All hope seems lost

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My friend, your cross seems very heavy! God assigns the heavier crosses to the stronger soldiers. 😉 I first want to tell you your faith is beautiful.

Jesus told us, “Do not be afraid, I am with you”. Your situation could go either way. If it happens to get worse and you loose everything on earth know that the Lord your God who sent His only Son for you loves you very very much.

Eternity is something pretty large, and it hurts my head just to try and understand it. God is so powerful…so…non understandable. Even when we are in Heaven we cannot understand God completely.

Jesus said that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get to Heaven. Even the Holy Family had problems. Hours after Jesus was born they had to flee to Egypt immediately.

Friend, God loves you very very much and you are in my prayers. Know that I am a friend with you through Christ, and tha I love you :).

God bless you and your family.
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Roux, things may seem tough right now, but don’t lose faith! Since this is her feast, I think you and your family could use the novena to the Immaculate Conception…

Novena to the Immaculate Conception (First Day)

O God, Who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto You. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen.

O Most Holy Virgin, who was pleasing to the Lord and became His mother, immaculate in body and spirit, in faith and in love, look kindly on Roux as we implore your powerful intercession. O Most Holy Mother, who by your blessed Immaculate Conception, from the first moment of your conception did crush the head of the enemy, receive our prayers as we implore you to present at the throne of God the favor we now request…

that Roux may swiftly obtain good employment in his field with sufficient salary that his wife may stay home with the new baby; and that Roux and his wife regain respect, love and peace in their marriage

O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of my petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
 
Praying for your situation and your family.

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to you do I come, before you I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Novena to the Immaculate Conception (Second Day)

O God, Who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto You. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen.

O Mary, ever blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Queen of angels and of saints, we salute you with the most profound veneration and filial devotion as we contemplate your holy Immaculate Conception. We thank you for your maternal protection and for the many blessings that we have received through your wondrous mercy and most powerful intercession. In all our necessities we have recourse to you with unbounded confidence. O Mother of Mercy, we beseech you now to hear our prayer and to obtain for us of your Divine Son the favor that we so earnestly request in this novena…

that Roux may swiftly obtain good employment in his field with sufficient salary that his wife may stay home with the new baby; and that Roux and his wife regain respect, love and peace in their marriage

O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
 
Novena to the Immaculate Conception (Third Day)

O God, Who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto You. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen.

O Blessed Virgin Mary, glory of the Christian people, joy of the universal Church and Mother of Our Lord, speak for us to the Heart of Jesus, Who is your Son and our brother. O Mary, who by your holy Immaculate Conception did enter the world free from stain, in your mercy obtain for us from Jesus the special favor which we now so earnestly seek…

that Roux may swiftly obtain good employment in his field with sufficient salary that his wife may stay home with the new baby; and that Roux and his wife regain respect, love and peace in their marriage

O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
 
Thank you all so much. I am continuing to follow up on positions with the hope that something will come through soon. I have never felt like I feel now, like I am falling out of control and nothing to slow my decent of catch me as I fall. I wish I had more faith in God to pull my family and I out of this mess. Right now it is so so hard to have any faith or hope at all.
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Praying for your situation and your family.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to you do I come, before you I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
 
For Roux - that his spirits be restored, that he get employment, and that he and his family be carried through this difficult period. Also, that this be a joyous Christmas for him.

Hail Mary,…

St Joseph, ora pro nobis
Holy Family of Nazareth, ora pro nobis
 
Please Lord… protect this man and his family. Help him to build his career, provide for his family and maintain his relationships.
 
Still praying for you Roux! Don’t give up hope. You have so many blessings - education, family, faith… I know its hard when life keeps slamming you down, but take it from someone who has taken it on the jaw many, many times. Just get up and keep trying. Turn your expectations over to God and accept what He has in mind for you. Praying, praying, praying.

You mentioned not having money to buy your son a gift (I think… I may be mixing up posts). Instead try thanking God that this financial issue is happening at a time when your son is too young to understand the day and have any expectations. What a blessing! How much more difficult it would be if he was older and had discussed gifting with friends at school? Instead, you are forced to give him the gift of your attention. What a blessing. Sound crazy? Well trust me - -that is exactly what happened to our family.

You are a smart guy - time to wrap your head around all this. This might be your time of greatest blessing. Here’s another blessing - we are all praying for you and your family!
 
Novena to the Immaculate Conception (Fourth Day)

O God, Who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto You. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen.

O Blessed Virgin Mary, glory of the Christian people, joy of the universal Church and Mother of Our Lord, speak for us to the Heart of Jesus, Who is your Son and our Brother. O Mary, who by your holy Immaculate Conception did enter the world free from stain, in your mercy obtain for us from Jesus the special favor which we now so earnestly seek…

that Roux may swiftly obtain good employment in his field with sufficient salary that his wife may stay home with the new baby; and that Roux and his wife regain respect, love and peace in their marriage

O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

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Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Still praying for you Roux! Don’t give up hope. You have so many blessings - education, family, faith… I know its hard when life keeps slamming you down, but take it from someone who has taken it on the jaw many, many times. Just get up and keep trying. Turn your expectations over to God and accept what He has in mind for you. Praying, praying, praying.

You mentioned not having money to buy your son a gift (I think… I may be mixing up posts). Instead try thanking God that this financial issue is happening at a time when your son is too young to understand the day and have any expectations. What a blessing! How much more difficult it would be if he was older and had discussed gifting with friends at school? Instead, you are forced to give him the gift of your attention. What a blessing. Sound crazy? Well trust me - -that is exactly what happened to our family.

You are a smart guy - time to wrap your head around all this. This might be your time of greatest blessing. Here’s another blessing - we are all praying for you and your family!
You are right. Thank you for that dose of reality. Thanks again for all the prayers everyone. Still trudging through.

-Roux
 
Novena to the Immaculate Conception (Fourth Day)

O God, Who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through her intercession, to come unto You. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen.

O Mary, Mother of God, endowed in your glorious Immaculate Conception with the fullness of grace; unique among women in that you are both mother and virgin; Mother of Christ and Virgin of Christ, we ask you to look down with a tender heart from your throne and listen to our prayers as we earnestly ask that you obtain for us the favor for which we now plead…

that Roux may swiftly obtain good employment in his field with sufficient salary that his wife may stay home with the new baby; and that Roux and his wife regain respect, love and peace in their marriage

O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now in Heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from Him the granting of our petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.

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Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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