Prayers needed for ashamed lapsed Catholic

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Hello All,

During the past decade, I lost all faith in God. The comforting Catholocism of my childhood vanished, I don’t know what happened. I have felt so empty without my faith. I attended mass for the fist time last week in years and feel a pull back to the church. I was filled with joy once again. I am so ashamed of myself and have become more and more depressed by how much I have hurt God. I cannot say my Catholic faith is completely restored, but I do feel something is happening. I ask for your prayers to bring me back to God and the one true faith. I feel I am not worthy of your prayers, but feel prayer may be my only hope. Thank you.
 
Hi I am praying for you.
Please don’t be so hard on yourself. If you haven’t already try to talk to your priest. God loves you and forgives you! 🙂 xx
 
May the Lord finish the good work he is doing in you. May you focus on the Lord and not on your past. May you pray ceaselessly and frequent the sacraments. May the Lord help you to find a good, holy spiritual director/confessor to assist and guide you. Amen.
 
Jesus Himself assures us that there is more joy in heaven over one sinner that repents than a hundred righteous people. So welcome back home! You’re in the right place!
 
  • Eternal Father, have mercy on we sinners… God, have mercy on we sinners!
St. Theresa of Avila, dear sister in the faith, you who suffered from such dryness and lack of concern for prayer, but who bloomed into great sainthood, please pray for our dear sister, that she may return to the Holy Church in faith and become as close to our Lord Jesus Christ as you now are, resting in peace.

Lord Jesus Christ, son of the living God, have mercy on we sinners… Lord, hear our prayer! our help is in YOUR Name, above all Names, Who made Heaven and Earth! God, come to her assistance! Lord, make haste to help our beloved sister!
 
Welcome Home!

I wish I could give you a hug. Here’s one anyway (((((( hug ))))))).

I’m praying that your return home is beautiful, and more joyous than painful, although I’m sure there will be an equal amount of suffering and joy…

This simple prayer comes from St Bernard of Clairvaux. When I read it it seemed so appropriate for me, a revert.

I beg You to receive the offering of the years left to me. Do not despise O my God this heart, which is contrite and humble, because of all the years that I have spent so foolishly.

LUKE 15:7
I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Praying for you to persevere, have hope, and joy throughout this journey.
Blessings
 
Thank you all! I am humbled by your prayers. So many grateful tears. You have no idea how much this means to me. I am overwhelmed…
 
See the scars and touch His wounds
He’s risen flesh and bone
Now the sinners have become the saints
And the lost have all come home
And they say, “Surely God is with us…”
(last verse in song from my sig line)

Truely, welcome home!
 
How wonderful that you are responding to God’s call for you to come home to His Catholic community! May God continue to gently lead you, step by step.

:harp:

Jesus’ parable: The Prodigal son was also ashamed as he returned to his home and family, but the father welcomed him with great joy when he returned.
 
Welcome home!

Lord God,
source and origin of our salvation,
make our lives here on earth so proclaim your glory
that we may praise you without ceasing in heaven.
[We make our prayer] through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Amen.

:blessyou:
 
you are in my prayers today. Try the link www.catholicscomehome.org they help you feel good about yourself and help you get back home to the Catholic faith
Here’s to you
Welcome home.
Rose
 
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