Heading to basic training with knee problem

[danasaurus]

Hi all!
My boyfriend is going to his Navy basic training on December 12 2012. He’s always had bad knee problems but it got worse lately. He’s incredibly afraid of getting discharged immediately if his knee gives out the minute he exerts intense work on it. He use to be strong in his faith, but he went through several problems that caused him to lose his faith almost completely. He actually told me he began to consider himself agnostic at some point. Before, in the beginning of our relationship, him and I could never go through a conversation in regards to my faith without me being offended or upset. I’ve been praying for his conversion through the intercession os St. Rita and St. Jude. And lately, he’s been having a great faith turn around. He’s been asking me questions about Catholicism without being quick to judge. Im seeing a change in him. As silly as it may sound, Im afraid that if he loses the opportunity to be in the Navy, he’ll start to lose of what little faith he has. I continually tell him that prayers are powerful and he must persevere. But at this point his knee is not at all in great shape and he is losing hope. I’ve looked online and many are saying that St. Roch is the patron saint for knee problems, but I’m not entirely sure. Is anybody certain of this? And please, if I could have your prayers, I would be eternally grateful. I want to show him that with God anything is possible. Because I believe that if this opportunity is given to him, this will open the door for him to believe and have faith in the goodness of God.

 

[NeedsMercy]

O Holy Patroness of those in need, St. Rita, because thy pleadings before thy Divine Lord are almost irresistible, and because, thou hast been lavish in the granting of favors, thou hast been called the Advocate of the Hopeless and even of the Impossible. St. Rita, so humble, so pure, so mortified, so patient and of such compassionate love for thy Crucified Jesus, thou couldst obtain from Him whatsoever thou askest especially:

That danasaurus’ boyfriend’s knee problems be totally resolved; and that he accept and grow in the One True Faith

Because of your power, all confidently have recourse to thee, expecting, if not always relief, at least comfort. Be propitious to our petition, showing thy power with God on behalf of thy suppliant. Be lavish to us, as thou hast been in so many wonderful cases, for the greater glory of God, for the spreading of thine own devotion, and for the consolation of those who trust in thee. We promise, if our petition is granted, to glorify thee by making known thy favor, to bless and sing thy praises forever. Amen.

Saint Rita of Cascia, pray for him!

 

[ready]

Mother Mary, I entrust danasaurus’ boyfriend to your loving care. Please help him to have faith no matter what happens to his knee. Please help him to convert and to pray. Amen.

 

[tbcrawford]

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