Need help with prayers right now

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Need prayers fast. My grandson, who is a fallen-away Catholic has accepted an invitation to attend one of those non-denominational churches. I have tried gently to teach him about our Catholic faith, but didn’t want to push too hard. Now a co-worker has talked him into going to his church tonight and I was stunned that he accepted. I know he doesn’t know enough to defend Catholicism and I’m afraid he will be out numbered and out-Bibled.
I panicked and asked him not to do anything drastic and to come home and tell me all about it. I cautioned him about being asked to come up and be “saved” etc. You know what I mean…I’m so afraid they draw him in as I have seen others drawn in. I am going now to pray.
 
May we be cleansed and fortified, we beseech Thee, O Lord, by the most precious Blood of Thy only-begotten Son which has been poured forth and offered to Thee on the Cross. And by the intercession of the blessed virgin mother of God, Mary, with Thy blessed apostles Peter and Paul, and blessed John Paul II and all the saints, purify us from every wrongdoing and free us from all adversity. Through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, Thy Son who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
 
Holy Spirit, our Advocate and our Comfort, please help this young man discern Your way!

Holy Mary, Mother of God, please intercede on behalf of this grandmother and her beloved grandson. :gopray2:
 
Adelphine said:
Need prayers fast. My grandson, who is a fallen-away Catholic has accepted an invitation to attend one of those non-denominational churches. I have tried gently to teach him about our Catholic faith, but didn’t want to push too hard. Now a co-worker has talked him into going to his church tonight and I was stunned that he accepted. I know he doesn’t know enough to defend Catholicism and I’m afraid he will be out numbered and out-Bibled.
I panicked and asked him not to do anything drastic and to come home and tell me all about it. I cautioned him about being asked to come up and be “saved” etc. You know what I mean…I’m so afraid they draw him in as I have seen others drawn in. I am going now to pray.
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Praying to the Holy Spirit to give your grandson guidance & direction back to the Church.
 
Lord, please shine your divine light of truth always into this grandson’s life, that he ever be drawn to its radiance. Send angels to keep his eyes open and alert. Lead him along all paths of light, ever toward the truth and the heavenly kingdom. Grant him and all his family many graces for faith, hope, love, and joy. Have mercy, Lord. Our Lady, angels, and saints, pray with us. Amen.
 
You know… I got invited too to some of those things, when I was not Catholic or Bible savvy. It didn’t matter. I was so nauseated by the non-denominational delirium that even today, I could not endure one of their services without Dramamine. :sad_yes:
 
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.

†
 
I thank all those who reply for their fervent prayers. He apparently spent the night wth his girlfriend so I don’t know what transpired. I hope my reaction wasn’t so strong that he won’t tell me anything now. Makes me sick to see so many baptized Catholics turn away from the one true church.
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

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
 
St. 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 thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
Well, I am very relieved.Our prayers were answered! He spoke to me this morning and he didn’t like this church and apparently not receptive to their message…Thank you so much.
Now I need to find ways to reach him and so many other young people who think they don’t need religion…
 
He spoke, “Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one.” John 18:9

Dear Father in Heaven,

Thank you for sending you Son to seek out those who are lost, that they might be gathered back to you. Please guide and direct Aldelphine with your Holy Spirit to know and discern the mind of Christ. Please open the eyes of her grandson to see the truth of your Holy Church. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen
 
I am praying for your new intention.

Please Holy Spirit, guide this young man and all young people to follow Your way. I ask this with The Blessed Virgin Mary, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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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.

†

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.

†
 
My prayers are with him. It’s good to explore a bit, though and hopefully he will realize where he belongs. I spent some time in college with Campus Crusade for Christ, and ultimately I found that they lacked depth. Their bible studies were about flipping around to read a verse here and a verse there out of context. Hopefully he will be able to see this for himself.
 
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