Pray for me

[coffeestainedmo]

I am in a difficult situation. I converted to Catholicism in college and married a Catholic man. We had two beautiful children together. Though he was Catholic, I quickly learned it was in name only, and it was often a struggle to get him to attend Mass.

However, about a year and a half ago, I was struggling emotionally and spiritually. My husband and I were having marital problems, and we relocated back to my home town when he quit his job due to his depression/anxiety. He was unhappy that we had to move, but it was necessary to care for our family and his mental health.

In the midst of this, I was struggling with same-sex attraction, which I had not discussed with my husband. I was worried about his mental health, so I did not bring it up with him. I don’t know if that was the best decision or not. When he found out (by reading my personal journal), he was understandably upset. He went back to where we had been living before (another state) to spend time with his parents. We spoke on the phone frequently, and one of his suggestions for a “solution” was an open marriage, which I refused in no uncertain terms.

Then he filed for divorce. We are reaching the end of that process, and there is no hope of reconciliation between my husband and myself.

I have NEVER acted on these feelings. And while my relationship with the Church did lapse for a while, I am returning to Mass and the practice of my faith as a Catholic.

Please keep my family in your prayers as we go through this difficult time. Please pray that I can maintain the strength I need to listen for the Lord’s Will for my life and follow His plan for me. Please pray that the Lord continues to keep my heart strong and fixed on Him.

Thank you.

 

[the_phoenix]

Joining you in prayer …

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.

 

[MarcoPolo]

Lord, please grant great grace to this child of yours and to her husband. Send them angels to help lead them now and forever to your eternal banquet, joyfully and faithfully. Hear their prayers in union with your suffering Passion. Our Lady, pray with us. 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

 

[luvu2]

I will be praying for you and your family daily. May God give you the grace, strength, and courage you need to get through this time. Lord, hear our prayers. Amen

 

[Christine85]

 

[GaryTaylor]

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

 

[luvu2]

continued daily prayers with you for you and your family. Amen

 

[MS_SURVEYOR]

***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.

***

 

[luvu2]

I continue to pray daily with you for this intention. Lord, hear our prayers.Amen
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