Spiritual crisis

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I am taking a long leave of absence from the forum. I am in the midst of a severe spiritual crisis, and so it’s best not to engage in theology or other debates during such a matter (at least for me).

The frank truth is, I have lost faith in the Roman Catholic Church. There are countless individuals I deeply love and admire, but the institution and her claims have lost their sway within my heart. Clinging to my personally dead faith has lead me to become bitter, sarcastic, and depressed; I feel I do God a grave disservice by idly sitting through Mass with glazed-over eyes and a closed heart. I have become an automaton mindlessly spouting words to which I ascribe no genuine meaning.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

To all the wonderful Christians out there with healthy, happy faiths, please pray for me, a wretched sinner.
 
Pray, do not lose focus on God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. May you find the peace your soul desires. Visit quieter places, retreats, monasteries, Holy places, shrines.

You need spiritual refreshment. God knows you can’t find it on a forum.
 
I will definitely pray for you. Finding Jesus in a personal way can be difficult BUT once you truly feel his presence, you will become alive with his love. That love can bring the things in our life that are bringing us down including mass, to a new level. We ask everyone to pray for us, say it and mean it but then also pray for everyone in your parish and all believers. I struggle all of the time but I try to find Jesus every morning with a simply bible verse and a writing to go along with it. Blessings your way
 
May our loving Lord reveal His infinite love for you in a special way.

Mary, Seat of Wisdom…Pray for us!
 
Praying to the Holy Spirit to give you guidance, direction, strength, fortitude & wisdom in your time of need.
 
Dear outremer, it is OKAY to experience what
you call a Crisis of Faith, many Church Fathers
have had these episodes, so DO NOT LOSE
HOPE. It is not YOU who have a hold on God,
but God who has a hold on you and your soul.
John 15:16

Our Father, who is in heaven,
Your Name be held holy,
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our debts as
we forgive our debtors,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
 
Praying for you… +
  • O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, who brought forth the Son of God still remaining a Virgin, assist us in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help us, and show us that you are our Mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, we humbly ask you from the depths of our heart to help us in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. O show us that you are our Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, we place this cause in your hands. Amen*
 
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.

†
 
Praying for you, outremer! Keep reaching out to God, keep praying- no matter how brief- just keep that conversation going. God bless.

Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Amen.
 
Lord please put out Your hand and life this soul back into the boat.
 
Prayers continuing for you… +
  • O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, who brought forth the Son of God still remaining a Virgin, assist us in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help us, and show us that you are our Mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, we humbly ask you from the depths of our heart to help us in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. O show us that you are our Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, we place this cause in your hands. Amen*
 
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