily know.

 

[Sarabande]

Hey everyone,

I’m just curious, I know the church is against anything pertaining to “psychic abilities” and intentionally trying to predict the future, but what does the church think about “intuition” or “telepathy.” I tend to have very good intuition especially pertaining to certain people in my life. I don’t seek to have it, it just comes to me. I’m not by any means “psychic”; I don’t contact ghosts, read taro cards, read tea leaves…no way, I would never do any of that stuff. But I just sometimes have feelings or thoughts that come true or are true…they just come to me. What does the church say about that? About what I call “intuition”? Thanks!

I don’t know of any concrete Church teachings on this, but I don’t think there is anything wrong with “intuition” in general. My mother and I both have very strong intuitions. When I follow my intuition, it’s always right. When I don’t, I sometimes pay for it.

It frightens me sometimes because we have both known about deaths or severe injuries/illnesses of close family members without having any indication those things would occur. Whenever I get the “feelings”, I try to ignore it. I really don’t want to know ahead of time, if you know what I mean, because it just makes me anxious waiting for it to happen. So, I’ve worked on blocking out the thoughts when they come up.

I also understand the connection thing when it comes to knowing what the other person is thinking or is about to do, even when they are hundreds or thousands of miles away. I think almost everyone has had that experience where they think to themselves, “The phone is going to ring and it will be (name of person)” and right after they think it, the phone rings and it actually is that person. Or when you are driving down a road you’ve never been on before, a fast person passes you and you think, “There is a police officer right there and he will be pulling out to stop that driver,” and sure enough that happens. Those are just everyday “intuition” feelings I think most people have.

Parents, and I think especially mothers, have a strong intuition with their children. I feel it with my children and I know my mother has felt the same with us. She always seemed to know when something was wrong with us even if we were hadn’t seen her or spoken to her. I sometimes think it has to do with the close connection we have with the people in question, but it might also have to do with the Lord speaking to us in a certain way.

 

[CrimsonThorn]

St. Padre Pio was blessed with the gift of intuition.

I believe he was not alone and there are people today who have it.

Jim

St Padre Pio was a very special person and no doubt a very close and dear friend of God. Not just anyone is granted these gifts.

 

[Lady_Love]

I believe that due to “mystical union” and that we are all one body we have a deep intimacy with one another and if we are “in tune” we can pick up on the interior movements of the “other.”

This is a gift that is to be used for building each other up. We have wonderful opportunities to engage in corporal works of mercy.

 

[JimR-OCDS]

St Padre Pio was a very special person and no doubt a very close and dear friend of God. Not just anyone is granted these gifts.

But doesn’t exclude others from having them.

Jim

 

[CrimsonThorn]

But doesn’t exclude others from having them.

Jim

Ttrue enough, if those people are also close friends of God. And as we know, one of the most important things that brings us close to God is Humility, in which WinterRobyn makes an observation and good point of, that there isnt much of that (humility) going on in this thread.

 

[JimR-OCDS]

Ttrue enough, if those people are also close friends of God. And as we know, one of the most important things that brings us close to God is Humility, in which WinterRobyn makes an observation and good point of, that there isnt much of that (humility) going on in this thread.

That’s a strong judgement of the participants in this thread.

I’ve seen nothing that warrants such a statement,.

Jim

 

[CrimsonThorn]

That’s a strong judgement of the participants in this thread.

I’ve seen nothing that warrants such a statement,.

Jim

Seeking only confirmation of powers and arguing with those who present alternative meaning/not being open to the idea that you MAY not be a “special person” in that sense, isnt exactly being humble.

 

[Sarabande]

Seeking only confirmation of powers and arguing with those who present alternative meaning/not being open to the idea that you MAY not be a “special person” in that sense, isnt exactly being humble.

Practically everyone has intuition of some sort. Some have it stronger than others or are more aware of it. It’s a gift in the sort that this could be a way God communicates with all of us (just a supposition), but it’s not anything particularly “special” in the sense that it is something almost everyone, or maybe everyone, has to some degree.

The OP did state she was confused by it which is why she came on here. This might be the first time she every really brought it up because she had feared she might be judged by people in the real world and even on here, but at least she can be anonymous. Sometimes the way we express ourselves on paper or on the screen may not necessarily come out the way we intended, especially without knowing the individual or being able to observe body language or facial expression. Let’s cut the OP a break and assume the best in her.

 

[Marie1234]

Practically everyone has intuition of some sort. Some have it stronger than others or are more aware of it. It’s a gift in the sort that this could be a way God communicates with all of us (just a supposition), but it’s not anything particularly “special” in the sense that it is something almost everyone, or maybe everyone, has to some degree.

The OP did state she was confused by it which is why she came on here. This might be the first time she every really brought it up because she had feared she might be judged by people in the real world and even on here, but at least she can be anonymous. Sometimes the way we express ourselves on paper or on the screen may not necessarily come out the way we intended, especially without knowing the individual or being able to observe body language or facial expression. Let’s cut the OP a break and assume the best in her.

Thank you for your kind words Sara and Jim. You have assumed correctly; it’s not something I tell many people (hardly any at all) because I’m afraid of criticisms and confusions. I believe everyone is special in a different way and I would never judge what someone is gifted at as being and instrument of vanity or occult. Obviously, one may choose to use their gifts in such ways, but in essence, in it’s pure unadulterated form, a gift is from God and is good, whatever it may be. I knew I’d get criticism and that’s okay. It’s worth it to know that others have this kind of intuition and the Church says there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.

Thank you for your support and understanding. I thought on this anonymous forum I would be spared the humiliation from critics, but I guess I was wrong. I just don’t understand how one could be “vain” or lack “humility” on an anonymous forum. But that’s okay if you think that. It’s your free will and I don’t hold any resentment toward you. A little sadness, but no resentment.

Thank you all for your time, regardless of what your comment was.

God Bless you all.

 

[Marie1234]

Seeking only confirmation of powers and arguing with those who present alternative meaning/not being open to the idea that you MAY not be a “special person” in that sense, isnt exactly being humble.

I was merely trying to explain what I am experiencing so that others can better understand. I was trying to pin point exactly what is going on so that others who experience it too can tell me what it is. I am very sorry and saddened if I came off as vain or something. I am not “seeking conformation of powers” because 1) if one were to have “powers” there is no way they could be determined and identified on an online forum and 2) I do not have powers. Never said I did. If I have any sort of intuition, it is not from my doing. It was something I was given. It is not in my power; not my anything. It’s outside of me, inside of me. But it is not from me.

I think everyone is “special” in there own way. Everyone has a gift from God. You and I are no exceptions.

God Bless