They are sad, angry, confused, frustrated and no matter what they do life just seems to get worse for them. When I look into their eyes, they look dead on the inside. I have several catholic friends and besides being catholic, this unhappiness is what they all have in common. I feel bad but I do not want to be in their presence anymore as it brings me down. What can I do.
2006-11-14 05:53:44 · 11 answers · asked by jjewel 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
JP, I do not look down at my friends I am genuinly concerned. I am a very happy person that goes out of my way for them. Why are you so defensive? Because coincidently they are all catholic? They themselves blame there religion on their unhappiness. I don't. I just wanted to know if there was a way to help feel better. Obviously not, thanks.
2006-11-14 06:06:21 · update #1
u can do ur best 2 help them thru their issues. if it is related 2 religion, our association wid God is only supposed 2 fill us with empowerin understandin so somethin is up there an that needs 2 be sorted out (feel free 2 mail me 4 help if th@ is the issue)
whatever the issue is u can do ur best 2 help out, and if u try 2 help out, do so wid faith.
if they decide they cannot help themselves and it is gettin u down, the healthiest thing 2 do is 2 leave them, @ least 4 a while.
throughout any of the choices u make in helpin them, u must keep as positive as possible and always have the INTENTION to help, not just actions. in this way, ur intention throughout was 2 help, and u would hav done so 2 the best of ur ability.
2006-11-14 06:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by pensive07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just pray for the presence of the Holy Spirit. The true joy comes from a personal relationship with Jesus--not a religion or tradition.
2006-11-14 13:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by heavnbound 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Their being Catholic may just be a coincidence. I'm Catholic, and probably one of the happier people I know. Why not ask them, since most of us here don't know them.
2006-11-14 13:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by Trixie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't make any sense that your friends would be sad and unhappy because they are Catholic. Unless they had an abortion and feel very, very guilty about it. That must be it. Tell them to go to confession. I, personally am a very happy conservative Catholic. I love, God, my family and my country!
Happy Thanksgiving !!
2006-11-14 14:01:37 · answer #4 · answered by Oh Tami !! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They the life changing of the Holy Spirit. They need to have a real relationship with Jesus - relationship - not religion.
2006-11-14 14:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by jworks79604 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JP is correct. Maybe you have a problem and are just projecting it on them as an excuse.
2006-11-14 14:02:03 · answer #6 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your question makes no sense,I am not Catholic,but I know many
not sad.You are projecting, perhaps a means of denial.
2006-11-14 14:01:45 · answer #7 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Get off your high and mighty horse and stop looking down on them and stop seeing what you want to see?
If you genuinely see this in ALL your Catholic friends ... perhaps it is YOU who are this way and are mirroring it onto others to avoid admitting your own issues?
2006-11-14 13:56:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
As much as we would like to, you can't change people.
"It's easier to put on slippers than to change the whole world."
2006-11-14 13:57:02 · answer #9 · answered by crystalonyx3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe its because their friend is so annoying. they are prob. very happy when you leave
2006-11-14 14:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by liz 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋