For the Cross Lake First Nation

[Stubbertson]

A Cross Lake First Nations reserve in Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to a rash of recent suicides. In the community of just over 8000, 6 people have killed themselves in the past 2 months, and 140 people have attempted suicide in the past 2 WEEKS alone! There is a lot of poverty, poor housing and systemic abuse in that community (it is tragically common in many First Nations communities in Canada too), and the mental health resources available to address these problems in Cross Lake are woefully inadequate.

St. Dymphna, pray for us and for Cross Lake!

 

[tawny]

Praying for them.

 

[Hawkmaid]

St. Dymphna, St. Dominic Savio, St. Kateri Tekawitha, pray for us!!

 

[pollylodges]

Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

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.

†

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.

†

 

[oldgraymare2]

Prayers said for this terribly tragic situation.

May God be with them.

 

[wild_thing]

Adding them to a novena to St. Joseph.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH

Saint Joseph, you are the faithful protector and intercessor of all who love and venerate you. You know that I have confidence in you and that, after Jesus and Mary, I come to you as an example for holiness, for you are especially close with God. Therefore, I humbly commend myself, with all who are dear to me and all that belong to me, to your intercession. I beg of you, by your love for Jesus and Mary, not to abandon me during life and to assist me at the hour of my death.

Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin, pray for me to have a pure, humble, charitable mind, and perfect resignation to the divine Will. Be my guide, my father, and my model through life that I may die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Loving Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, I raise my heart to you to implore your powerful intercession in obtaining from the Divine Heart of Jesus all the graces necessary for my spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special grace I now implore.
Guardian of the Word Incarnate, I feel confident that your prayers on my behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God.

St. Joseph Most Prudent, Pray for us!
Amen.

 

[detoutcoeur]

A Cross Lake First Nations reserve in Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to a rash of recent suicides. In the community of just over 8000, 6 people have killed themselves in the past 2 months, and 140 people have attempted suicide in the past 2 WEEKS alone!
There is a lot of poverty, poor housing and systemic abuse in that community (it is tragically common in many First Nations communities in Canada too), and the mental health resources available to address these problems in Cross Lake are woefully inadequate.

St. Dymphna, pray for us and for Cross Lake!

Praying for the repose of the souls of those who have died…
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*Réquiem æternam dona eis, Dómine,

et lux perpétua lúceat eis.

Animæ eórum, et ánimæ ómnium fidélium defunctórum,

per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace.

Amen*

and for the Cross Lake First Nation community.
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*O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, who brought forth the Son of God still remaining a Virgin, assist us in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help us, and show us that you are our Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, we humbly ask you from the depths of our heart to help us in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. O show us that you are our Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, we place this cause in your hands. Amen*

 

[7_Sorrows]

praying for the Cross Lake First Nation community and the souls of the departed.

 

[detoutcoeur]

Originally Posted by Stubbertson
A Cross Lake First Nations reserve in Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to a rash of recent suicides. In the community of just over 8000, 6 people have killed themselves in the past 2 months, and 140 people have attempted suicide in the past 2 WEEKS alone!
There is a lot of poverty, poor housing and systemic abuse in that community (it is tragically common in many First Nations communities in Canada too), and the mental health resources available to address these problems in Cross Lake are woefully inadequate.

St. Dymphna, pray for us and for Cross Lake!

Praying for the repose of the souls of those who have died…
*+
Réquiem æternam dona eis, Dómine,

et lux perpétua lúceat eis.

Animæ eórum, et ánimæ ómnium fidélium defunctórum,

per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace.

Amen
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and for the Cross Lake First Nation community.

*O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, who brought forth the Son of God still remaining a Virgin, assist us in this necessity. O Star of the Sea, help us, and show us that you are our Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, we humbly ask you from the depths of our heart to help us in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. O show us that you are our Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, we place this cause in your hands. Amen*

 

[Trishie]

Loving God we entrust this and similar communities to Your merciful love.
Please inspire those who are able to help these communities to successfully strive to do so.
Please inspire those within the community also, to advance their own welfare.
Have mercy on those who have despaired, and console their bereaved families.