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I feel like saying thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to speak about my spiritual journey. Thank you to those of you who listen without judging 😊
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My aunt was diagnosed with cancer today. The prognosis is horrible. She only has a couple of weeks left 💔 your prayers will be appreciated.
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If a priest wants to reference Sodom and Gomorrah in his homily, then he should explain how the sins which brought God’s wrath had nothing to do with homosexuality.
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I could use prayers. Life is wearing me down. Spiritually, I'm sinking.
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I feel vulnerable asking this, but can you please pray that I return to the Sacraments? I’ve been considering my return over the past several months. It seems that I’m getting closer to Reconciliation but I continue to lack the courage, strength and humility to get there.
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I attended Mass today. I didn't walk out feeling exuberant, but I'm glad I went. Thankfully, God's fondness for me is not contingent on my level of enthusiasm.
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Update- I ended up going to Mass. I made up my mind, that being at church will, at the very least, be a sign of gratitude to God for giving me another week.
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I haven’t given up on my goal to return to the Sacraments. I need your prayers now more than ever.
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My relationship with God is suffering. I’m an outcast among other Christians (in real life) who spread hate. I'm an outcast in the secular world as I stick to Christian values. I’m on my last thread, trusting God has a plan for me. I’ve come far but I fear it will all collapse.
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I intend on revisiting the Sacrament of Reconciliation this Advent season. It’s going to take some emotional and spiritual effort on my part. Spare a prayer for me if you can.
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I’ve been angry at God and I didn’t want to go to Mass today. Then at that last minute, I suddenly became convinced that I needed God now, probably more than ever. I ended up going, but I didn’t walk out feeling consoled. I hope being there still bore good fruits for my soul.
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I just returned to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I can’t describe how I feel, but I do feel overwhelmed. I will give myself time to reflect. In the meantime, my sincerest gratitude to everyone who prayed for me, encouraged and supported me. Lots of love from me 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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One of my favourite Catholic doctrines has to be the Communion of Saints. There’s nothing so beautiful as knowing that my dad is one of the saints watching over me and praying for me from above.
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I don’t mean to bring the mood down over Easter, but I need prayers. My soul is in desolation. The evil one rained on my parade.
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Many Catholics will only go to Mass for the first or second time this year, seeing that it will be Christmas. I’m here to say that rather than making snarky comments, let’s be happy. God accepts any little bit of love we have to offer Him. Any step in the right direction is good.
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I hate asking for prayers when there’s so many people out there who are suffering more than I am. I don’t want to overshadow their need for prayers. But, yes. I could use a prayer 😣
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I could use a prayer today. Nothing is wrong but I feel overwhelmed.
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I’ve been hesitant to tweet asking for prayers, especially because my faith has been lacking and because I feel selfish about deserving peace when others don’t have it. I’m at a point where I’m giving in. Please pray for my inner peace.
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I could use a prayer. Some things are trying to bring me down.
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I didn’t want to ask (or bother anyone), but I can use prayers. So much going on 😣
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As I was receiving Communion tonight, the priest who was my confessor last time smiled and said, ‘body of Christ. Nice to see you, Jo.’ That made me feel a little bit more loved 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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I went to Confession yesterday. I told the priest how nervous I felt. I confessed a particular sin with a little bit more detail. I needed closure. The priest reacted to my sin by abruptly saying ‘that’s horrible!’ I don’t know if he intentionally meant to judge but I’m shaken up
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The parish priest at the Christmas Mass I attended said ‘for whatever reason, if you’re not receiving Communion, I respect that. But please know you can come up to receive a blessing’. That’s probably the nicest and most welcoming way to include everyone at Mass.
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It’s Sunday morning in Australia and I just woke up with a troubled heart. I could use a prayer. I could use some peace.
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Today, my niece was baptised. The priest pronounced her a Maronite Catholic and the church bell rang! Please say a prayer for my niece so that God’s light continues to shine upon her, in this life and the next 🙏🏼
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When you’re at Mass and suddenly remember that you weren’t fasting beforehand to receive communion. I had forgotten about that rule and sipped coffee on my drive to church. Luckily, I didn’t let the scruples win. Still received communion.
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To anyone who tells me that I should leave the Church, I have some news for you: the Church wants me to stay. The Church is happy to have a big family with followers of different opinions, personalities, strengths, and weaknesses.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but an LGBTQ individual can still seek God, worship and love Him. This is not up for debate, so I will not respond to any ‘but they need to repent’ comments.
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I almost cried when my Spiritual Director told me that God wants me more than I want Him. We then stopped for a moment to say a prayer of thanksgiving.
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Feeling discouraged. Lifeless. Hopeless. I’m still trying to lean on God. I’ll continue praying. Please pray with me.
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My faith is still weak but in this moment, I have nothing but prayer as a source of hope. Please offer up a prayer for an urgent, personal intention.
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I went to Reconciliation today. The priest told me 'the fact that you're struggling with your faith means that it’s alive and it's moving.' His words brought me some comfort. God bless him.
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My confessor suggested I picture God’s mercy and forgiveness as a waterfall. A waterfall that washes away my sins. The confessor didn’t know me. He didn’t know how much I LOVE the sight of waterfalls. Coincidence or a reassuring sign from God? 😇
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Today, I kept thinking it’s time I give up on the Sacraments. I keep trying to believe God is loving. I‘m not convinced. Not when there's a never-ending blackmail that He would withhold His graces from me. I want to give up, yet I don't. Pray for me.
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I could use a prayer… life has piled up on me 😞 trying to stay patient
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Hey
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, I’m sorry I keep doing this but could you please join me in praying for my return to the Sacraments? I came close, yet now it seems I’ve unintentionally taken ten steps back. I don’t know how long I’ll hold on.
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Why can’t people just accept that one's worthiness to receive Communion is between the individual and God?
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That awful experience at Confession led me down a rabbit hole of despair, shame and apathy. It was triggering, yet not the only culprit to my spiritual woes. God won't leave me, but I don't know if I want to accept him fervently. Please pray for me. I need wisdom and courage.
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I can’t fathom why some Catholics cling to the antiquated belief that only Catholics can be saved. I hate to break the news, but heaven is not some sort of exclusive club for only Catholics.
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I hope the negative comments didn’t ruin the joy that’s filled your heart. And I hope you realise there are normal Catholics out there who wish you the best 😊
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Regardless of who’s ‘side’ you’re on, this is how our beloved Mother (the Mother of all) must be feeling now.
(Artist unknown hence I can’t give credit).
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My aunt departed this world in peace. Thank you for your prayers.
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I don’t like doing this. I feel as though I’m bothering
#CatholicTwitter
too much. Can you please say a prayer for me? This week has already drained me. I’m dealing with my spiritual wounds, friendship issues and grief. I’m trying to keep my head above water. It is hard!
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And I do need prayers. I can’t bring myself to pray so I can only hope someone else comes to my aid. Spiritually tormented… again 😫
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I know it’s corny, but staring at this image at today gave me peace 🥹 It felt like I was in good company. I know I am.
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I know our focus has been on the tragedy going on in Ukraine but if you can please spare a thought/prayer for Australia. One of our States, Queensland, is experienced some horrific flooding with homes damaged, at least seven lives lost and others are missing.
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Who was I kidding? I don’t want to give up on my relationship with God or the Church. I need God’s graces and protection. I would much rather be a struggling Catholic than not be Catholic at all.
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I could use some prayers, even more so because I’m finding it hard to pray for myself. There’s too much going on with my anxiety playing up, spiritual desolation and ongoing family crap 😔
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Thank you, Jesus, for allowing me to receive you in the Eucharist today. I may only have a speck of love to offer you, yet you still share your total self with me.
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I don’t like the idea of parishes only offering Confession ‘by appointment’. Some of us feel awkward as it is and want to remain anonymous. I’ve done face-to-face confession but I now prefer to be hidden.
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I can officially say my soul is in a dark place. I’m constantly questioning God’s power and goodness. I feel repulsed at what the Church does and teaches. I consider when/if it’s time for me to give up on God. I’m struggling, yet my longing for a loving God won’t cease.
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I could use some prayers today. I tried speaking to God earlier, but I didn’t know what to say. I'm trying not to give up.
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I attended Saturday Vigil Mass, despite feeling distant from God. After receiving Communion, I didn’t feel anything special either. However, I knew God was doing *something* in my soul. I thanked God, not wanting to take this moment of intimacy for granted. I teared up.
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Feeling extremely overwhelmed and fragile lately. Please pray. I’ll pray for you in return 🙏🏼
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Please keep my relative in your prayers. Her cancer has spread to her lymph nodes and she will require surgery in January. Please pray the surgery does her good and eradicates the cancer.
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I started reading ‘The Name of God is Mercy’ by Pope Francis. I’m intrigued. Is there anything to dislike about Pope Francis? Are some people repulsed by the image of a merciful God that they deem this Pope a disgrace to the Church?
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Please pray for my family. Please invoke on the Holy Family to intervene 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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My relationship with God is struggling again. I prayed, and I went to Mass today. No, I didn’t feel amazing. Why do I keep going? Because I’ve started to accept that a relationship with God (like any other relationship) ebbs and flows.
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The Catholic Church needs to reform its teachings on sexuality. The end. P.S. I was too embarrassed to say this out loud before but here I am
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I never involved myself in church groups because I knew I was a Catholic misfit. I thought my spirituality could flourish alone. Now that I’m here with you all, I realise the importance of having support and a sense of community. It turns out that I can’t walk this path alone.
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When you develop a loving relationship with God, you start to hate sin. Not because you’re afraid of Hell, Purgatory or any notion of wrath, but because you feel the dissonance between being loved and not loving enough.
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I love Pope Francis!! 😂😂
Pope Francis: Beware of “good Catholics who feel upright because they go the parish, go to Mass on Sunday and boast of being righteous…they have replaced God with their own ego.”
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Priests, stay away from mental health takes unless you’re encouraging people to seek and listen to professional advice. Your job is to care for souls and not to provide non-evidence-based explanations about what you think causes Depression.
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Today is Ash Monday because Maronite Catholics start Lent on the Monday rather than the Wednesday. Mum brought me the ashes from church. In Arabic we say ‘Sawm Mubarak’ (blessed Lent) 😇 P.S. I’m still not ready to show my full face on Twitter 😉
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Returning to Confession after years was hard. I believe in the Sacrament (despite not liking it), but I don’t want to go through the stress again. Maybe if I revisit it sooner rather than later, it will get easier over time. I’m trying to do what’s best and grow spiritually.
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A lot going on in my personal and family life. Please spare a prayer.
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Please pray for a private intention. Some troubling things going on 😞
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I’m still not ready to attend Mass. Sometimes I question if I’m selfish in delaying my return. However, I have developed great comfort in just walking into church, at peaceful times. I just pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. God is meeting me where I am 🙏🏼
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I just had someone tell me that if I attended an NO Mass then the Sacrament did not take place 😂😂 sorry mate, but Jesus was there, in body and blood. Your TLM proponents don’t own Him.
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I could really use prayers today (and tomorrow). Emotional and spiritual turmoil. Something is happening.
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I don’t know who needs to hear this but seeking mental health treatment by no means suggests a lack of trust in God. On the contrary, it is courageous to take a leap and trust the many tools God has provided.
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You can be firm in your Catholic beliefs and still not be snarky towards Protestants. The opposite is also true. Smugness destroys our unity as brothers and sisters in Christ.
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I eagerly went to Mass today after deciding it was the right time to end my hiatus. I was keen to start repairing a fractured relationship with God. All it took was ONE trigger to put the walls back up. Religious trauma is real but my battle for healing is not over.
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Sending my sincerest Christmas wishes to my Twitter family, across the world. May the peace of Christ be with you and your loved ones.
Love from 🇦🇺
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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but you can *never* know the state of another person’s soul. Therefore you can never assume they shouldn’t be receiving communion or that they’re on the path to Hell. This is Catechism 101, yet it’s hardly been taught.
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I can feel myself sinking again 😒 I need prayers. I need God’s comfort.
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Regardless of the differences in sexual ethics, can we all agree that being gay has NOTHING to do with being a pedophile?! Ohh and let’s also agree that every LGBTQI person is a valued human created in God’s image.
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Please pray for my aunt who’s had a fall and urgently needs blood
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Happy to say that I went to reconciliation yesterday. I was at a parish I had never attended before. I felt very anxious, but it went very well. The confessor was just the one I needed that day. He spoke peace and consolation. Thank you, God!
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Jesus wouldn’t have shown His risen self to St. Mary Magdalene if He thought women were to be absent from ministry.
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How frequently do we hear that ‘poor catechesis’ is to blame for Catholics leaving the Church? Whilst this may be true in some cases, it’s probably more often than not that they learned too much doctrine yet too little about God’s relationship with them.
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I love God, but I have a fractured relationship with the Church. I’ve tried involving myself in other denominations. I discovered the grass isn’t greener on the other side. I will always believe in the core truths of the Catholic faith, no matter where I go. Spiritually homeless
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I know other people have it way worse than me but I could use a prayer today. Dealing with difficult people, work stress, aunt is very unwell, feeling alone, picking on myself, and all the horrors going on around the world.
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Here’s my testimony; ever since I formed a routine to pray in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, a powerful sense of peace overcame me. I feel anchored. I feel serene, even as I face more trials.
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I thought that the Wedding at Cana was proof of Mary being our most powerful intercessor. Today, I heard someone say that Mary set the example for a woman to listen to the ‘most important man’ in her life. Please reassure me that this is a misogynistic perversion of the Gospel.
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Hey
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as many of you know, it’s been years since I last approached the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Over the past several months, I have felt an inclination to return. Tomorrow, I am taking the next step by speaking to a priest about my concerns and fears 1/
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I started praying this prayer yesterday, and I’m in love with it already. Every word resonates with me. ‘From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth, deliver me Jesus’
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I do not accept the Church’s teachings on homosexuality. I feel the pain of our LGBT brothers and sisters. I can’t believe God would compel a whole population to forego their right to love the same way I, as a heterosexual and cisgender woman, can 1/
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Considering how much flack I’ve seen the Jesuits cop, I think it’s time their fans express some gratitude. I personally gravitate towards the Jesuits because 1) they actually listen and empathize with our struggles 2) they are creating a culture of inclusion within the Church 1/
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Francis is the Pope. The seat is not vacant. He’s the best Pope.
Francis is The Pope. The seat is not vacant. He's just an awful Pope.
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