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Just going through a lot of confusion,trying to understand God/Jesus/Mary’s need for me. Been through so much in my life;abuse,neglect,homelessness,mental illness,loss of a child through divorce… it never seems to end,just one serious thing after another. they all seem like huge tests,huge weights,it makes me want to give up.though,one thing I know is that I was blessed with the gift of art. I write and publish poetry,short stories,I give readings etc,I feel this is god’s gift & calling,but sometimes I would give it all up to have some mental peace.
Recently I rediscovered the works of Thomas Merton,his poetry and writings. He is very inspirational because,much like Mother Theresa,he understood how easy it was to lose faith and question the existence of God.Merton understood what it was to be a regular man in the world,a man with regular desires.Lately I have been finding myself sitting in this old Catholic church during off hours,just me,Gregorian chants on the speaker system,the stained glass and the candles by Mary. Sometimes I light a candle and talk to Jesus in whispers,or in my head. Basically I am confused. I believe in God,I believe in the Church,but I don’t believe in all the teachings in the Catechism.I wont really go into subject matter,but there are a few I cannot rationally agree with.Please pray that the answers can become more clear to me,I’m lost and I am deeply searching for what seems so hard to obtain.
 
frank2127 said:
Lately, I have been finding myself sitting in this old Catholic church during off hours, just me, Gregorian chants on the speaker system, the stained glass and the candles by Mary. Sometimes I light a candle and talk to Jesus in whispers, or in my head.
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Beautiful. Praying for you…

Prayer of Abandonment
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                  My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you and I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing.
And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road although I may know nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death, I will not fear, for you are ever with me and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
  • Thomas Merton
 
Dear Frank2127, Just want you to know you will be kept in my prayers. May the Lord touch your heart with His great love and bring healing and peace.

You may also find Henri Nouwen meaningful. Two of his books, The Wounded Healer and The Prodigal are the ones i would recommend. The Prodigal in particular was prompted by his viewing of Remebrandt’s painting The Prodigal Son. It brought healing, clarification and inspiration to my soul. Grace and Peace in Christ!
 
Keep thinking, writing and praying. Don’t give up.

Praying…
 
frank2127 said:
thank you all.
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You’re welcome. I didn’t read all of your post before though. If I had, I would have told you that you should make sure to do research, think about and pray about whatever is confusing you. Perhaps speak to a priest that you know to be knowledgeable–if you feel that would helpful in any case.

Is what you’re not believing in official dogma of the Church, or just traditional teachings that are unlikely to change?
 
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.

Don’t forget Brother, Jesus said to pick up your cross and follow him. Look at Paul!!

GOD WILL FIND YOU, WHEN HE DOES, DON’T FORGET TO OPEN THE DOOR.

You will get thru this… My grandma use to say, “like all things, this too shall pass”.
 
A prayer for you.

From the The Holy Bible; (Douay-Rheims)Mark; chapter 9:
“And immediately the father of the boy crying out, with tears said: I do believe, Lord. Help my unbelief.”

Amen.
 
thank you very much for the prayers. my problem is with a little bit of the church doctrine they nothing to do with Jesus,bible,mary etc. It’s more to do with social issues in the world today…i fear putting them here because i don’t want to debate as much as i want God and prayer to guide me.
 
I’ve been in a similar situation as you. I know it’s hard. . .

Yet, I’ll be praying deeply for you(:

God bless, and I hope peace will come to you.

A favorite verse of mine; that has always helped me through hard times:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11-13

All you need to do is ask. . and seek Him. He’s holding open arms and I’m sure He will be truly happy to see you back home(:

~ Mel
 
frank2127 said:
thank you very much for the prayers. my problem is with a little bit of the church doctrine they nothing to do with Jesus,bible,mary etc. It’s more to do with social issues in the world today…i fear putting them here because i don’t want to debate as much as i want God and prayer to guide me.
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Perhaps post your questions on another forum/section ,so you can talk about whats troubling you
 
frank2127 said:
thank you very much for the prayers. my problem is with a little bit of the church doctrine they nothing to do with Jesus,bible,mary etc. It’s more to do with social issues in the world today…i fear putting them here because i don’t want to debate as much as i want God and prayer to guide me.
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I find this very, very wise. You have my prayers. Please remember me in yours. God bless you and guide you on your journey.
 
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Frank, do you have Our Lady Mary Mother of Jesus’ Holy Scapula, Jesus and Mother Mary’s Miraculous Medal, any of Jesus’ Holy Prayers and Cards placed in your home, workplace and vehicle and in your wallet while attending Mass each week, attending Reconciliation and perhaps Fasting or giving up something for Lent.

Do you pray to Jesus and Our Lady Mary’s Holy Rosary at least once a week or day? Jesus and Mother Mary will Love and guide you.

Ask Jesus to flow His Love, Wisdom and Guidance through you Frank now and for Eternity while offering up your past Crosses and current Crosses, in order for Him to intercede and work in your life more.

For Frank, his Family, Friends and all who Frank comes into contact with during his Soul and life journey Dear Jesus Christ our Saviour,

O Blood and Water which gushed forth from The Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, I trust in Thee

O Blood and Water which gushed forth from The Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, I trust in Thee

O Blood and Water which gushed forth from The Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, I trust in Thee

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 all evil, Amen.
 
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
 
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.
 
Frank,

i continue to pray for you and am glad that is also your focus. The Lord is your Shepherd and He will keep you. Peace and grace for a new day! In Christ, Grammy Sue
 
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