Comments on: The Uncertainty of Praying for the Departed https://www.acatholic.org/wednesday-11216-the-uncertainty-of-praying-for-the-departed/ DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:36:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Maria https://www.acatholic.org/wednesday-11216-the-uncertainty-of-praying-for-the-departed/#comment-5467 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:21:15 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=58398#comment-5467 Hi again, Steven. My Philosophy prof.once told our class that there is a certain level of dialogue called genuine dialogue. This happens when the persons involved are deeply connected to each other that no words are necessary. Oftentimes, these are the people in love. They have reached this point wherein they just look at each other and they can already convey their love and affection. I think God permits certain events in our life wherein we become deeply connected with Him that we ener this level. In a way, it still a form of prayer since it is still a dialogue.

]]> By: Mark Misencik https://www.acatholic.org/wednesday-11216-the-uncertainty-of-praying-for-the-departed/#comment-5466 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 12:22:26 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=58398#comment-5466 Hey Steven,

I love Jack.

Why pray at all?

Good question.

I look at our body as an example. Why exercise? Because we are made for movement and it is good for our bodies. You don’t have exercise though.

Why pray? Spiritually, our conscience, that little voice in your head telling you what to do, is made to pray. The relationship with God through prayer is good (you don’t have to look all that hard in the Bible to realize that). Do we have to pray? No, but it sure feels good when you do.

Steven, keep up the good work. Keep wondering.

Mark

]]> By: Jack Findlay https://www.acatholic.org/wednesday-11216-the-uncertainty-of-praying-for-the-departed/#comment-5465 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 11:13:29 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=58398#comment-5465 Here is a thought. If we truly want and accept God’s will in a particular situation, then why pray at all…other than for the wisdom and strength to bear the outcome?

]]> By: Maria https://www.acatholic.org/wednesday-11216-the-uncertainty-of-praying-for-the-departed/#comment-5464 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:44:47 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=58398#comment-5464 Felt the same way, too, Steve. My dad was on his death bed. My heart felt like it was about to explode. I ran to the hospital’s chapel and just sat there staring at the altar. Can’t utter even a short prayer. I was just crying, pouring my heart out. Almost an hour after, I left the chapel with peace in my heart, so peaceful that I believe God is in charge. It was then that I’ve realized how loving the Lord is. I must have lose my earthly dad but never a Heavenly Father.

]]> By: George Meringolo https://www.acatholic.org/wednesday-11216-the-uncertainty-of-praying-for-the-departed/#comment-5463 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:27:39 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=58398#comment-5463 Steven we pray for the departed because we love them and fear for their souls. Is that not what being a Catholic Christian boils down to, love and concern (fear).

]]> By: Ifeanyi Nwuzor https://www.acatholic.org/wednesday-11216-the-uncertainty-of-praying-for-the-departed/#comment-5462 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:12:41 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=58398#comment-5462 You are not one in the way you think and pray I often feel that way too.

]]> By: Peju Osagie-Erese https://www.acatholic.org/wednesday-11216-the-uncertainty-of-praying-for-the-departed/#comment-5461 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 06:55:44 +0000 http://www.acatholic.org/?p=58398#comment-5461 You’ve said the mainds of most Catholics. Ours is to believe and grow in faith .

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