Just a prayer request, really...

...as my mind is an utter chessboard of liberal and conservative religious ideas, and I'm struggling awfully to find a right path. Mistrust my own feelings, really;and I'm have a tough time staying "loyal" to the good ol' Mother Church.

Specifically, I don't understand, and am finding it increasingly hard to accept the repressive stance on bith control and on same-sex relationships (I'm straight, but that doesn't make me not care), nor am I particularily happy with the "immer rechts" claims of the Catholic Church.

At the same time; it's what I am. I can't throw it overboard on pure feelings. I know myself enough to know that I'm always gonna find something to "kvetch" about, no matter what church.

So it's all being stuck in ecclesiastic flypaper, and well, I gotta believe God guides us, right?

So my request is for prayers for personal guidance; sure, there's plenty more important stuff in the world you could be praying about. I know that.

But if you've already read this, you could say a line. And if you've got a tip or two to throw in, go ahead.

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I will say prayers Stephenc- for hope, reconciliation and your wish for self examination. There is much pain to bear but we must offer it up...not holding on to bitterness.

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I'll say a prayer for you.....I understand what you are going through...

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I pray that God will guide your path.

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Thanks to all of you ever so much.

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Oh- love--praying for you

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bless you stephenc

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"The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it."

John 1:5

May the Spirit be with you and give you wisdom.

may the Spirit of our Father give you peace.

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"The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it."

John 1:5