Prayer for Divorced Best Friend

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Hi everyone, my best friend recently became divorced (her decision). She left her husband of seven years and immediately began seeing another man (whom she had known for three years) right after moving out. Their relationship has progressed rather quickly, with “I love you” being shared weeks later, talks of marriage and children, etc. within a month. She is even flying to Lebanon to meet his family next week.
I suppose I’m rather worried about her because for the past several years, she seems to have wandered away from the things that truly matter and is now chasing full-speed toward worldly things. As an example, one of the reasons she wasn’t getting along with her ex-husband was because he didn’t make enough money for her. He had a comfortable and respectable job, but because she made three times as much as he did and wanted more, his income was no longer enough.
Although we live very far away from each other and I’ve yet to meet this new guy of hers, I am being rather standoffish toward him (and her, too, if I’m honest). It’s hard for me to like this guy right now considering he had no problem taking a technically “still-married” woman to bed. His faith also contrasts her own (which she has all but downright abandoned at this point) and his lifestyle is questionable.
I’m asking for prayers for guidance for my best friend… That she can get back on the right track and also prayers for me since I am not quite sure how to go about being the best friend I can be in this situation. I’m often met with "what do I do?"s and "what do I say"s… :confused:
Thank you.
 
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 to 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 Thy mercy hear and answer me, Amen.
 
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.

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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.

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Prayer to Our Lady of Mental Peace

O Lady of Mental Peace,
Mother of Tranquility
and Mother of Hope,
look upon saayachan’s friend 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.
 
That’s part and parcel of romance; it can make you lose your mind. When you have a crush on someone, you do outrageous things to get them to notice you. That’s what I think is the case here; your best friend is caught up in romance. She may not even be recognizable any more (in the sense that her behavior is completely different than what it used to be).

I pray that she takes her relationship slowly, rather than going full-speed-ahead. May the Lord help her so that she doesn’t go flying off the rails. May the Lord guide you as to how you should approach her.
 
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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.
 
Dear Lord, please govern the actions of Saayachan’s best friend; guard her tongue, guide her decisions, and make her walk on the right path, all for Your purposes and glory, that she may honor your name. I pray this in the name of Jesus, Amen.
 
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.

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. x10

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
 
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
 
Oh, I agree. Thank you so much for your prayers. I study MFT and she is continuously turning to me for advice, but then she doesn’t bother taking any of the advice I give her. I feel as though I am dealing with a rebellious teenager. I appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers.
 
Dear Jesus, please help and guide the OP’s friend and keep her from making any rash decisions.
Also please help the OP to know the best way to deal with her friend and help the situation, including when to give advice and when to step back.
In Your name I humbly pray. Amen.

Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, please pray for these intentions. Thank you. 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.
 
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