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The 'Credit Crunch': Coping during a time of uncertainty

If a situation seems out of your control it can bring all sorts of hardships, negative emotions and thoughts to the surface. Fear, guilt, worry, blame, injustice, anger, remorse… the list goes on and on.

It can be a difficult ‘financial, emotional and spiritual place’ to be, but take heart, you’re not alone. Many people face uncertain times and there are numerous Catholic organisations and church communities who are willing to walk with you and where possible help practically.

“There is an appointed time for everything,
and a time for every affair under the heavens.”

Ecclesiastes 3

Read more of this quotation

Your present experience of uncertainty won’t last. Experience shows us that life presents many ups and downs. Whatever you’re facing, it will pass. There is every reason to hope.




	Making time to reflect on your situation can help; it's an exercise that may provide perspective and a means to cope with the uncertainty. Try to identify the challenges, but also the blessings in your life. Join us now, take some time to reflect.

It's all my fault

Download and listen to:
“My Peace I Give You”
MP3 audio meditation, 4.30mins of relaxation and refreshment.

Music © “My Peace”, Ateliers et Presses de Taizé (A&PT), Communauté de Taizé, 71250 Taizé, France editions@taize.fr


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Saint Helpers

It’s important to have a support network when things get tough.

Catholics believe that the Saints in heaven are in communion (closely united) with those living on earth.

We can ask them to pray to God for us as our spiritual friends. The patron saint of financial matters is St Matthew the Apostle. Meanwhile, depending on the severity of your situation you may feel that the patron saint for desperate causes is more apt – St Jude.

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What would Jesus do?

If Jesus was living your life today and going through your experiences, what do you think he’d do and say?

You can read an account of Jesus's life to help answer that question. Alternatively, here are some 'Jesus quotations'.

True Value!

Your true value can never be judged by 'perceived' status, the money or the possessions that you have accumulated.

In God's eyes your value is YOU. To God you are priceless just are you are. Success and failure don't count. Blame isn't in God's vocabulary.

Did you know that Franciscan Friars take a promise (vow) of poverty which means they have very few material possessions.

Prayer During A Time Of Uncertainty

God wants to listen to your cares and concerns.

Find out more on our prayer during a time of uncertainty page.


	What would your reaction be to a friend who came to you with your kind of concerns?

What would your reaction be to a friend who came to you with your kind of concerns?


	Give thanks for what you have.
	It is so important to give thanks for what we do have when we are experiencing difficult times. You may find it helpful to write on our thanksgiving space. All entries are anonymous. Tell us what you are thankful for here:


	Cast off your burdens... give it a try.
	The saying goes that a problem shared is a problem halved. You may like to ‘cast a burden’ on our tailor-made area. All entries are anonymous. Enter your burden here: