Niece losing her way

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She is drifting without a plan for her life. Now 21 and drinking too much, not in school, no good job, no real faith. Her parents are at a loss for how to help her. She does not live at home.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our 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.
 
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 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 death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
 
Lord, help Mrs. Sally’s niece with abundant grace and knowledge of your love through the guidance and assistance of holy angels. Mary, pray with us. 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 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.

Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now ever shall be world without end
Amen
 
We need to pray for her and offer her help, guidance and most of all encouragement. When people are depressed the last thing anyone should do is make fun of them or badmouth them behind their backs (things some people I know did to their family member experiencing the same things; not saying you’re doing this because of course I don’t know you).

Drinking too much? That is a sign of depression. Always be kind to her and try to include her in things if possible. Give her a reason to stop drinking, a reason to care and be happy about life again. She needs something to look forward to and a reason to have hope again.

Not in school? Perhaps she doesn’t know what she wants to do with her life yet. Many young people do not. Some are lucky and have their life planned out at 12 (and end up following those plans!) but many others still don’t know what they want to do in their 20s. What are her talents and interests? Perhaps help guide her toward a career in that direction.

No good job? Well, in this economy even people with advanced degrees can have trouble finding good jobs. But pray for her and keep your eyes open for a job that she might be qualified for.

No real faith? Just be there for her and pray for her. It is difficult if not impossible to evangelize family members. People are too close and everyone is at a different place on their spiritual journey. Of course, if she asks questions feel free to answer, but pushing faith on someone of her age and situation can drive the person away.
 
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 Today Our Daily Bread
Forgive Today Our Trespases
As We Gorgive Those Who Trespass Against Us
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
But Deliver Us From All Evil
Amen

Hail Mary Full Of Grace
The Lord Is With You
Blessed Art Thou Amongst Woman
And Blessed Is The Fruit Of Thy Womb Jesus
Holy Mary Mother Of God
Pray For Us Sinners
Now And In The Hour Of Our Death
Amen

God I pray for Mrs. Sally’s doughter that she may grow in wisdom and follow your will. May she see her plan that you have for her, and may she follow it. Let her dicisions be those of your will and may they be full of virtue.
 
Mother Mary, I commend Mrs Sally’s niece to you. Please help her to know, love and serve Our Lord. Please guide and protect her.

Hail Mary…

Amen.
 
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you do we cry, the children of Eve;
to you do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us;
And after this our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
 
Thank you all for your prayers and advice. She may indeed be depressed - my sister struggles with that, but this niece will not attend treatments or stick to medications. Please continue to pray that this year be a turning point for her. She is now 21 so an adult, but without an adult’s goals or any sort of concert plan for life.
 
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. x2

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 death.
Amen. x2

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen. x2
 
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