When Prayer Feels Empty, God is Closest

In the spiritual life, God often allows feelings of abandonment to purify our love for Him. This purification, though painful, is necessary for growth and conformity to God. Prayer is not about feelings; it is about loving God, even in dryness and darkness, as exemplified by saints like Saint Anthony of Paola and Saint John of the Cross.

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