Send CathInfo's owner Matthew a gift from his Amazon wish list:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25M2B8RERL1UO

« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 32 33 [34] 35 36 ... 39

Author Topic: Suffering from loneliness  (Read 152797 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Bataar

Re: Suffering from loneliness
« Reply #165 on: May 29, 2024, 04:45:22 PM »
Quote from: Stubborn on May 27, 2024, 06:19:54 AM
I have only skimmed through the last handful of posts but I'm wondering if you've ever been to a retreat? Not sure if that's something you would go for, but the SSPX is having some Ignatian retreats now if you're willing to travel a bit. I've never been, but those who've been to one or more rave about all the benefits, seems like something you might want to attend perhaps?
I have not been on a retreat like that. I'm not opposed to one, by any means, but don't see how a retreat kept in silence and solitude would help me meet people. Maybe there is just something I'm missing. 
Logged

Offline Pax Vobis

  • Supporter
Re: Suffering from loneliness
« Reply #166 on: May 29, 2024, 05:21:02 PM »

Quote
but don't see how a retreat kept in silence and solitude would help me meet people. 
You’re falsely assuming that “meeting people” is going to solve all your problems.  
Logged

Offline Gray2023

  • Supporter
Re: Suffering from loneliness
« Reply #167 on: May 29, 2024, 09:34:10 PM »
Quote from: Bataar on May 29, 2024, 04:45:22 PM
I have not been on a retreat like that. I'm not opposed to one, by any means, but don't see how a retreat kept in silence and solitude would help me meet people. Maybe there is just something I'm missing.
Are you able to move to an area that has an active tradition Catholic community like St. Mary's, Kansas or Cinnanati, Ohio, or Ohmaha, Nebraska ?  Maybe an area with like minded people will help.

Logged

Offline Stubborn

  • Supporter
Re: Suffering from loneliness
« Reply #168 on: May 30, 2024, 05:27:18 AM »
Quote from: Bataar on May 29, 2024, 04:45:22 PM
I have not been on a retreat like that. I'm not opposed to one, by any means, but don't see how a retreat kept in silence and solitude would help me meet people. Maybe there is just something I'm missing.
Quote from: Pax Vobis on May 29, 2024, 05:21:02 PM
You’re falsely assuming that “meeting people” is going to solve all your problems. 
What Pax said is the jist of what my suggestion was about, but my suggestion was also about you getting divine assistance in your situation (tribulation?). From what I understand, Ignatian retreats are an excellent aid in all sorts of afflictions, which would include suffering from loneliness.
Logged

Offline BOTHY

  • Supporter
Re: Suffering from loneliness
« Reply #169 on: June 01, 2024, 08:28:27 AM »
Quote from: Simeon on May 21, 2024, 09:50:38 AM

"Me begins to think the problem is not "loneliness," but a life that is drifting along without a firm sense of purpose. Most assuredly, you are not the only one who suffers from this. It is the malaise of our age. But it must be recognized and combatted - or else prepare to suffer like this the rest of your life."
This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Logged
Pages: 1 ... 32 33 [34] 35 36 ... 39
« previous next »