Any of you also have the impression that there is something fighting against you this Lent? Trying it's utmost to discourage you?
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Alexis OCA
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faerieeva said:
Yes! It happens every year. His name is Ronald McDonald.
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I feel that way nearly every Lent, but this year I feel a very, real personal purpose for my suffering and that has made it easier.... suffering with clear purpose seems easier to perservere...
I'll continue to pray for you!!
I'll continue to pray for you!!
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Epiphanygirl
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ROFLGregChant1545 said:
Seriously, yeah, I'd say the imps are out in full force right now.
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It's the first time for me it's been so hard. Not to keep to my lenten fast (I'm stuborn lass, if I've said I'ld do something... I do it. *L*) Just a more general misantropy feeling that really doesn't fit me.
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As I asked the other day- would you offer some of your malaise for my brother?? I can empathize- as physical suffering is very easy for me-- it is emotional/mental suffering that is my most, most difficult struggle....
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I do. I have offered up every bad mood and late bus for him... small things... but I keep him in mind and prayers and give my suffering to God in his name.
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God bless you, my dear... he is in dire need.... I also continue my prayers for you....faerieeva said:
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Every year.faerieeva said:
And each year it's a little different, and sometimes really difficult.
I like to think of it as a time of spiritual growth. To work on being closer to god, and you know who always tries to get in the way. That's right, Satan himself.
This year, it seems more physical than spiritual. I've made it my goal to work on my physical well being as well as my spiritual. However, as I begin to exercise to lose the weight I need to, I caught a cold. Some may think it rather trivial and bizzare to work on the physical rather than the spiritual. But, over the past few months, I've come to realize how much my physical well being affects me spiritually. And if I can't feel good about my physical well being, how can I work on the spiritual? So, instead of not exercising at all while I have my cold, I'm doing small exercises rather than doing a full fledged workout.
Keep strong. Don't let the setbacks get you down. As my Priest told us last week, work on one thing that you feel need to work on, because if you do it all at once, it will drive you crazy and set yourself up for failure.
I carry my Rosary with me everywhere I go, and am always comforted knowing Mother Mary is ever near with her Son at her side. Very re-assuring also.
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Yeah, I've been having a particularly hard time this year, though my resolution probably seems simple. I just graduated from college and don't have a job yet, and I decided to get up by 9:00 each morning, but I think I've only been able to do it once. My sleep schedule is messed up, I feel like I'm nocturnal, which is not a productive lifestyle for me. I realized a few days ago that my own struggle to pray and live a life of holiness is bigger in its effects and repurcussions than just me, and it was really inspiring for a while, but I seem to be getting discouraged. Pray for me!
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*smiles* Then you're lucky, Charlie. Perhaps you could have some extra words of encouragement for the rest? I had a very peaceful lent last year as well. It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it? To be able to strive towards betering yourself in peace?Cosmic Charlie said:
I guess I'm more weak this time which seems strange since my life has improved so much since last year. Will be lovely to have you as someone to encourage and help the rest of us!
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