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I live in Arizona, where there was a very controversial law that was nearly passed that would have allowed private business owners to refuse service on religious grounds. Facebook exploded with commentary and I felt I should have said something or stood up to speak for the rights of fellow believers, but I choked every time I did because my wording or the blogs I wanted to post to wasn’t perfect or said something in a way that would needlessly offend friends and relatives who were on the other side of the issue. In truth, I think what was truly motivating me was not a concern for these relatives, but concern for what they’d think of me if they knew I supported this bill. I was ashamed of Christ, and I need His forgiveness, the grace of fortitude to do the right thing, and the grace of charity to do it out of love for others.
 
Lord forgive us all, for all our life’s failures to defend Your laws and Your ways.
Please forgive Bdonoho also.
Help us all to have wisdom and courage in following and supporting Your laws and Your ways.
 
Praying that the Lord may strengthen you with all necessary graces.

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 at the hour of our death. Amen
 
If you’re in need of forgiveness… always a good time to avail yourself to the Sacraments.
Prayers said for grace of fortitude and charity. May we all act out of love for others.
Mary.
 
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.
 
You have true sorrow. Praying for you. God bless you and direct your path to Him.
 
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Lord forgive us all, for all our life’s failures to defend Your laws and Your ways.
Please forgive Bdonoho also.
Help us all to have wisdom and courage in following and supporting Your laws and Your ways.
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Amen
 
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Come, Holy Spirit, work in our souls; that we may have fortitude and true charity grow within us and come to good use when the time is right.
 
Almighty and eternal God,
Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit,
and hast given us forgiveness all sins,
vouchsafe to send forth from heaven upon us your sevenfold Spirit,
the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding,
the Spirit of Counsel and fortitude,
the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety,
and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear.
 
Thank you for your prayers. I’m not sure if it is my duty to confront every facebook article posted, and a good godly friend advised that such an endeavor is a waste of time, and that prayer for the people would be better. Nonetheless, I sometimes am afraid I lack the courage to confront sin in my public life, and I really need to change that, and by God’s grace increase in love for God and neighbor enough to love in a way that is necessary, but may not be reciprocated with love or understanding.
 
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.

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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.

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Bdonoho said:
I live in Arizona, where there was a very controversial law that was nearly passed that would have allowed private business owners to refuse service on religious grounds. Facebook exploded with commentary and I felt I should have said something or stood up to speak for the rights of fellow believers, but I choked every time I did because my wording or the blogs I wanted to post to wasn’t perfect or said something in a way that would needlessly offend friends and relatives who were on the other side of the issue. In truth, I think what was truly motivating me was not a concern for these relatives, but concern for what they’d think of me if they knew I supported this bill. I was ashamed of Christ, and I need His forgiveness, the grace of fortitude to do the right thing, and the grace of charity to do it out of love for others.
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Praying for your intention.
 
Bdonoho said:
Thank you for your prayers. I’m not sure if it is my duty to confront every facebook article posted, and a good godly friend advised that such an endeavor is a waste of time, and that prayer for the people would be better. Nonetheless, I sometimes am afraid I lack the courage to confront sin in my public life, and I really need to change that, and by God’s grace increase in love for God and neighbor enough to love in a way that is necessary, but may not be reciprocated with love or understanding.
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I would tend to agree with your friend on this issue, but also fully understand your sentiment. “If I’m not ready to confront sin on Facebook, then how will I ever be ready to do it in public? Isn’t this a failure on my part, especially to defend God and His truth?” It’s normal to feel and think this way. I really don’t think it is actually necessary to address every comment and article online, but do keep praying (for yourself and others). Like you, I too hope to have more courage to confront sin in my life, especially in public if the need ever arises.

God bless and peace be with you!
 
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