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Fiona_Margaret
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Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell, satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell, satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
I confessed face to face with the priest. There is something about looking another person in eyes and confessing things you’ve never told anybody outside your spouse. I had a notebook where I had recorded my sins after long meditation several weeks prior. It wasn’t easy, but I stumbled through it. I get tongue-tied and have trouble articulating what makes sense in my head, especially with the spotlight on you. The priest was kind, patient, and understanding. I felt great when I finished and he gave my first rosary and told me to say the Divine Chaplet of Mercy for penance. I had a huge smile on my face when my son and wife met me afterwards. Thanks again for everybody’s prayers, encouragement, and support.