So you're faithfully showing up to Mass, but you have to admit: Lately, it's been harder to pray and easier to get distracted.
If this is you, you're not alone. Many of us have this experience every Sunday. We asked our friend, Gabrielle, about this very challenge. Here's what she said:
“What advice would you give our readers who struggle to enter into the Mass?”
“Let your struggle become a prayer. Showing up is important and for some people half the battle. Remember that the Mass was instituted by Christ for you, because in His infinite love and intimate understanding, He knows exactly what you're experiencing and wants you to trust Him with what's on your mind. Offer up your joys, sufferings, distractions and questions to God, and ask our Blessed Mother Mary to guide you back to her Son—as many times as you need it."
We're praying this gives you the extra nudge you need to keep showing up and to let God love you in all of your experiences.