My Awesome Friend

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An amazing friend of mine carries a very heavy burden: She’s nineteen and has to care for her ill father all on her own. It really tears me up because she loves God but says she can’t feel his presence 90% of the time. I know she feels like she’s drowning; I wish that I knew something I could say or do for her to make her feel better. What makes that difficult is that she is so enlightened, meaning there’s very little that I could say spiritually that she doesn’t already know. She walks the walk and talks the talk. I literally started by saying “well just because you can’t feel his presence doesn’t mean that he’s not with you, because I can definitely tell he’s with you” but she said “yeah, I know. His presence doesn’t depend on how I feel, he’s there whether I can feel him or not.” I’ve been searching the Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis to see if there were something in there that could help me, the Bible, but I don’t really know what would be great to offer her. I just wish there were something I could say to lift up her spirits in the face of daily suffering. She’s incredibly enlightened spiritually, I just wish she didn’t have all this stress bogging her down. She is literally the most saintly person I’ve ever met in my life; she’s incredibly humble and compassionate. If there’s anyone who deserves happiness in their lives, it’s her. Please pray for my awesome friend…
 
St Jude, apostle and faithful servant of Jesus, intercede for CatholicofAgora’s friend and father in this time of need. I pray to you as an advocate for those most in need of God’s mercy. When situations are difficult & at times may even seem hopeless, you invite us to realize God’s Divine presence. Come to the assistance of all those who call on you in faith. In your name I praise Father, Son and Holy Spirit, with all the angels and saints, for God’s gifts of faith, hope, & love.
 
I just prayed 3 Hail Marys for your friend and he father. May Our Lady help them both.
 
Lord Jesus, please send your spirit to help this woman deal with the trials she is enduring. Give her the strength and love she needs to provide care to father and fill her with love and peace. Amen.

Come Holy Spirit, come now come as you will.
Come Holy Spirit, come now, come as you will.
Come Holy Spirit, come now, come as you will.

Amen.
 
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.
 
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!
 
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 with this confidence,
I fly to 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.
 
Come Holy Spirit, come now come as you will.
Come Holy Spirit, come now, come as you will.
Come Holy Spirit, come now, come as you will.

Lord Jesus, please send your spirit to help this woman deal with the trials she is enduring. Give her the strength and love she needs to provide care to father and fill her with love and peace. Amen.

Amen.
 
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