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I am deeply troubled by what seems to be a growing lack of consern for Our Lord. I have been praying for understanding but my prayers are not answered, I was in the hospital recently and was asked what if any religous preference I had. I replied that I am Catholic; &just outside my door I heard the nurse refer to me as…“a member of the Church of the molesters.” I prayed for her, and for the Church, but I am angry. Each time I enter the confessional, anger is at the top of my list. I love Our Lord, and the Church, and I do not understand why it seems more and more people seem to hate me for it. I was attacked on yahoo answers for trying to answer a question on prayer. I would never consider taking my own life, but I have prayed for God to please take me now. The thought of living in a world so full of hate is taking its toll on me. Am I in need of psyc. help, I am feeling so confused. Is it just me? Please help me…I know that Christians have and will face such trials, but why do so many today ridicule both God and Believers? What has changed?
Please pray for me, I fear I will become too angry. I am ashamed of my thoughts, but they do not leave me. For the first time in my life I seem to find no solace in prayer. I fear for my soul. God forgive my weakness!! I am so tired I will check my mail first thing in the morning, please pray for me!
 
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I am deeply troubled by what seems to be a growing lack of consern for Our Lord. I have been praying for understanding but my prayers are not answered, I was in the hospital recently and was asked what if any religous preference I had. I replied that I am Catholic; &just outside my door I heard the nurse refer to me as…“a member of the Church of the molesters.” I prayed for her, and for the Church, but I am angry. Each time I enter the confessional, anger is at the top of my list. I love Our Lord, and the Church, and I do not understand why it seems more and more people seem to hate me for it. I was attacked on yahoo answers for trying to answer a question on prayer. I would never consider taking my own life, but I have prayed for God to please take me now. The thought of living in a world so full of hate is taking its toll on me. Am I in need of psyc. help, I am feeling so confused. Is it just me? Please help me…I know that Christians have and will face such trials, but why do so many today ridicule both God and Believers? What has changed?
Please pray for me, I fear I will become too angry. I am ashamed of my thoughts, but they do not leave me. For the first time in my life I seem to find no solace in prayer. I fear for my soul. God forgive my weakness!! I am so tired I will check my mail first thing in the morning, please pray for me!
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Hi Bill. No, you are not alone, I can assure you. I completely understand and share the sadness and frustration that you are experiancing. You can read some of my posts to see for yourself that I sometimes have a problem with anger when it comes to my idea of defending God and His Church (as though I could effect anything). Perhaps what you need is a spiritual vacation. To simply get away for a weekend and be alone with God. If I might suggest the monastery below:

The Abbey of Gethsemani - Trappist, KY

If this particular monastery is too far from where you live, perhaps there is one closer to you. If not, maybe if you speak with your priest he can inform you of any upcoming retreats. We all go through these rough times in today’s society. I’ve found that surrounding myself with the people and things of God can rejuvenate a soul running near to empty. God bless and you are in my prayers.
 
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I am deeply troubled by what seems to be a growing lack of consern for Our Lord. I have been praying for understanding but my prayers are not answered, I was in the hospital recently and was asked what if any religous preference I had. I replied that I am Catholic; &just outside my door I heard the nurse refer to me as…“a member of the Church of the molesters.” I prayed for her, and for the Church, but I am angry. Each time I enter the confessional, anger is at the top of my list. I love Our Lord, and the Church, and I do not understand why it seems more and more people seem to hate me for it. I was attacked on yahoo answers for trying to answer a question on prayer. I would never consider taking my own life, but I have prayed for God to please take me now. The thought of living in a world so full of hate is taking its toll on me. Am I in need of psyc. help, I am feeling so confused. Is it just me? Please help me…I know that Christians have and will face such trials, but why do so many today ridicule both God and Believers? What has changed?
Please pray for me, I fear I will become too angry. I am ashamed of my thoughts, but they do not leave me. For the first time in my life I seem to find no solace in prayer. I fear for my soul. God forgive my weakness!! I am so tired I will check my mail first thing in the morning, please pray for me!
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You are not alone. Watch EWTN, or if it is not in your area, you can view it on your computer. See ewtn.com for station and programming info.
It takes your mind off the secular media and is broadcast world-wide.

Regarding that nurse, it is probably too late now, but - - - at check out, I would have reported her to the Hospital Administration, and ask that her discriminatory remarks were placed in her personnel record. Discrimination against any religion is a serious matter.

Remember that in the US less than 2% of Priests were involved in abuse. Most of this took place between 15 to 40 years ago (-usually omitted by media). The perpetrators are dead or in jail where they belong.

Jesus has great love and mercy for each of us.
Go to Confession and Communion often. Read your Bible. Ask the Blessed Mother to keep you close to her Son. She’ll give you her hand.

We all love you too, and you will be in our prayers.
 
My brother in Christ, do not lose heart, nor burn in anger. Remember what He said to you in John 15:18-20…

“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you."

He, too, felt anger. Once, in frustration, He blasted a barren fig tree, because it reminded him so much of how so many of us are barren, and throw His love back in His face.

But He showed us by his actions what courageous love is. It is to take the hits, and still walk up Golgotha carrying his cross, an innocent man, and be crucified for us, sinners as well as saints.

So when you are insulted for your Faith, realize that you are being granted the privilege of feeling like He did then and does today, every day.
Smile to yourself, and if you listen closely, you’ll hear the flutter of the “wings” of the Holy Spirit.

You are being honored by those insults. React with gratitude, not anger.
I know it’s a hard thing to take as a human being, but, amen, amen, it’s a really a caress of the Holy Spirit.
Because He knows you really care.

He said He would be with us always, to the end of the age.
No matter how bad it looks for the Faith at times.
No matter how many priests and laymen betray Him.

He didn’t say it would be pretty. But He’s got you, and He’s got me.

You are in my prayers tonight, Bill. Sleep well.

Alfredo Escalona
 
+A good many years ago our **Wonderful Lord *touched my heart in regard to not having much contact with the secular news media . . . which feeds and dwells on negatives and glorifies the sins and imperfections of mankind *. . . your post touched my heart this morning and brought to mind a wonderful portion of . . . Sacred :bible1: Scripture . . . God the Holy Spirit has used for years in the life of my soul . . . it really works wonderfully well in creating an interior peaceful and healthy environment for our souls to dwell with our dear Lord while living out our daily lives here on this earth with Him . . . and I second WatchingMedia’s suggestion to watch EWTN as an excellent source of healthy Christ centered thinking available through television broadcasts . . .

Below are some clear . . . holy . . . and wonderfully wholesome. . . Holy Thoughts of our God . . . **Beloved Holy Shepherd ** . . . of our souls . . . in all their incredibly profound beauty and deep truth . . . lovingly directing our . . . thought life . . . for the sound good health and welfare of our bodies, minds souls and spirits as **God’s **beloved children. . .

:bible1:
Finally, brethren,
whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue,
and if there be
any praise, think on these things.
- Philippians 4:8
. . . all for Jesus+
. . . thank You Dear Lord+
. . . thank You Gracious Heavenly Father+
. . . thank You Sweet Spirit of our Holy God+
. . . thank you Blessed Virgin Mary our Mother+
. . . thank you Holy Mother Church+
:signofcross:​
 
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I am deeply troubled by what seems to be a growing lack of consern for Our Lord. I have been praying for understanding but my prayers are not answered, I was in the hospital recently and was asked what if any religous preference I had. I replied that I am Catholic; &just outside my door I heard the nurse refer to me as…“a member of the Church of the molesters.” I prayed for her, and for the Church, but I am angry. Each time I enter the confessional, anger is at the top of my list. I love Our Lord, and the Church, and I do not understand why it seems more and more people seem to hate me for it. I was attacked on yahoo answers for trying to answer a question on prayer. I would never consider taking my own life, but I have prayed for God to please take me now. The thought of living in a world so full of hate is taking its toll on me. Am I in need of psyc. help, I am feeling so confused. Is it just me? Please help me…I know that Christians have and will face such trials, but why do so many today ridicule both God and Believers? What has changed?
Please pray for me, I fear I will become too angry. I am ashamed of my thoughts, but they do not leave me. For the first time in my life I seem to find no solace in prayer. I fear for my soul. God forgive my weakness!! I am so tired I will check my mail first thing in the morning, please pray for me!
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It’s a very hard world to live in-and not getting any easier. “Blessed are the poor in spirit”-we’re not designed to fit in with this place. But we also need to be shrewd-aware of the rules here-to cultivate courage and fortitude. Most people are simply ignorant of the truth. We need to know the truth and have the courage to stand up for it. Not just externally but more importantly within ourselves to begin with. I’ll pray for you. We need to pray for strength for all believers. And God will give us what we need.
 
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