Friend with severe depression

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Please pray for my friend with severe depression. Its been bad in the past but its scarry now. I am finding it hard not to cry after talking with my friend because I am so worried.
I also know if I suggest medical intervention I will get shut out competely. My friend tends to spiritualize things and see this as a problem of faith and God. Also my friend admitted havent gone outside in days…and “isnt up to seeing people”. Since this person is single and works from home its likely my friend hasnt seen another person in days. I dont know how to help but to pray…and it would be a comfort to know that CAF friends will join me.
 
I’ve been there and can relate to people with severe depression. It’s a shame that your friend is not open to medical intervention, because the antidepressants out there can help a lot. I will pray for your friend.

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.
 
Lord, please heal Purplesunshine’s friend and replace her sadness with joy and peace. Give her strength to carry her cross with surrender, patience and love. Thank you, Lord, for hearing my prayer.
 
Thanks all. Said friend dosnt want to talk to me anymore. “its not your fault”…sort of stuff. I am going to respect that wish and leave it in God`s hands.
 
Our God can work behind the scenes, sweetheart…
So we are praying for a reconciliation between you two, and in the meantime…

Hail Mary
Full of Grace
The Lord is with you
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!
 
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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.
 
O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose, Your will through all things.

By Saint Ignatius of Loyola
 
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