Prayer for john

  • Thread starter Thread starter angell1
  • Start date Start date
Status
Not open for further replies.
A

angell1

Guest
i went to our main cathedral yesterday because i wanted to go to confession before the new year. i was kind of rushing up the steps and accidentally knocked over a change bucket of someone sitting there. notmally i have a hard time noticing people asking for money unless they are playing music because i can’t see them. so i went to confession then came back out because i thought i had to meet my dad soon. turns out he was running late, so i found the owner of the change bucket and struck up a little conversation with him. mass was just about to start so i invited him to come with me but he declined. i was then at a loss of what i should do so i just left him there. when mass was over, i tried to find him again but there were a lot of people so i couldn’t tell if he was still there or not so i just went to meet mmy parents. i feel like i could have and should done more. i didn’t give him money the first time and didn’t have any left because i gave it all at mass. anyways, there’s nothing i can really do now except prayer for him. his name is john and if you could help me pray for him as well, that would be wonderful. thank you
 
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession and was left forsaken. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, a sorrowful sinner. Despise not my words, O Mother of the Word, but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen
 
angell1 said:
i went to our main cathedral yesterday because i wanted to go to confession before the new year. i was kind of rushing up the steps and accidentally knocked over a change bucket of someone sitting there. notmally i have a hard time noticing people asking for money unless they are playing music because i can’t see them. so i went to confession then came back out because i thought i had to meet my dad soon. turns out he was running late, so i found the owner of the change bucket and struck up a little conversation with him. mass was just about to start so i invited him to come with me but he declined. i was then at a loss of what i should do so i just left him there. when mass was over, i tried to find him again but there were a lot of people so i couldn’t tell if he was still there or not so i just went to meet mmy parents. i feel like i could have and should done more. i didn’t give him money the first time and didn’t have any left because i gave it all at mass. anyways, there’s nothing i can really do now except prayer for him. his name is john and if you could help me pray for him as well, that would be wonderful. thank you
Click to expand...
It was an accident, could have happened to anybody. If you are sorry, apologized, that’s sufficient.

I have tried to help the poor in different places, especially Mexico. Be careful with that. Many of them, the homeless especially, have mental illnesses. I’ve crossed paths with some who can be quite aggressive, who we have had to call the pólice on.

We have a lot of them that hang around outside churches here, and some even give them permission to sleep there. I tried to help some, but I’ve since learned many, if not most of them, have substance abuse problems.

One had this really terrible skin condition like nothing I’ve ever seen, and I felt sorry for him and a couple of others with this same deal. Then, I was reading a headline on Yahoo Mexico. Do you know, there was an article about this new drug which was nicknamed the “heroine of the poor”? I thought…“My gosh! I know what this is! I’ve seen it!”

If you really want to give to somebody, I’d recommend giving a sándwich or something rather than more money for them to get drunk or “high”.

In one church here, the problem got so bad with people begging that the church actually blew up an article from a newspaper in the security section which said NOT to give these people money. It said it wasn’t actually helping the problem, that if they want to help, to contact the proper authorities and let them handle it.

Oh, one more thing…I saw the people with these illnesses and asked…I guess 4 or 5 to accompany me to the Red Cross. I said I’d pay for their treatment, ALL of the refused. I also got at least 2 to admit they abused drugs, and neither was willing to go to a shelter. They all preferred to just beg, instead.
 
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.
:angel1:
 
ClearWater said:
It was an accident, could have happened to anybody. If you are sorry, apologized, that’s sufficient.

I have tried to help the poor in different places, especially Mexico. Be careful with that. Many of them, the homeless especially, have mental illnesses. I’ve crossed paths with some who can be quite aggressive, who we have had to call the pólice on.

We have a lot of them that hang around outside churches here, and some even give them permission to sleep there. I tried to help some, but I’ve since learned many, if not most of them, have substance abuse problems.

One had this really terrible skin condition like nothing I’ve ever seen, and I felt sorry for him and a couple of others with this same deal. Then, I was reading a headline on Yahoo Mexico. Do you know, there was an article about this new drug which was nicknamed the “heroine of the poor”? I thought…“My gosh! I know what this is! I’ve seen it!”

If you really want to give to somebody, I’d recommend giving a sándwich or something rather than more money for them to get drunk or “high”.

In one church here, the problem got so bad with people begging that the church actually blew up an article from a newspaper in the security section which said NOT to give these people money. It said it wasn’t actually helping the problem, that if they want to help, to contact the proper authorities and let them handle it.

Oh, one more thing…I saw the people with these illnesses and asked…I guess 4 or 5 to accompany me to the Red Cross. I said I’d pay for their treatment, ALL of the refused. I also got at least 2 to admit they abused drugs, and neither was willing to go to a shelter. They all preferred to just beg, instead.
Click to expand...
yeah, i know, you’re right. you can’t help someone unless they want to help themselves too.
 
One more thing, we have people here who are professional panhandlers. I left Mexico, was gone about 7 years. I came back and more or less the same people were still there begging!

Secondly, there is a percentage of people who fake illnesses to get money, usually for drugs and alcohol. Some are to the point they will injure themselves, even. Some put tourniquets on their legs to make them swell up, look very pathetic.

Some cut themselves and pour a purple disinfectant in it, also looks really nasty, gets lots of sympathy, since it’s hard for most to believe anyone capable of doing this.

We also had people fake illnesses. A friend of mine said there was a guy who pretended to be blind over at this one location, made quite a bit of money that way.

There was also one account of a guy who faked having one leg!

You just wouldn’t believe it!

I have heard of cases where people who have money, property, etc., like to beg for the money.

I have a friend who felt sorry for a guy downtown, made the mistake of giving him money. By the time my friend made his way back, the guy was already drunk!

So, I have gotten taken in so many times by these husslers and scam artists that I prefer, now, to

We’ve had cases where we give ask for money, and they are given food, where they will throw the food away…even at one!

If you want to help a homeless person, I’d recommend you try giving to an organization, instead, to make sure it goes where it’s needed, not for drugs, etc.
 
You are also blind. You are more vulnerable, a target. It’s not really safe for you to open your purse in the street. What would happen if someone saw you were blind, took your wallet? No, give the church or somebody else also for your own safety.
 
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
 
The intentions in your heart are known by God. I will join you in prayer for John that he is
somewhere safe with his needs met.
Mary
 
:gopray:

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.

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.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

:signofcross:
 
ClearWater said:
You are also blind. You are more vulnerable, a target. It’s not really safe for you to open your purse in the street. What would happen if someone saw you were blind, took your wallet? No, give the church or somebody else also for your own safety.
Click to expand...
you’d be surprised at how vulnerable i am not. also, the guide dog scares people away. like i said, i didn’t actually give him money. i just give people the benefit of the doubt that they’re not faking. i don’t believe in just throwing money at them anyways. i will usually ask them if they would like a meal instead. or whatever help they need
 
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
 
Jesus taught us to love God and love our neighbour.

When we turn away and do not help a person in need we are turning our back on Our Lord and it is Him that we are failing to help and love.

God bless you angell for caring about John. I would never ‘not’ help someone. It is what we should do as Catholics…it is not for us to decide who is deserving or not…who is genuine or not…God already knows. It is far better to help someone and perhaps they may or may not be genuine than to disregard someone in need when they need our help…these are our brothers and sisters.

As for danger - of course it is wise to be careful but also our faith should carry us to do the right thing…love our neighbour.

Also this is a prayer intention and not a thread for discussion. I am merely adding a comment to my prayers here.

God bless you angell and may Our Lord bless and send help to John.

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
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top