That is a confusing concept. Does that mean, when we are given afflictions, that God already knows our outcomes to these afflictions? If so, why then, does God not lower the severity of the affliction in some cases where many people commit suicide/r…
Why do you constantly concern yourself with others? Why do you care about how others view you, or what others think of you? Why do you so desperately need the approval of other people?
Man up...it's a horrible thing to let your own happiness depend …
Life is like marriage; you get out what you put in. No, not all marriages end up becoming like that; though there are a great number of marriages that do. Marriage is a very tricky subject; but all I can tell you is to pray, and God will let you kno…
I am interested, why is it Islam that you feel is the religion with the "true god" who is "punishing" you?
I can not say anything of Islam; I am only assured of my faith. What I can tell you, is that whatever closeness or intimacy your having with …
You're going to be sad for a while; I can tell you that. What you need to do, however, is realize your problem objectively; is it really worth all these emotions? It also helps to see that MANY people around us are suffering equally, if not worse. R…
Amen man! In this world, however, its sooo easy to forget that we are actually worth nothing, and that we should be thankful regardless of what happens! Instead, we are often pride and believe we deserve the best, we become temperamental; all these …
You are glorifying your Lord the whole liturgy; that is all. The only emotion you should feel is joy =]
EDIT: If you're talking about emotions brought in before the liturgy concerning external events; aka you were angry earlier that day, or week, or…
The thing is this; my mind is like a roadblock right now. It's like I know how I felt when I was content in God's love; but I just can't feel it. I pray for it; but I just feel so weak and I feel like nothing can help the state I'm in. I then just f…
What's your religion have anything to do with how people treat you ??? ? Or, let me rephrase that, why should your faith be affected by how people treat you? The Lord told you himself that your path would not be easy. Do you want eternal salvation,…
There is no reason to be so hostile, bigeee. It seems like you only want one kind of reply here, and that is that you can get married to this girl, and anything otherwise would get you angered. But, maybe, God made her parents unapproving, not beca…
Don't look for acceptance from this world. There are tons of people in this world, you can't find TRUE love from them, you can't find true happiness from them. In your time of loneliness, and doubt, and fear, you know who can guide you? Our Lord, wh…
Take a couple of dollars, walk around, you're bound to see someone who needs your help, like the homeless; give them what you can. Just walk around, you'll find so many need help. If you can't do that, just talk to your friends who are feeling depre…
First of all, you're right. WE shouldn't hate anybody, but asking why Coptics hate Muslims and then going on to call them ungrateful, is pretty out of line; considering all that Muslims have done to Copts. Churches have been burned, people have been…
Thank you for your replies. I wouldn't question the FoC, he's a good guy,and he may be right; there may be some physiological irregularities in my body. I feel a little bit embarrassed , is all.
Thank you for your concerns, pray for me.
Thanks for the responses, you guys are smart to figure out that it was me ;] I went to my FoC yesterday, and he basically told me that what I'm going through is most likely caused from hormonal imbalances and that I should see a professional (I feel…
I love that Psalm! It's not that its depressing, which it certainly isn't, it's that a lot of people can relate to it. Instead of saying, "Oh god we are great, you are great, life is good but it can be a bit better" it allows people to realize that …
Not going to say I wasn't at a point, suicidal. Not going to say I wasn't at a point, very stupid, naive, ignorant, and arrogant. Not saying I'm not any of those things at this point in time; I'm still all of the above, just a little bit less so ;)…
Dear DanieM,
I know you are going through a hard time right now, and you're probably very lonely and depressed. There are already a lot of great things written here, but all I can do is add a little bit on.
I recently heard a sermon by Father Anto…