Pray for my faith?

[ecstasyofavila]

Hello! Thank you all for clicking.

For the last few months all I have felt is doubt. Mostly, I am struggling with anti-catholicism and pagan claims, and as simple as they should be to logically brush aside, fear and anxiety have taken over me. It’s so bad that I’ve become overly suspicious of the rosary so I usually don’t pray it, I can hardly think about Judgement without terribke fear and despair sweeping over me, and I generally don’t know who to trust. I keep fearing that I’m falling into some sort of trap or deception, even though I know how unlikely it is.

I have a terrible fear of God’s wrath and the eternal fires of hell. Everytime I try to brush off fundamentalist claims I suddenly wonder if I’m becoming hard of heart, like “What if they’re telling the truth, and I’m refusing to listen?!”

I’ve told my mother about it, and she says I have scrupelosity. I don’t doubt that.

Please pray for my faith in the Church and my general wellbeing. Any advice would help me greatly. Sorry if this post seems repetitive, I’m on mobile and can’t really review it.

Pax Christi!

 

[tawny]

Praying for your intentions.

 

[Crusaderbear]

My Lord Jesus, lead all souls to heaven,
especially those most in need of thy mercy.
Our Father…Hail Mary x10
Glory Be…Fatima Prayer…Amen!

 

[PluniaZ]

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

 

[MaryT777]

Praying for your intention.

Also you may not know but we’re encouraged to offer prayers but not advice on this forum so you may also want to post in another forum as well for advice.

God bless.

Mary.

 

[ecstasyofavila]

Praying for your intention.

Also you may not know but we’re encouraged to offer prayers but not advice on this forum so you may also want to post in another forum as well for advice.

God bless.

Mary.

Oh, thank you!! I was not aware of that

 

[mommy_k]

Hail Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amongst 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

 

[wild_thing]

Prayer to St. Margaret of Antioch

St. Margaret of Antioch, you are an inspiration and marvel to all those who try to educate our children in the Faith. You were born to a pagan priest and a mother who died in your infancy, and thus was raised by a Christian nurse, who had you baptised and catechized. When you were given back to your father at a young age, you refused to sacrifice to his gods. For this he threw you out of his home. You went to live with your nurse again, this time as a servant. It was there that you caught the eye of a Roman prefect, and after you rebuffed him, he had you imprisoned, scourged, and tortured for your faith. It is said that the angels miraculously healed your wounds in the night, a sight which caused many to convert. This enraged the prefect so that he continued his tortures upon you, only for them to come to nothing. The Devil even appeared to you in the form of a dragon to frighten you, but you remained steadfast. Finally, you were called to be with God and beheaded by a sword.

St. Margaret, as you appeared to St. Joan of Arc and advised her and comforted her, we feel confident in entrusting our petitions to you as well. I ask you to pray for me, my family, those nearest and dearest to me, and to all who have asked for prayers here. Remember your days of earthly fear and uncertainty and take pity on us who are still in the limited flesh. Sustain us by your prayers to God the Father, your heavenly bridegroom Jesus, and the Consoler, the Holy Spirit. May we one day be able to thank you in heaven. Amen.

 

[dallas_r]

Hello brethren, you must understand that Jesus is a loving and caring God. He was beaten, hurt, and crucified for you, me, and everyone’s sins. He is a part of all of us because he is our God. Focus yourself not on his wrath but on his love and compassion that he shares for everyone, his love for you will never run out. Don’t mind Protestants, for their claims, make no sense. Jesus founded one Holy, Apolistic, Catholic church. In the bible, it says that fake beliefs were taught by people who did not fully understand the faith and thus creating newer religions. This is why other religions only admit to partial truths. JW was founded in the 1800’s so that’s a definite elimination for it to be the true religion. Protestantism (is that what you call it?) is definitely not the oldest, so that leaves Catholicism and the Orthodox. I’m pretty sure Orthodox was founded a couple hundred years after the Catholic church. This means the church Jesus founded himself was Catholic, not Orthodox or Protestant. I pray Jesus may bring light into your life and guide your faith.

Oh, my Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of thy mercy. Amen.

 

[MaryT777]

Oh, thank you!! I was not aware of that

Many people are not!~ I just say something because if you are looking for advice many are happy to offer theirs and have some great thoughts on issues; just wanted you to know that so you are aware and don’t wonder why people are offering prayers alone here!~

 

[Tis_Bearself]

Dear Jesus, please calm the OP’s anxieties and strengthen their faith so they are not troubled with doubt. Send your Holy Spirit upon them to enlighten them and keep them in the embrace of the Church. In Jesus’ Name I humbly ask this. Amen.

Our Lady of Good Help, Please send your special grace to the OP to strengthen them in their faith and free them from anxiety. Please pray for them and help them to become closer to your dear Son Jesus through the Church. Please protect them from bad influences under your mantle, so they do not lose their faith.

Prayer to St. Joseph
Oh glorious patriarch St. Joseph, who merited to be called "just’ by the Holy Ghost, I urgently recommend to the soul of the OP, which Jesus redeemed at the price of his precious blood.

Thou knowest how deplorable is the state and how unhappy the life of those whose hearts lose faith in our loving savior Jesus, and how greatly they are exposed to the danger of losing him eternally. Permit not, I beseech thee, that this soul should be exposed to risk; preserve it from the danger that threatens it; touch the heart of the OP and conduct them back to the bosom of the fondest of fathers. Abandon them not, I implore thee, till thou hast opened to them the gates of the heavenly city, where the OP will praise and bless thee throughout eternity for the happiness which he will owe to thy powerful intercession.
Amen.

Prayer to St. Thomas the Apostle
O St. Thomas, the Apostle of India, Father of our faith, you spread the light of Christ in the hearts of the people of India. You humbly confessed “My Lord and My God” and sacrificed your life for love of him. We pray to you to strengthen us, especially the OP, with love and faith in Jesus Christ so that we may dedicate ourselves totally to the cause of the kingdom of justice, peace and love. We pray that through your intercession we, especially the OP, may be protected from all trials, dangers and temptations and be strengthened in the love of the Triune God, Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Thomas Merton Prayer for times of doubt
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.

St. Therese of Liseux Prayer
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.

St. Teresa of Avila Prayer
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

“Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry” - St. Padre Pio

 

[njlisa]

Prayer to Obtain Graces for Salvation

Eternal Father,
Your Son has promised that You will grant us
all the graces which we ask You for in His name.
In the name, therefore, and by the merits of Jesus Christ,
I ask the following graces for myself and for all mankind:

And first,
I pray that You to give me a lively faith in all that
the holy Roman Church teaches me. Enlighten me also,
that I may know the vanity of the goods of this world,
and the immensity of the Infinite Good that You are;
make me also see the deformity of the sins I have
committed, that I may humble myself and detest
them as I should; and, on the other hand, show me how
worthy You are, by reason of Thy goodness, that
I should love You with all my heart. Make me know
also the love You has borne me, that from this day
forward I may try to be grateful for so much goodness.

Secondly,
give me a firm confidence in Your mercy of receiving
the pardon of my sins, holy perseverance, and, finally,
the glory of paradise, through the merits of Jesus Christ
and the intercession of Mary.

Thirdly,
give me a great love toward You, which shall detach me
from the love of this world and of myself, so that I may love
none other but You, and that I may neither do nor desire
anything else but what is for Your glory.

Fourthly,
I beg of You a perfect resignation to Your will, in accepting
with tranquility sorrows, infirmities, contempt, persecutions,
aridity of spirit, loss of property, of esteem, of relations,
and every other cross which shall come to me from Your hands.
I offer myself entirely to You, that You ,may do with me,
and all that belongs to me, what You please; give me light
and strength to do Your will, and, especially at the hour of death,
help me to sacrifice my life to You with all the affection I am
capable of, in union with the sacrifice which Your Son Jesus Christ
made of His life on the cross of Calvary.

Fifthly,
I beg of You a great sorrow for my sins, which may make me
grieve over them as long as I live, and weep for the insults
I have offered You, the Sovereign God, who is worthy of infinite
love, and who has loved me so much.

Sixthly,
I pray You to give me the spirit of true humility and meekness,
that I may accept with peace, and even with joy, all the contempt,
ingratitude, and ill-treatment that I may receive. At the same
time I also pray You to give me perfect charity, which will make
me wish well to those who have done evil to me, and to do what
good I can, at least by praying, for those who have in any way injured me.

Seventhly,
I beg of You to give me a love for the virtue of holy mortification,
by which I may chastise my rebellious senses, and cross my
self-love; at the same time I beg You to give me holy purity of body,
and the grace to resist all bad temptations, by ever having recourse
to You and You most Holy Mother.

Give me the grace faithfully to obey my spiritual father and all
my superiors in all things. Give me an upright intention, that in
all I desire and do I may seek only Your glory, and to please
You alone. Give me a great confidence in the Passion of
Jesus Christ, and in the intercession of Mary Immaculate.
Give me a great love toward the most Adorable Sacrament
of the Altar, and a tender devotion and love to Your Holy Mother.
Give me, I pray You, above all, holy perseverance, and the
grace always to pray for it, especially in time of temptation
and at the hour of death.

Lastly,
I recommend to You the holy souls in Purgatory, my relations,
and benefactors; and in an especial manner I recommend
to You all those who hate me, or who have in any way offended me;
I beg of You to render them good for the evil they have done,
or may wish to do me. I also recommend to You all infidels, heretics,
and all poor sinners; give them light and strength to deliver
themselves from sin.

O, most loving God, make Yourself known and loved by all,
but especially by those who have been more ungrateful
to You than others, so that by You goodness I may come one
day to sing You mercies in paradise; for my hope is in the merits
of You Blood, and in the patronage of Mary.

O Mary, Mother of God,
pray to Jesus for me!
So I hope; so may it be!

*Adapted from Saint Alphonsus *

 

[Jacsluck]

Hail Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amongst 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

 

[pollylodges]

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.

†

Prayer to Our Lady of Mental Peace

O Lady of Mental Peace,
Mother of Tranquility
and Mother of Hope,
look upon ecstasyofavila in this time
of weakness and unrest.

Teach her searching heart
to know that God’s Love
for her is unchanging and
unchangeable, and, that
true human love can only
begin and grow by touching
His Love.

Let your gentle Peace -
which this world cannot give

• be always with her.
  And, help her to bring this
  same Peace into the lives
  of others.

Our Lady of Mental Peace,

• Pray for us!
  Amen.

Jesus, Help Me!

In every need let me come to You with humble trust,
saying:
Jesus, help me!
In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations:
Jesus, help me!
In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials:
Jesus, help me!
In the failure of my plans and hopes, in disappointments,
troubles and sorrows:
Jesus, help me!
When others fail me, and Your Grace alone can assist me:
Jesus, help me!
When I throw myself on Your tender Love as Savior:
Jesus, help me!
When my heart is cast down by failure, at seeing no good
come from my efforts:
Jesus, help me!
When I feel impatient, and my cross irritates me:
Jesus, help me!
When I am ill, and my head and hands cannot work and
I am lonely:
Jesus, help me!

Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls and short-
comings of every kind:
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, help me and never forsake me!

Amen

†

 

[Crusaderbear]

My Lord Jesus, lead all souls to heaven,
especially those most in need of thy mercy.
Our Father…Hail Mary x10
Glory Be…Fatima Prayer…Amen!

 

[Nelka]

**O Little St. Agnes, so young and yet made so strong and wise by the power of God, protect by your prayers all the young people of every place whose goodness and purity are threatened by the evils and impurities of this world.

Give them strength in temptation and a true repentance when they fail. Help them to find true Christian friends to accompany them in following the Lamb of God and finding safe pastures in His Church and in her holy sacraments.

May you lead us to the wedding banquet of heaven to rejoice with you and all the holy virgin martyrs in Christ who lives and reigns forever and ever.

Amen.

**

 

[244Rocket]

Praying for you.

 

[Katherine438]

Read the bible … read the Gospels and remember Jesus’s love and mercy … God Bless you.

Divine Mercy Chaplet

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

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 amongst 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.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

 

[Crusaderbear]

My Lord Jesus, lead all souls to heaven
especially those most in need of thy mercy.
Our Father…Hail Mary x10
Glory Be…Fatima Prayer
Amen!

 

[pollylodges]

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.

†

Prayer to Our Lady of Mental Peace

O Lady of Mental Peace,
Mother of Tranquility
and Mother of Hope,
look upon ecstasyofavila in this time
of weakness and unrest.

Teach her searching heart
to know that God’s Love
for her is unchanging and
unchangeable, and, that
true human love can only
begin and grow by touching
His Love.

Let your gentle Peace -
which this world cannot give

• be always with her.
  And, help her to bring this
  same Peace into the lives
  of others.

Our Lady of Mental Peace,

• Pray for us!
  Amen.

Jesus, Help Me!

In every need let me come to You with humble trust,
saying:
Jesus, help me!
In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations:
Jesus, help me!
In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials:
Jesus, help me!
In the failure of my plans and hopes, in disappointments,
troubles and sorrows:
Jesus, help me!
When others fail me, and Your Grace alone can assist me:
Jesus, help me!
When I throw myself on Your tender Love as Savior:
Jesus, help me!
When my heart is cast down by failure, at seeing no good
come from my efforts:
Jesus, help me!
When I feel impatient, and my cross irritates me:
Jesus, help me!
When I am ill, and my head and hands cannot work and
I am lonely:
Jesus, help me!

Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls and short-
comings of every kind:
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, help me and never forsake me!

Amen

†