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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!
 
PrayRosary said:
I doubt the Church has an official teaching on “intuition”, but it sounds like you may have a high Emotional Intelligence.

psychology.about.com/od/personalitydevelopment/a/emotionalintell.htm
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I do agree with you about the fact that I may have a high EI. I’m a biologist and a writer, so I’m good at making observations. But it’s a bit more than that. I can feel or think what another person is thinking or feeling very far away from me…I don’t have to be in the same room with them.

Premonitions, I guess you could say, or like a vibe from someone. A connection.
 
Marie1234 said:
I do agree with you about the fact that I may have a high EI. I’m a biologist and a writer, so I’m good at making observations. But it’s a bit more than that. I can feel or think what another person is thinking or feeling very far away from me…I don’t have to be in the same room with them…
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Maybe you can get your own reality show or something…
 
Marie1234 said:
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!
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I fault the Holy Spirit for that 😃 but seriously I believe that we all have been touched by Him.
 
Marie1234 said:
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!
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Nothing wrong with good intuition although I personally think these are insights caused by the subconscious activity of the intellect. Although I wouldn’t rule out preternatural or even spiritual inspirations.

There is no such thing as telepathy no matter what you have heard or read. Such a thing would destroy the sanctity of the individual by destroying his privacy. If I were you I would never act of these thoughts you think you see in others or even think about them. Depending on how often you have these events, how strong they are they might be simply temptations. Could be caused by Satan, he has the power to act on our intellects and imaginations. Stay close to God and do not dwell on these things. If they persist you might want to talk to your pastor.
 
You may know the people so well or are around them so much, that you can subconsciously predict their thoughts, words, or actions without trying. Its like your autopilot reacting to subtle subliminal patterns within your friendships that trigger your responses.

I often hang out with the same two people that this happens all the time between us.
 
Security specialist and author Gavin deBecker believes that all women are gifted with intuition, and that it is never wrong. It is only when they choose to overrule or disregard their intuition that trouble arrives - normally in the form of bad boys. His book The Gift of Fear is particularly good reading.
 
Linusthe2nd said:
Nothing wrong with good intuition although I personally think these are insights caused by the subconscious activity of the intellect. Although I wouldn’t rule out preternatural or even spiritual inspirations.

There is no such thing as telepathy no matter what you have heard or read. Such a thing would destroy the sanctity of the individual by destroying his privacy. If I were you I would never act of these thoughts you think you see in others or even think about them. Depending on how often you have these events, how strong they are they might be simply temptations. Could be caused by Satan, he has the power to act on our intellects and imaginations. Stay close to God and do not dwell on these things. If they persist you might want to talk to your pastor.
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Hi sweetie, thanks for your comment. 🙂 I kind of hesitated posting this thread because I figured I’d get responses saying it’s “from the devil”.

I didn’t mean that I think I am invading their minds or anything, but rather we somehow reach out to each other purposefully. The feelings are never “bad” or anything, but rather the opposite. I know it is not from the devil because he cannot pervade into the mind of another because that would “destroy the sanctity of the individual by destroying his privacy” as you put it so well. I know he can’t read our thoughts; it is not from him.
I have been like this my whole life, but lately it’s been happening a lot lately, with one specific person.

I do not believe that my intuition comes from a bad source, but rather the opposite. I am extremely close to God, He is number one in my life and always will be. For me to have “intuition” from an evil source would be pretty unlikely and pointless. I do not use my intuition for attention or vanity. I don’t think I’m somehow cheating the laws of God or something. I don’t even look for it to happen. It just does.

It’s from a good source. A very good source. I can feel it.

I know that feelings can be wrong, but God’s laws are not. These occurrences to do not, in my opinion, contradict any of them as far as I know. If they are from a spiritual source, it would have to be from God, right?

Telepathy, in my opinion, is not only possible but real. Not in the sense that people can invade others’ minds and read their most intimate secrets or anything like that. But in the sense that people have another sense, a sense we cannot yet explain. A way of mutually communicating with out any words involved, but through thoughts or feelings. It’s the same as talking to someone out loud, except it’s through feeling. It’s not invasion, but rather communication.

If such a thing exists, which I believe it does, it was most certainly created by God and is good. As good as the gift of oral speech.

So I guess what I was asking was not “is it from the devil”, but what does the Church say about such occurrences? Does the Church have any stance at all?
 
Marie,
Why are you asking this question? Do you really want a true answer or a confirmation you have a special and glorious gift from God? Pardon me, but it seems every person who has given you an answer with a slightly different explanation for your “communication” ability, you then argue with, insisting it’s from God because “it feels good.”

It’s very interesting you have a quote from Emerson that is not exactly cohesive with a Catholic perspective. Thoughts do not control the world; a complex variety, an almost unfathomable multitude of ideas, thoughts, emotions, evil and worthy and selfish, public and private - human, evil, and divine - are what control life on this earthly sphere, since Original Sin. You seem to me to be talking about New Thought (formerly called New Age or Aquarian) sorts of ideas, more so than a healthy gift of the Spirit for a Christian. This is just how your explanations and defensive reactions strike me.

Since you don’t seem happy with these “lay” answers, it would not hurt, and may be wise, to talk first to a priest and then to a doctor. God bless…
 
WinterRobyn said:
Marie,
Why are you asking this question? Do you really want a true answer or a confirmation you have a special and glorious gift from God? Pardon me, but it seems every person who has given you an answer with a slightly different explanation for your “communication” ability, you then argue with, insisting it’s from God because “it feels good.”

It’s very interesting you have a quote from Emerson that is not exactly cohesive with a Catholic perspective. Thoughts do not control the world; a complex variety, an almost unfathomable multitude of ideas, thoughts, emotions, evil and worthy and selfish, public and private - human, evil, and divine - are what control life on this earthly sphere, since Original Sin. You seem to me to be talking about New Thought (formerly called New Age or Aquarian) sorts of ideas, more so than a healthy gift of the Spirit for a Christian. This is just how your explanations and defensive reactions strike me.

Since you don’t seem happy with these “lay” answers, it would not hurt, and may be wise, to talk first to a priest and then to a doctor. God bless…
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I am asking this question precisely because I am confused by it and I want to make sure it is consistent with my Catholic faith. I am just curious how the church would explain such an occurrence.

You are making many judgements toward me and if you knew me, you would quickly learn that I am the most traditional Catholic you will ever meet. I hate all things New Age. That’s why I want an explanation as to what this is and how the church can explain it.

You are completely misinterpreting my quote by Emerson, by the way. No, it may not be a Catholic quote, but if you do not believe that the “spiritual is stronger than material” then that in fact is anti-Christian.

Your comment was extremely rude and yes I will talk to my priest about this but certainly not a “doctor”. Just because something happens that you don’t understand does not give you the right to make someone feel bad about it or “sick”. Shame on you.

If you have never experienced “intuition” before, I believe you are one of the minority because most people do. Maybe not as often as I do, but they do.

I see this thread was a mistake. I knew people like you would insult me rather than try to answer my question. I’m just going to go straight to my priest for a direct answer as to how or why this is happening so much more lately, although I think I may already know the answer. 🙂

I guess I was just curious if this happens to others. I was just wondering if there was a reason why this happens more often with the one specific person in my life. Like I said, I think I know the answer, but I’m going to talk to my priest to be sure 🙂

By the way, I said once that it feels like it’s from God, not from the DEVIL ok? But I know that feelings are not always accurate. I am not saying it’s a gift from God, it may just be that I have a special connection to people which can by the way, be explained by science.
 
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
 
“intuition” and “telepathy” are two different things. Telepathy has to do with control and is associated with the occult.
Intuition has to do with knowledge. My mother had strong intuition. Even before my sister called to tell my mother about falling off a boat in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, she knew. Years later, when I was in a major accident, it was the reason I called. It was important to assure her of my safety.
Sometimes, God gives us insight into a particular situation. This knowledge may not be articulated, but can lead us into prayer regarding a particular situation. This is where I would place intuition. Intuition can guide us in our response with insight that we would not normally possess.
 
JimR-OCDS said:
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
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Thank you Jim, your answer is very helpful. I’m going to go research St. Padre Pio. 🙂
Thanks again sweetie!
 
DebChris said:
“intuition” and “telepathy” are two different things. Telepathy has to do with control and is associated with the occult.
Intuition has to do with knowledge. My mother had strong intuition. Even before my sister called to tell my mother about falling off a boat in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, she knew. Years later, when I was in a major accident, it was the reason I called. It was important to assure her of my safety.
Sometimes, God gives us insight into a particular situation. This knowledge may not be articulated, but can lead us into prayer regarding a particular situation. This is where I would place intuition. Intuition can guide us in our response with insight that we would not normally possess.
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Yes. By your definition, I have intuition, not telepathy. I guess my mistake was describing it as “telepathy” because now I know that it is not. I didn’t know there was really a difference between the two words, I thought they were kind of synonyms. But yeah, I guess what I have is intuition and I feel really relieved that others have it and understand. I’m relieved that’s not anti-Catholic in perspective. Thanks for your help 👍
 
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) 🤷
 
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