Praying when it feels empty
Hallow · 30 October 2026 · Version
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Asked "how do I keep praying when it feels empty?": "When prayer feels empty, you don't have to make yourself feel something. Keep it simple and honest: stay with God for a moment, even if all you can say is, 'Lord, I feel nothing, but I'm here.' The emptiness isn't proof that you're praying badly or that God has abandoned you; prayer can be faithful even without the feeling of comfort." Sources include Liguori and Cassiodorus.
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iOS capture, 30 October 2026. Existing account or guest state; not installation defaults. Captured sequence may have gaps. OS previous-app return labels and persistent Live Activities from other apps are not part of the foreground product. Scripted research prompt typed by the researcher; the reply is unedited. Same chat.
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