I grew up religious because of my Catholic father and found meaning in faith as a child. After he left, I gradually lost my belief and eventually abandoned religion. As an adult, I miss the structure and purpose faith gave me, but I can't seem to believe in God anymore no matter how hard I try. Is there a way to recover that sense of meaning? Any books for this?

I grew up religious because of my Catholic father and found meaning in faith as a child. After he left, I gradually lost my belief and eventually abandoned religion. As an adult, I miss the structure and purpose faith gave me, but I can't seem to believe in God anymore no matter how hard I try. Is there a way to recover that sense of meaning, or should I stop trying to believe?

I grew up religious because of my Catholic father and found meaning in faith as a child. After he left, I gradually lost my belief and eventually abandoned religion. As an adult, I miss the structure and purpose faith gave me, but I can't seem to believe in God anymore no matter how hard I try. Is there a way to recover that sense of meaning, or should I stop trying to believe?