Star above your head?

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So, my Uncle Gaye passed some years ago and he spoke to me before he died. My uncle and I weren’t really close, he lived in another state, but he asked to speak to me. He told me that every time he saw me he saw a star above my head and then blessed me. He said he’d seen it there since I was a baby. I’ve always wondered what that meant. Also, is it possible for Jesus to actually talk to you? I mean, I remember several times that I felt the presence of the Lord and he told me to pray for certain things, things I really didn’t know about until later. Every time it happens it’s the most magnificent feeling ever! It’s like this light that’s pink and blue and red and purple and pearlescent all at the same time. I feel so happy. But I never actually hear anyone talking to me, just sort offeel it. And then when it’s over, I feel really sad for a while. I’m not dreaming when this happens, I’m fully awake. Is this wrong? Is this really Jesus talking to me? Or is it my imagination or what?
 
Welcome to CAF!

I suggest you speak to a priest.
I very much believe things like this are possible but we must not let our imagination run wild either.

Are you starting RCIA soon? I’m sure people there can direct you to a priest who can offer some advice.
 
Yes. I start in August. I like the priest. I have always done this. I just don’t know. It’s scary to think if it’s not really happening… I don’t want to think there’s something wrong with me mentally, ya know.
 
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Yes. I start in August. I like the priest. I have always done this. I just don’t know. It’s scary to think if it’s not really happening… I don’t want to think there’s something wrong with me mentally, ya know.
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It is perfectly possible for these things to happen in the spiritual life. It is also perfectly possible for the Holy Spirit to communicate with us. But it is a delicate topic, something that, when it happens, requires discernment, because we are easily deceived by these things that look fascinating to us.

The problem - as St. John of the Cross and other theologians of mysticism point out - is that we ought to not become attached to these events, or long for them…St. John of the Cross said that “anyone who does not treat them as enemies will not be able to escape deceptions in smaller or greater measure”.

What truly worries me about your description is this: “when it’s over I feel really sad for a while”. But only an experienced priest would be able to try to discern what is going on.
“The principal and safe doctrine for all of this consists in not worrying about it, even though we feel that we should; but to direct ourselves in everything through reasoning and through what the Church has taught us and teaches us every day.”
St. John of the Cross
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Thus, I would not worry or think too much about it. You definitely want to consult a priest, so that he may help you discern this and direct you. It may sound really difficult, perhaps, but it’s really simple: just go to your Parrish and ask for an appointment with a priest, and if you are asked a reason, just mention that you need a few minutes of spiritual direction. The fact that you have not completed your Christian Initiation is irrelevant for this and you need not mention it - though you definitely want to let the priest know when you talk to him.

As for the rejoicing that you experience, this is a good thing (though we should not assume something comes from God just because it feels nice), it is good in the measure that it draws you closer to God, makes you more humble at His presence, and inspires you to pray for the good of souls.

In the meanwhile, I would say do not get attached or look forward to any such event, and as for the ones that happened (of if more occur) you may want to follow the example of our kind Mother, keeping these words in your heart with utmost simplicity.
*Angele Dei,
qui custos es mei,
Me tibi commissum pietate superna;
illumina, custodi, rege, et guberna.
Amen. *
 
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So, my Uncle Gaye passed some years ago and he spoke to me before he died. My uncle and I weren’t really close, he lived in another state, but he asked to speak to me. He told me that every time he saw me he saw a star above my head and then blessed me. He said he’d seen it there since I was a baby. I’ve always wondered what that meant. Also, is it possible for Jesus to actually talk to you? I mean, I remember several times that I felt the presence of the Lord and he told me to pray for certain things, things I really didn’t know about until later. Every time it happens it’s the most magnificent feeling ever! It’s like this light that’s pink and blue and red and purple and pearlescent all at the same time. I feel so happy. But I never actually hear anyone talking to me, just sort offeel it. And then when it’s over, I feel really sad for a while. I’m not dreaming when this happens, I’m fully awake. Is this wrong? Is this really Jesus talking to me? Or is it my imagination or what?
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Maybe you have been chosen by the Lord to do some great work.

When I was a child…I was told that I would have to fight demons in my life. Several times I have felt presences as I sleep. Sometimes they would get on me and I couldn’t move. Praying in my head was the only thing that made them go away. My sister tells me that when I am around her she physically feels better than when I am not.
 
Spoke to my Priest. He was really cool. He said he didn’t think I was crazy. ha! He said that it was an Inspiration and that God talked to us in many ways. He says to test it and pray about it.
 
MeganKichler said:
Spoke to my Priest. He was really cool. He said he didn’t think I was crazy. ha! He said that it was an Inspiration and that God talked to us in many ways. He says to test it and pray about it.
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Awesome!! Um…how do you test it though?
 
haha! I have no clue! He said that if I’m told to burn down my neighbor’s house, it obviously isn’t God talking to me. Ha! But he said we’d talk about it more after Mass this Sunday. He said the reason I feel sad afterwards is that it’s like coming back down to earth. He said when you’re in the presence, you get so uplifted that when it lessens (bc God is always with you so it never fully leaves) then it’s saddening. Makes sense to me! ha! I don’t know, after all the problems I had and all the times I spit in God’s face, I just don’t think I deserve for Him to make himself known to me like that, ya know? I mean, I used to be a pretty scummy person. But hopefully, I can use my experiences to help others who may think about going down that path! Who knows? It’s His will not mine, so I guess I’ll just go with it and see where it takes me! 😛
 
Sounds good to me. Best wishes to you in your future endeavors!! You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was browsing crucifixes yesterday…and saw one with a star behind the head of Jesus…made me think about your post on here. 🙂
 
thank you! You’re in my prayers, too! I can’t see the Crucifix. I’ll google it! 😉
 
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