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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
 
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.
 
Please pray for me. I have always struggled with my faith and I suffer from death anxiety. I have panic attacks about death that hit me from out of nowhere. Even though there is so much evidence for a God and an afterlife, I sometimes become terrified that it all isn’t true. I worry about nothingness and ceasing to exist. My grandma died 3 years ago and I worry that I will never see her again. I worry that nothing I do matters. My anxiety and panic attacks are starting to affect my family and I am starting to suffer from depression. I really need prayers and/or advice.
Thank you
First, times like this will test us. Believe it or not, you will move through it with a stronger faith and sense of yourself and that self being loved by your Father God. Second, get some professional help if possible. Panic attacks are actually a physical reality that is tied to stress. They can harm your heart over time. If you cannot afford to go to a professional, there are clinics in most cities that have programs. Call one of them and get some practical advice. There are over the counter herbal supplements that can help like Valerian root. It helps with anxiety and helps you to relax. First make sure, ask a pharmacist or doctor, if taking it or any other supplement will interfere with any medications you are taking.

As far as not believing there is an afterlife. spend some time on the net looking up the near death experiences of people. There are far too many stories for them to be considered unreal. My heart and prayers go out to you and know that this will pass. Call on God and He will give you rest.
 
Eternal, Holy God,
I come to You burdened with worries,
fears, doubts and troubles.
Calm and quiet me with peace of mind.
Empty me of the anxiety that disturbs me,
of the concerns that weary my spirit,
and weight heavy on my heart.

Loosen my grip on the disappointments
and grievances I hold on to so tightly.
Release me from the pain of past hurts,
of present anger and tension,
of future fears.

Sometimes it’s too much for me Lord,
too many demands and problems,
too much sadness, suffering, and stress.

Renew me spiritually and emotionally.
Give me new strength, hope, and confidence.
Prepare me to meet the constant struggles
of daily life with a deeper faith and trust in You.

Let your love set me free, for peace,
for joy, for grace, for life,
for others, forever.
 
Please pray for me. I have always struggled with my faith and I suffer from death anxiety. I have panic attacks about death that hit me from out of nowhere. Even though there is so much evidence for a God and an afterlife, I sometimes become terrified that it all isn’t true. I worry about nothingness and ceasing to exist. My grandma died 3 years ago and I worry that I will never see her again. I worry that nothing I do matters. My anxiety and panic attacks are starting to affect my family and I am starting to suffer from depression. I really need prayers and/or advice.
Thank you
My prayers are with you.
May God bless and uplift you.
 
PATER NOSTER,
qui es in caelis,
sanctificetur nomen tuum.
Adveniat regnum tuum.
Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra.
Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie,
et dimitte nobis debita nostra
sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris.
Et ne nos inducas in tentationem,
sed libera nos a malo. Amen.
 
May this simple… very down-to-earth prayer, come to ground you in the moment, in God’s presence…

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

May God be with you and bless you;
May you see your children’s children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.

May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
 
Praying for you, AshJade, and entrusting you to Our Lord and to the healing care of Our Blessed Mother:

Lord Jesus, we trust in You!
May You please touch AshJade with Your healing grace,
and bestow on him peace of soul and peace in his heart.

We take refuge under thy protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
despise not our prayers for AshJade
in his necessities,
but ever deliver him from all dangers,
O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen
.
(Adapted from the Sub Tuum prayer to Our Lady.)
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible ,
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

Our Father, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Praying to Our Lord to enlight you. May you rediscovers the wonders of the things of God’s Kingdom, and that everything we do is with hope of being with God in heaven.
 
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
 
Praying for you, AshJade, and entrusting you to Our Lord and to the healing care of Our Blessed Mother:

Lord Jesus, we trust in You!
May You please touch AshJade with Your healing grace,
and bestow on him peace of soul and peace in his heart.

We take refuge under thy protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
despise not our prayers for AshJade
in his necessities,
but ever deliver him from all dangers,
O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen
.
(Adapted from the Sub Tuum prayer to Our Lady.)
 
Eternal, Holy God,
Ashjade comes to You burdened with worries,
fears, doubts and troubles.
Calm and quiet her with peace of mind.
Empty her of the anxiety that disturbs her,
of the concerns that weary her spirit,
and weight heavy on her heart.

Loosen Ashjade’s grip on the disappointments
and grievances she holds on to so tightly.
Release her from the pain of past hurts,
of present anger and tension,
of future fears.

Sometimes it’s too much for us Lord,
too many demands and problems,
too much sadness, suffering, and stress.

Renew ashjade spiritually and emotionally.
Give her new strength, hope, and confidence.
Prepare her to meet the constant struggles
of daily life with a deeper faith and trust in You.

Let your love set her free, for peace,
for joy, for grace, for life,
for others, forever.
 
Praying for you, AshJade, and entrusting you to Our Lord and to the healing care of Our Blessed Mother:

Lord Jesus, we trust in You!
May You please touch AshJade with Your healing grace,
and bestow on him peace of soul and peace in his heart.

We take refuge under thy protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
despise not our prayers for AshJade
in his necessities,
but ever deliver him from all dangers,
O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen
.
(Adapted from the Sub Tuum prayer to Our Lady.)
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†
 
Please pray for me. I have always struggled with my faith and I suffer from death anxiety. I have panic attacks about death that hit me from out of nowhere. Even though there is so much evidence for a God and an afterlife, I sometimes become terrified that it all isn’t true. I worry about nothingness and ceasing to exist. My grandma died 3 years ago and I worry that I will never see her again. I worry that nothing I do matters. My anxiety and panic attacks are starting to affect my family and I am starting to suffer from depression. I really need prayers and/or advice.
Thank you
Dear Jade,

As others have pointed out, I suggest you seek both medical advice from a competent doctor and spiritual advice from a priest you can trust.

Remember that you are in our prayers and that you can always count on this forum’s support (albeit virtual). Keep praying, I am sure the Lord will rescue you from what is bothering you.

God Bless you and take care. Please do keep us updated on your progress.
 
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