Emotionally Overwhelmed at Mass

PLL

I have believed in God since I had a vision of my grandfather a few months after he passed when I was 9.

In the last few years I haven't been able to actively go to mass as I have a young child. Yes people will tell me that isn't an excuse, but I'm not here to be judged I just didn't feel comfortable going with a screaming baby. I like going to be at peace, to think and be close to God.

I have recently returned to college and noticed a poster for a mass and thought 'Great, this is perfect' was very excited to spend my time in mass again. However the experience was not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed it, particularly singing, I missed singing hymns, but I was close to tears the whole time. I felt overwhelmed with emotion that I cannot explain. I am not unhappy in life, I wasn't unhappy to be there. Even trying to say a prayer after communion I could barely talk (even inside my head) because I felt like I would burst into tears.

Once I left mass I felt what I can only describe as at peace and energised. I went to meet my other half (he is agnostic) for lunch and I felt great.

Has this ever happened to anyone, any insight into what could have caused such an experience.

The local Bishop and the college priest both said the mass, both lovely to listen to. I feel like maybe talking to the priest but again I feel like I would be overwhelmed for a reason I cannot explain.

Thanks.

neemish

PLL wrote: »

I have believed in God since I had a vision of my grandfather a few months after he passed when I was 9.

In the last few years I haven't been able to actively go to mass as I have a young child. Yes people will tell me that isn't an excuse, but I'm not here to be judged I just didn't feel comfortable going with a screaming baby. I like going to be at peace, to think and be close to God.

I have recently returned to college and noticed a poster for a mass and thought 'Great, this is perfect' was very excited to spend my time in mass again. However the experience was not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed it, particularly singing, I missed singing hymns, but I was close to tears the whole time. I felt overwhelmed with emotion that I cannot explain. I am not unhappy in life, I wasn't unhappy to be there. Even trying to say a prayer after communion I could barely talk (even inside my head) because I felt like I would burst into tears.

Once I left mass I felt what I can only describe as at peace and energised. I went to meet my other half (he is agnostic) for lunch and I felt great.

Has this ever happened to anyone, any insight into what could have caused such an experience.

The local Bishop and the college priest both said the mass, both lovely to listen to. I feel like maybe talking to the priest but again I feel like I would be overwhelmed for a reason I cannot explain.

Thanks.

Yes, this has happened to me.not at every Mass I go to, but usually by surprise. Sometimes I am overwhelmed by sadness, joy, love.. depends on the day. Sometimes the closeness of God is incredible. I just see it as allowing God to touch my heart. I would say go with it. Don't expect it all the time but when it does happen, allow the tears to flow. When we let God into our lives, amazing things occur!

hinault

PLL wrote: »

I have believed in God since I had a vision of my grandfather a few months after he passed when I was 9.

In the last few years I haven't been able to actively go to mass as I have a young child. Yes people will tell me that isn't an excuse, but I'm not here to be judged I just didn't feel comfortable going with a screaming baby. I like going to be at peace, to think and be close to God.

I have recently returned to college and noticed a poster for a mass and thought 'Great, this is perfect' was very excited to spend my time in mass again. However the experience was not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed it, particularly singing, I missed singing hymns, but I was close to tears the whole time. I felt overwhelmed with emotion that I cannot explain. I am not unhappy in life, I wasn't unhappy to be there. Even trying to say a prayer after communion I could barely talk (even inside my head) because I felt like I would burst into tears.

Once I left mass I felt what I can only describe as at peace and energised. I went to meet my other half (he is agnostic) for lunch and I felt great.

Has this ever happened to anyone, any insight into what could have caused such an experience.

The local Bishop and the college priest both said the mass, both lovely to listen to. I feel like maybe talking to the priest but again I feel like I would be overwhelmed for a reason I cannot explain.

Thanks.

I'd consider what happened to you as being a blessing of some kind. I'm delighted that you experienced something physically tangible which moved you.

martinedwards

as a prod.....

it's called being touched by the Holy Spirit.

Relax, and pray through it, and ask God to speak to you, guide you and open up for what he has for you.

it might be a wordless spiritual equivalent of a hug or it might be the start of something bigger.

go with it.

Berserker

I have a similar experience from time to time too. Some days I go to service and I just feel utterly drained. As the service progress, particular during the hymns, my spirits just seem to lift and an enormous since of well-being comes over me. By the end of the service, I feel full of energy and life. I have never felt like crying though, I have to be honest.

katydid

PLL wrote: »

I have believed in God since I had a vision of my grandfather a few months after he passed when I was 9.

In the last few years I haven't been able to actively go to mass as I have a young child. Yes people will tell me that isn't an excuse, but I'm not here to be judged I just didn't feel comfortable going with a screaming baby. I like going to be at peace, to think and be close to God.

I have recently returned to college and noticed a poster for a mass and thought 'Great, this is perfect' was very excited to spend my time in mass again. However the experience was not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed it, particularly singing, I missed singing hymns, but I was close to tears the whole time. I felt overwhelmed with emotion that I cannot explain. I am not unhappy in life, I wasn't unhappy to be there. Even trying to say a prayer after communion I could barely talk (even inside my head) because I felt like I would burst into tears.

Once I left mass I felt what I can only describe as at peace and energised. I went to meet my other half (he is agnostic) for lunch and I felt great.

Has this ever happened to anyone, any insight into what could have caused such an experience.

The local Bishop and the college priest both said the mass, both lovely to listen to. I feel like maybe talking to the priest but again I feel like I would be overwhelmed for a reason I cannot explain.

Thanks.

I don't go to mass, I go to the anglican eucharist, but I think I know how you feel. Especially after taking communion, I often feel extremely emotional. It's kind of a gut reaction to the feeling of the presence of Christ, I think.

beach_walker

This was lovely to read, thank you OP.

When I started my moves back to the Church, I remember first hearing stories like yours. They both perplexed and tbh slightly scared me. Talking with those people left a big impact.

Luckily for me, I then went onto have a similar experience to yours when at a Eucharistic adoration. I can't describe it but reading your post brought it all back.

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I enjoyed reading your piece op, i'm looking forward to this weekends mass