Rec | MICRO-DOSING CATHOLICISM ?

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With all the quick motions and shocking happenings of the world, I've been taking refuge in the faith I was raised with. Not with a reactionary frame of mind, but searching for the empathetic section of the world I knew when I was younger. Before, I learned about the expansive evils of the world and the contradictory nature of mainstream Christianity and, in extension, Catholicism. I've left the church, but I still visit from time to time, mentally. The teachings of love and justice have given me solace in these trying times. As some rights are being stripped and opportunities limited, my first reaction has been to pray for the people affected. Sympathy is hardwired in my bones, but it's new that I physically get on my knees to recite and conjure a prayer. I've been told I'm having a "come to God" moment, but honestly, I feel I'm falling in love with an idealistic version of Catholicism. Something I can defer to when the logical and the skeptical sections of my mind are overworked with anguish. I feel it couldn't only be me feeling these emotions. Anyone else?

@deadboyracer

Jan 28, 2025

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@ars3n

I grew up very Catholic, and while I don’t identify with the church as an institution anymore, the teachings are right there: love, and patience, and humility are the only ways forward. I take a lot of solace in a handful of saints, the humanity of Jesus, and the sacrifice of Mary. That’s about it for me, and that’s all I feel I need :)

Jan 28, 2025

@florinegrassenhopper

I‘ve been finding myself praying silently before bed more. I was even thinking about getting involved at the Catholic Worker House because Dorothy Day was a badass.

Jan 28, 2025

@chiawase_

I’m agnostic, but i went to catholic school for most of my life and from that i tend to take solace in the good stories that come from the Bible and not the BS. I also sometimes just enjoy the tradition and calmness that comes from masses. Stepping into spirituality is great strength, no need to ever feel critical about it

Jan 28, 2025

@kellxoxo

i’ve been known to pray a few Hail Mary’s in these trying times. it’s genuinely just very meditative, with the added personal appeal of familiarity (i was also raised catholic)

Jan 28, 2025

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