Please pray for me to know how to deal with the knowledge of cruelty in the world

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I have a hard time knowing about the terrible sufferings and it makes me feel like giving up.
 
Praying for you! I too have struggled with this issue. I was born during my country’s dictatorial regime; I’ve watched power and religion used in heinous ways and been abused by those closest to me, including family, friends and “church” leaders/friends (not a Catholic church though). The therapists in that country were afraid to talk about anything concerning racial or religious issues, for in that place one wrong word can land them in jail for years, so I never got any kind of help from anyone. I was welcomed into the Catholic Church 3,5 years ago. I’ve been living in an atheistic country since then and I’ve been asked multiple times: Why do you believe in Catholicism? I thought about it: Other religions all have beautiful symbols such as the moon, the lotus flower, the stars, a bull or eagle or anything that symbolizes beauty and strength, but we have the Cross, a symbol of cruelty, injustice and humiliation. Why? Many times I’m so angry at this world’s coldness and cruelty, so much that I luxuriate in the thought of saying “No more” to this world, and then I enter the Church, where our Lord hung helplessly on a crucifix, His head tilted to the side in sorrow, and I thought, “He’s still saying Yes to us today, this minute.He’s still bearing this world’s cruelties and filth out of Love for us.” I encourage all of us to consider Him and His Love (Hebrews 12:1-11) and also the fact that we’re already united to Him in a Love stronger than death: “For no man ever hates his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ does the Church, because we are members of his body.” (Ephesians 5:29-30) Pray for me also, since these past memories often give me nightmares and very debilitating insomnia, and while the therapists in my country have to shut their mouths due to the cruel regime, therapists from outside the country know nothing of my birth country’s problems (especially since I’m from a racial and religious minority, and the idealists among us always suffer persecution in various forms) Currently I don’t have any real friends apart from some priests who I often feel may be helping me out of a sense of duty more than anything else, and it makes me feel like a burden to them. My fun loving friends (I’m in my late 20’s and none of my friends care about these things) couldn’t care less and my relatives have no religious or patriotic ideals and thus can’t relate to me in any meaningful way. Pray for me and be strong in the Lord! Go to Adoration often and let His love permeate your innermost being, receive the Sacraments regularly and pray a lot for healing and mercy, for ourselves and for this world. Maybe we are called in some small way to offer up our suffering and intercede for our society, especially since not many people are willing to do so. May the peace and joy of Christ be always with us. Mother Mary, pray for us and embrace us with your loving presence.
 
I pray that you overcome any negativity the world dishes out. Lord pleas help Buglady see through the darkness and see the beauty you offer.

I also want to suggest listening to a podcast from Charles Stanley. I heard it this morning and it was wonderful. It’s titled Confidence that Conquers - Part 1.
 
The negativity is for those who are hurt and the inhumanity that goes with
it. If I did not know about it, it wouldn’t bother me.
 
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Praying for you! Please pray for me too! I always remember that Christ foretold that those who follow Him will suffer as he suffered. Keep offering it all up for souls in purgatory too!
 
Hail Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb,
Jesus
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of death,
Amen
 
Praying for you and your situation.

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Phil 4:8
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†
 
Prayers for Peace Where There Is
Conflict and Disaster

Bless the hands
that bring wholeness
to lives blighted by sickness.

Bless the saints who
in sad and desperate places
bring a sense of hopefulness.

Bless the Christians
facing daily opposition
showing a faithful witness.

Bless the generosity
of the rich and powerful
for the gift of thoughtfulness.

Bless the peacemakers
working in conditions
that are often hazardous.

Bless the politicians,
whether good or bad,
for decisions affecting all of us.

Bless our words and actions,
as we carry Your light
into places shrouded in darkness.

Bless Your children,
whoever they might be,
with the warmth of Your love and grace.

Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. ✝️
 
Amen to you beautiful prayer njlisa
Lord many of us struggle with the cruelty in this world, along with our OP
Please hear the prayers of our hearts and minds for all who are suffering from the cruelty of others.
 
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