Father didn’t mention praying for the individual that is being so critical. I had one experience with a similar co worker many years ago. I had just taken over running a cerebral palsy clinic as head nurse. She was the PT. I think she saw me as a threat. She certainly undermined and criticized me. I did actually greatly admire the way she worked with the children. One day, I decided to ask her to help me understand her work more. I pleaded ignorance, although that wasn’t exactly true. But she responded well and went to some lengths to explain and demonstrate her methods. That simple request changed our relationship. We actually became friends and worked together really well for the rest of the time I was there. At the time I was less involved in prayer. My first response today, would have been to pray for her. I do enjoy Fr Gallagher’s talks and writings and I love Discerning Hearts. ❤️🙏🙏🙏
I wish I had spiritual direction when I was in this situation years ago in work with my work. Was being critized and a bit ostracized from other staff. I had few people I got on well with but the emotional pain was so great. My faith and prayer life took a big hit. I had a severely bad childhood with all kinds of abuse... mostly mental abuse. The workplace hit off all my wounds. Also I had come through a period of ill health late teens and twenties. Never felt competent in the workplace even when I did a good job. Was crippled by anxiety. All these years later I am unemployed, chronic ill health, financially broke and living in a very rough dangerous neighborhood. I found my way back to faith eventually. At 51 the healing journey is so slow. Everything was made worse by rejection from older siblings since a child. Loneliness bred contempt in my case. I am a bigger mess than before. Still trusting in God.
Some constructive criticism: you need to level your two microphones so that you aren't unequally louder than Father Gallagher. I see this over and over again with podcasts where there are two or more people. You need to account for the different volumes people speak at and adjust each microphone accordingly so that the listener isn't dealing with one person being considerably louder than the other. Thank you.
I'm struggling with severe anxiety disorder and on medication and getting therapy but sadly I find it so very hard yo sit and pray for some reason I experience more anxiety even still. What should I do? I see myself negatively I suspect because of this anxiety problem
Give that anxiety to Jesus in your prayers. Just tell him all about the anxiety. Tell him: Jesus, I'm so anxious I don't even want to pray. And let him meet you there. Just close your eyes and imagine Jesus looking at you... Gazing at you. And do that for a minute or two. I think you will find that helps you to come to a place where you can be whatever you are at that moment and let that be the start of your prayer. ❤
I have no one to go to. Only Jesus. My family and friends betrayed and backstabbed me. They all believe what my narcissistic sister and mother is telling everyone. Narcissistic abuse is the worst.
Father Gallagher's calm voice allows one to digest and contemplate St Ignatius's rules. Thank you 🙏🏿
Father didn’t mention praying for the individual that is being so critical. I had one experience with a similar co worker many years ago. I had just taken over running a cerebral palsy clinic as head nurse. She was the PT. I think she saw me as a threat. She certainly undermined and criticized me.
I did actually greatly admire the way she worked with the children. One day, I decided to ask her to help me understand her work more. I pleaded ignorance, although that wasn’t exactly true. But she responded well and went to some lengths to explain and demonstrate her methods. That simple request changed our relationship. We actually became friends and worked together really well for the rest of the time I was there. At the time I was less involved in prayer. My first response today, would have been to pray for her. I do enjoy Fr Gallagher’s talks and writings and I love Discerning Hearts. ❤️🙏🙏🙏
I wish I had spiritual direction when I was in this situation years ago in work with my work. Was being critized and a bit ostracized from other staff. I had few people I got on well with but the emotional pain was so great. My faith and prayer life took a big hit. I had a severely bad childhood with all kinds of abuse... mostly mental abuse. The workplace hit off all my wounds. Also I had come through a period of ill health late teens and twenties. Never felt competent in the workplace even when I did a good job. Was crippled by anxiety. All these years later I am unemployed, chronic ill health, financially broke and living in a very rough dangerous neighborhood. I found my way back to faith eventually. At 51 the healing journey is so slow. Everything was made worse by rejection from older siblings since a child. Loneliness bred contempt in my case. I am a bigger mess than before. Still trusting in God.
Thank you so much! I am so appreciating your talks, wisdom, and insights! God bless!
Thank you Jesus🙏
Some constructive criticism: you need to level your two microphones so that you aren't unequally louder than Father Gallagher.
I see this over and over again with podcasts where there are two or more people.
You need to account for the different volumes people speak at and adjust each microphone accordingly so that the listener isn't dealing with one person being considerably louder than the other.
Thank you.
I'm struggling with severe anxiety disorder and on medication and getting therapy but sadly I find it so very hard yo sit and pray for some reason I experience more anxiety even still. What should I do? I see myself negatively I suspect because of this anxiety problem
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pray with anxiety bothering me? I do have a catholic counselor but it's slow progress
Give that anxiety to Jesus in your prayers. Just tell him all about the anxiety. Tell him: Jesus, I'm so anxious I don't even want to pray.
And let him meet you there. Just close your eyes and imagine Jesus looking at you... Gazing at you. And do that for a minute or two.
I think you will find that helps you to come to a place where you can be whatever you are at that moment and let that be the start of your prayer. ❤
I have no one to go to. Only Jesus. My family and friends betrayed and backstabbed me. They all believe what my narcissistic sister and mother is telling everyone. Narcissistic abuse is the worst.