Prayers for me: overwhelmed by doubt

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I have been struggling with feeling separate from Christ, not sure if he’s there, unsure if the Catholic Church is where I should be:( I joined the Church 3 years ago, and my two small children were baptized then as well. I have spoken to my priest, but didn’t get too much help. I am on the verge of giving up…I pray and beg and plead for God to let me know he’s there, for Jesus to draw closer, I read scripture, I pray the rosary…nothing.
I’d love prayers, advice, anything. I don’t want to uproot my children or cause them doubt, but I can’t carry on like this, and I’m tempted to go elsewhere, perhaps back to my Protestant roots.

Please help.
 
The evil one hates all that is good and holy. Thus, he especially hates Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. He wants you to doubt our Lord’s presence in the Sacrament. Regarding doubt, here is an article regarding the four primary tactics of the devil:

blog.adw.org/2013/07/four-common-tactics-of-the-devil/

Have you ever spent a holy hour before Christ in the Blessed Sacrament? There is little that is so spiritually satisfying. We are all busy, but I am sure that an hour can be found at some time of day or evening. If you can make it there, simply lay your concerns and fears out before our Lord. With a bit of patience, you will have your answer.

Prayers ascending on your behalf.
 
I think you may be going through what some Saints referred to as the “dark night of the soul”. I’ve been through this several times (a lot more times than I’d like to remember!). This is a time when Jesus is calling you to live by “faith” and not by “feeling”. He will bring you consolation when the time ends. Ask Him for small consolations to help you through them, but you may or may not receive them. Look upon your children growing in the Faith. This is a consolation you have daily, and especially at Mass. Don’t give up!!! This will turn out to be a tremendous blessing in the end! Believe me, I know how it hurts and worries you, but this is a time when Jesus us asking you to trust in His promise: “I am with you ALWAYS”!!!🙂
 
Praying that the Lord may increase your faith and remove your doubts.

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 our death. Amen
 
Thank you for prayer.

I can feel your support. I went to confession today and I’m feeling a bit more hopeful. But I’d appreciate any prayers you can offer for me. This has been a long dark night.

In love,
A
 
Jesus said, “Those who persevere to the end will be saved.” So, persevere! Don’t give up!

Also, Jesus told the Apostles, “I will be with you always, even to the end of time.” So, Jesus is with the Catholic Church. Stay with us!

God Bless!
 
Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell, satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
 
God is overwhelming mercy and love. Put yourself into that mercy - truly in His mercy and let HIM love you and care for you and bring you the grace to know His PResence - doubts are not always a bad end in themselves…they sometimes bring us closer to realizing He’s been there all the time!
 
I will pray for this prayer intention and I will pray for you for whom prayer is asked on this thread :

Hail Mary, Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among 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 our death.

Amen.
 
newangela said:
I have been struggling with feeling separate from Christ, not sure if he’s there, unsure if the Catholic Church is where I should be:( I joined the Church 3 years ago, and my two small children were baptized then as well. I have spoken to my priest, but didn’t get too much help. I am on the verge of giving up…I pray and beg and plead for God to let me know he’s there, for Jesus to draw closer, I read scripture, I pray the rosary…nothing.
I’d love prayers, advice, anything. I don’t want to uproot my children or cause them doubt, but I can’t carry on like this, and I’m tempted to go elsewhere, perhaps back to my Protestant roots.

Please help.
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I have already prayed for you!

It seems to me that you are being tested. Can you remember what Jesus said to doubting Thomas? He said: “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed” (Jn 20:29). The meaning is that you are supposed to believe without any form of proof.

Faith can also be periods with dryness. That often means that you feel empty, but that God are very close to you (think about the loneliness of Jesus at the cross when he cried out: “My God, my God why has you forsaken me?” Mother Theresa had a very long period with such dryness (loneliness). Please tell God that you are willing to trust Him and continue to live a catholic life with prayers and so on … May be you will feel closer to God if you stop wanting him to give you some kind of proof.

When I doubt, I always go to confession and confess my doubt as a sin. That helps both because I then promise to not do the same sin again and because of God’s mercy and grace. (if you don’t feel comfortable with the priest, please try another one.

God bless!
 
judynurse said:
I think you may be going through what some Saints referred to as the “dark night of the soul”. I’ve been through this several times (a lot more times than I’d like to remember!). This is a time when Jesus is calling you to live by “faith” and not by “feeling”. He will bring you consolation when the time ends. Ask Him for small consolations to help you through them, but you may or may not receive them. Look upon your children growing in the Faith. This is a consolation you have daily, and especially at Mass. Don’t give up!!! This will turn out to be a tremendous blessing in the end! Believe me, I know how it hurts and worries you, but this is a time when Jesus us asking you to trust in His promise: “I am with you ALWAYS”!!!🙂
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Yes, I remember hearing that Mother Theresa went through this for a quite a long time, but now she is remembered as a woman of great faith, a Saint actually! Obviously, she found the strength to carry on, and so can you!
I think everyone goes through “dark nights of the soul” sometimes, I know I do…when it happens to me my faith life suffers quite a bit and sin starts to take over again, but God always manages to get back in somehow and reminds me of the life he’d rather I stuck to 😃 My “dark spells” sometimes last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. Just keep doing what you’re doing, perhaps look for something new too like an inspiring movie or book or magazine or whatever.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou among 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 our death.
Amen
 
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