Losing Faith

[Merida]

I know that I have been blessed with so much in life, however recently I have found myself losing faith. Due to certain events that have happened recently, I have distanced myself more and more from my beliefs. I hope that I can find the faith that supports and strengthens so many people again. Any inspiration to get back there would be hugely appreciated.

 

[RosaryFan]

The Eucharist is the true presence of Christ. Body, blood, soul and divinity. It is amazing that He offers us the opportunity to be in communion with Him!! Don’t distance yourself from that most precious gift.

 

[JenniferB]

I don’t know how much faith you have lost or what is causing you to lose it but know you are not alone. As you can see from my post (Wavering in faith), I am right along there with you.

For me, it was not a specific event that happened but more of an accumilation of things I can’t reconcile (certain beliefs of the Church) as well as not finding a Catholic church near me that we connected with. We tried lots of them and I never felt anything from the masses. It was more like an obligation than a truly wanting to go. Also, my husband and I really wanted to become involved in the church and have lots of fellowship. None of the surrounding Catholic churches had much opportunity for two 31 year old married people to get involved in. There was one young married group in one of them but everyone had many children. As we are childless (by choice) right now, we felt no connection.

Sorry for the tangent! Anyway, we started going to an Eposcopalian church when the father gave wonderful sermons and ones that I could relate to. there was ample opportunity for fellowship with other people.

Message me if you want to talk. Im sorry I couldn’t help you more, but Im in the same boat. A lot of people keep telling me to read the Bible for answers but I don’t believe the Bible is inerrant and I don’t take it literally so I find no comfort there.

 

[fred_conty]

Meriba comment:
I have found myself losing faith. Due to certain events that have happened recently,​

Hi,
Loss of a loved one, or loss of a job, marital difficulties,financial problems, and more can do a lot to drown the faith. It is easy to be a believer when things are normal. Its the true test of suffering that tells it all. Faith is the hardest when suffering is beating down our door.

We can do two things under those circumstances. Have a great big pity party for ourselves that is very expensive to pay for. And the longer it goes the more expensive it becomes.

Or…I love you Lord in all things just as you loved me hanging from that cross. What can I do for You to show You my gratitude for what You do for me? Show me someone in need, which is really You, and I will be there for them out of love for you. Help me to be more thoughtfull of others and show me how.

Lord, would you want me to go to daily Mass to I may be close to you and pray for the world as you did? To offer what I’m going thru so others will receive the grace of not going to hell today?

Lord I promise to pray the cross and to give you my heart.