…about the state of the Church at any level, here are my suggestions:

(Besides the assumed pray more, seriously open yourself to Christ in the liturgy no matter how the externals bug you, study some history, etc)

1) Get a spiritual director and submit yourself to direction. If you are seriously discouraged in your faith, and if you can’t be bothered to do this – don’t talk to me. Don’t even.

2) Go to daily Mass. Often. Perhaps even strike up a conversation with some of your fellow Mass-goers, if you don’t have to rush off to work. You will probably find kindred souls.

3) Involve yourself in a corporeal work of mercy or two. With others. There is no lack of need. It’s what Jesus calls you too – showing mercy – not judging.

4) If your parish liturgy is beyond hope for you, find another parish. It’s okay. If you want more solemnity and less chit-chat and no Latin Rite parish is amenable, find a monastery, a cloistered convent (this does not work if you have toddlers, unfortunately) or an Eastern Rite parish. That, too, is allowed.

I will open up comments for your suggestions – what has helped you, preferably – in the morning. ‘Night.

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give Your angels and saints charge over those who sleep. Tend Your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest Your weary ones. Bless Your dying ones. Soothe Your suffering ones. Pity Your afflicted ones. Shield Your joyous ones, and all for Your love’s sake. Amen.

St. Augustine of Hippo