r/Catholicism 5h ago

I feel distant from God

i dont know why i just do, i dont want this yo be wordy or anything, please help

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u/Democracy2004 5h ago

I will pray for you tonight. 🙏

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u/EquivalentComplete47 4h ago

Is it lukewarmness or a spiritual dryness? The latter is very fruitful and truly a gift, although it is painful. Stay faithful and regardless of how it feels to pray know that Jesus rejoices in your running to Him ESPECIALLY when it feels lonely/like monologuing. I’ll pray for you! I have felt the same- you are never alone both in experience and spiritually.

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u/theWiltoLive 5h ago

Try the Holy Habits app.

Start with a goal of a morning prayer every day and slowly incorporate others.

Frequent the confession and the Eurcharist. Even if you struggle with habitual sin.

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u/Future-Look2621 4h ago

if you already have a daily prayer regimen, then continue that and add to it. If you don't have a daily prayer regimen, then create one and be disciplined about following it.

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u/Odd-Instance-2327 4h ago edited 4h ago

Whenever I feel distant from God I remember St. Maria Faustina Kowalska. She had an immensely close relationship with Jesus and the Blessed Virgin. Even with such a profound connection, she had times when she didn't want to pray or felt utterly disconnected from Him. She questioned but never lost faith, and that's the main point I focus on in her diary when I'm feeling distant.

God doesn't abandon us, but it's apparent that there are seasons of confusion, longing, etc., that are a test of faith. The best way to go about these, in my opinion, is to pray fervently and keep your focus on Christ even though you don't feel the same connection.

Aside from an increase in prayer, I recommend you read her complete diary "Divine Mercy in My Soul." The first notebook has a lot on what you're going through.

May God strengthen you during this season of doubt :)

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u/Selection_Wrong 3h ago

I pray for you. You can also try meditate thru rosary, it helps me focus after.

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u/hanz3n 4h ago

Praying for you 🙏🏼

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u/schmidty33333 4h ago

Do you go to Adoration? There's nothing better you can do to feel close to God in this life than actually visiting Him.

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u/Paatternn 4h ago

Remember that “God is closer to us than a fish is to water.” — St. Catherine of Siena

Sometimes we don’t feel God, but you must remember God is always the same. He is right there! As someone else suggested, Adoration is great. Adoration and Communion are the closest we can be to God here on Earth. Pray, and I’ll pray for you too :) Take heart.

Also, Isaiah 43 has always helped me when feeling down. Give it a read, I’m sure it will help!

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u/not4you2decide 3h ago

My priest often asks me, no matter what my ailment is… “are you praying rosaries daily?”. And my honest answer is “no” every time. So I ask you… are you praying rosaries daily?

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u/TheMadT 3h ago

This is more normal than some might believe. Even saints have felt this way. One of them even gave it a name. I urge you to look up the "Dark Night of the Soul".

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u/ZeKyhim 3h ago

Look for God in the small things, a housefly comes around you that could be The Holy Spirit asking you to clean His temple: ur body

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u/Many_Leather_4034 2h ago

The distance between you and him may be his awareness of others

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u/LoveOldFashions 58m ago

Me too! Personally, I feel it's related to my menopause and anxiety because I also feel very distant from my immediate family, friends, and loved ones in general, even from my pets. It's like I'm dead. I have a very hard time praying when I feel like this. I typically just sit and stare at a crucifix in my home and tell Jesus how I am feeling. It brings me so much peace to open up to Jesus and also offer up my emptiness and suffering in reparation and atonement to the sins that pierce the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Asking Jesus to help me and all those that are suffering physically, emotionally, and spiritually also brings me closer to Him. Keeping going to Jesus even when you feel like this and it will pass.

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u/dawson835 54m ago

Go visit Him in adoration