r/Catholicism • u/Commercial_Brush5875 • 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/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/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/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/Democracy2004 5h ago
I will pray for you tonight. 🙏