Deeply Depressed, please pray for me

[Jeremyah]

Also remember it is not our place to judge, neither others, nor ourselves. It is not for us to condemn ourselves anymore than it is to exalt. God is judge, and he is a merciful and loving Lord. I reccomend reading Saint Augustine’s Confessions and seeking after his intercession in prayer. Seek out our Lord and Lady within the praying of the Rosary, baring your soul before our Mother who loves you and doesn’t wish to see you in such torment.

I think you misunderstand. I do not feel that I’m being condemned or sinning by not being married. Instead, I view not being married as horrible, cruel, hellish punishment. I hate being single. If I knew what I did to merit such a horrible and utterly cruel punishment, I would repent in a heartbeat as so to be free from the black damnation of the single life.

The problem I have been having is that in the Gospel, in Mark 12:25 specifically, Jesus said that this black, hellish damnation would continue on in eternity and have no end. I don’t want that. I would rather die and not exist any more than spend eternity damned to the black hell of singleness.

Remember that our Lord . . .
and may bask in the Love of our Lord and His Church.

Amen.

-St. Aleydis Calls

Thank you.

 

[thyrodandstaff]

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of Angels, pray for us.

Saint Raphael, pray for us.
Saint Raphael, filled with the mercy of God, etc.
Saint Raphael, perfect adorer of the Divine Word,
Saint Raphael, terror of demons,
Saint Raphael, exterminator of vices,
Saint Raphael, health of the sick,
Saint Raphael, our refuge in all our trials,
Saint Raphael, guide of travelers,
Saint Raphael, consoler of prisoners,
Saint Raphael, joy of the sorrowful,
Saint Raphael, filled with zeal for the salvation of souls,
Saint Raphael, whose name means God heals,
Saint Raphael, lover of chastity,
Saint Raphael, scourge of demons,
Saint Raphael, in pestilence, famine and war,
Saint Raphael, angel of peace and prosperity,
Saint Raphael, endowed with the grace of healing,
Saint Raphael, sure guide in the paths of virtue and sanctification,
Saint Raphael, help of all those who implore your assistance,
Saint Raphael, who was the guide and consolation of Tobias on his journey,
Saint Raphael, whom the Scriptures praise: Raphael, the holy angel of the Lord, was sent to cure,
Saint Raphael, our advocate,

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

Pray for us, Saint Raphael, to the Lord Our God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Lord, Jesus Christ, by the prayer of the Archangel Raphael, grant us the grace to avoid all sin and to persevere in every good work until we reach our heavenly destination, You Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

 

[Elizabeth804]

Hail Mary, full of Grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women, and Blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen

 

[Marie5890]

St Augustine,
Please intercede for Jeremyah. You understand the deep pains and suffering of his reality.

 

[the_phoenix]

Praying for you.
I’m also single
and yeah,
there’s definitely a whole lot of discrimination
and patronizing that goes on,
if you’re different in any way,
even when all you’re looking for
is a friend.

 

[acadiANNA]

Many people would gladly trade crosses with you. I am not making light of the fact that you are in a state of misery. Join a church group or singles group. Do not be discouraged. Maybe you could focus on work or studies for a while. Speak to a priest on a regular basis if you must. Praying for your happiness… Perhaps God is preparing you and helping you grow in holiness before you can commit to someone for life. God bless you.

 

[Jeremyah]

Many people would gladly trade crosses with you.

If we can do just that, I’m all for it. Let’s trade crosses.

But it’s not that simple and until that option is given, there’s no really point in saying it (or do you actually know a way we could do just that?)

I am not making light of the fact that you are in a state of misery.

Thanks for your prayers.

 

[Fiona_Margaret]

Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen

 

[acadiANNA]

Can you find an Asperger’s support group through your community hospital? Joining in discussions would be a tremendous help to you.

 

[tbcrawford]

Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . 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

 

[Jeremyah]

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.

Let me not be the first.

 

[fisherman_carl]

You don’t seem to be living on the same planet as me. I don’t know what planet you are living on but on this one, earth, many people are damned to a lifetime of singleness.

The only way I know of to change your attitude is to go to Jesus.

Since that apparently doesn’t happen on your planet, come and get me. I want to go live on that magical, wonderful planet of yours where this doesn’t happen to people. (Unless of course the people on your planet are not the same species as the people here on earth).

Thank you.

It’s your attitude, not being single, that is the real problem. That is what I will pray for. You want to be married first in order to change your attitude. First change your attitude, then get married.

“If people give you lemons give them Jesus and then make lemonade”

 

[fisherman_carl]

Since you think you are “damned to singleness” then why should we pray for you to get married? Since if it is God’s will for you to be single then our prayers would be fruitless. Wouldn’t it then make more sense for us to instead pray that you can accept being single and to find happiness in the Lord? So we should pray that you can find happiness in the Lord’s will for your life, whatever it is.