Prayer request!

[esieffe]

I always feel unworthy to ask for other people’s prayers, so this is a bit difficult, especially since I am about to bare my soul. Please pray that our Lord, our Holy Mother, and God will help me.

I have had a very rough four years. I have always had the neurological condition Asperger syndrome, which is a form of Autism. For most of my life I have still been able to do well until about four years ago, when several things started to happen.

I am 52 and have never been married due to the Aspergers I guess. Relationships with women just do not work out, or only go so far. It doesn’t help that my radar is a bit screwed up. Anyway, I am too old to have kids now. I really hate that. I would have loved to have been a dad. I guess that is why I work with autistic and troubled kids now. I used to be an IT supervisor at a fortune 100 company, and I won awards and all kinds of things. Then we were bought out by a pair of billionaire brothers. I got laid off.

The next thing you know, I became a caretaker for an alcoholic and that along with the job loss destroyed me financially and began to contribute to health problems. I started having TIAs [mini-strokes] I took college calculous, now I can’t do algebra. I used to type like a secretary on steroids with little error. Now like a turtle with errors out the yingyang. The TIAs have taken their toll. I no longer can do jobs I once did, and even this one is difficult. I had my first TIA during graduate school and had to drop out. This was an expensive school, my debt to the DOE is around 60K… and they are closing in at long last.

I am now 120 days behind on my mortgage. My food comes from the Church, though I recently applied for food stamps. I don’t qualify for SSI because my disability is in a gap that it is not bad enough to keep me from employment, but it is bad enough to go back to a high paying job. I still help others, as I have all my life. * Now instead of treasure, I give talent. [soup kitchens and so on.]

I am so afraid of loosing my house and my dogs. My dogs are my kids. I don’t bother to date anymore, so I am lonely. My parents are in their early 80s and have issues of their own. The ONLY thing that has saved me was my conversion to Catholicism. Chastity and sins of the flesh are not a problem, thanks to my meds I wish I had a family [here I go crying again] I feel the grip of fear and loneliness.

I just want to be happy and to be able to pay my bills. I just want love in my life. I want my neurological deterioration to stop. I want the TIAs to stop. I love God, our Lord, and our Holy Mother very much. I pray like mad. I keep Holy water with me at all times. I pray the Rosary, even now, I give to the church, though it is not much.

Please please send my and our Father and Mother and Son your prayers for me. I don’t ask for that very often. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and those of you with kids… even if they are a handful… count your blessings.

In Christ, peace on Earth,
Eric /esieffe*

 

[Vim71]

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

 

[Auntie_A]

“Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary at Midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of our Savior Jesus Christ and of His blessed Mother.”

Please be unafraid to pray for yourself. God will hear you. Don’t be too shy to sit on His lap and cry it all out. You will feel much better once you have cried before your God. Much good will come when we humble ourselves before Him.

You are in my prayers.

 

[ClearWater]

Unworthy? My goodness!

Hang in there. I know we’re into the holidays. When they pass, could you go to Goodwill Easter Seals and talk to a Social Worker there, in their office? They help with people with mental, physical disabilities…everything from work to talking to a social worker about community resources. The one in the area I used to live had a person who helped people find work. I think they can also create work, might not be what you’re used to, but it can be temporary.

I volunteered with them, I guess for 5 years. I have severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and they were good to me. They were easy to work for, because they already understood disabilities.

I know they work with people with Asperger’s, at least the one in my area did.

Had you tried TANF? acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/programs/tanf

There is also Catholic Social Services, St. Vincent de Paul of the Catholic Church.

I knew a couple who did volunteer work, I think with AmeriCorps and kept getting their student loan payments delayed through volunteering with them.

Oh yeah, about utilities…Atlanta…Oh, you’re in the south! Wow! I used to live in Albama for a time! Most utilities have help for people in need. You could try asking for it if you haven’t already done that.

I used to live in NYS, and we had an energy program called HEAP, but not sure what’s in Georgia these days. It usually goes by state. Contact your utility companies, and ask for help. It can’t hurt.

I’m sorry relationships have been difficult. I wish I had some advice. I’ve had difficulties with that, myself. When I get some advice, I’ll let you know!

Incidentally, I love the advice you put on people’s threads. I think it’s so nice! It’s so well thought out!

Anyway, sorry your Christmas has been so hard and feeling lonely on top of it. Feel free to PM anytime. I’m alone, too, and in a foreign country!

Well, I wish that things will turn around for you, soon.

Listen, as to losing your house, you own your own home? Well, I used to, also, before my divorce! Well, we jointly owned it…the bank actually did!

In the divorce, I simply left almost everything…car…house…cats…just took my computer and a few things and left. I survived! I hope you don’t have to do that, but my point is that even if you did, you could still survive. It’d be a lot harder on you than me, though, due to all the autism-spectrum stuff…you probably have difficulty with change, right?

I hope things go better for you, soon. I’ll close with a prayer.

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest 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.

 

[petra22]

I’ll be praying for some sunshine in your 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.

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 and ever shall be world without end. Amen.

 

[crenfro]

O Christ Jesus
When all is darkness
And we feel our weakness and helplessness,
Give us the sense of Your Presence,
Your Love and Your Strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
In Your protecting love
And strengthening power,
So that nothing may frighten or worry us,
For, living close to You,
We shall see Your Hand,
Your Purpose, Your Will through all things.

By St. Ignatius of Loyola

 

[tbcrawford]

Dear Lord please be with Eric and help him through his most difficult times. Please bring help to him where it is needed.Thankyou Lord for hearing our prayers Amen

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

 

[Cartesian]

Lord, have mercy on Eric. Show him your light in his darkness. Show him your way. Reveal to him your salvation. Archangel Raphael, pray with us.

P.S: Hold tight Eric, You are our warrior :knight1: and counselor. I am pretty sure God still have a lot of missions for you :knight2:! Cheers

 

[MaryinsunnyFL]

Dear Eric,

I’ve read some of your posts to others, they are beautiful indeed. I am heading to Mass right now, and will pray for you. I would love to be a friend of yours. Feel free to PM anytime. I too, am alone, but have my dog. Peace to you my friend.

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.

 

[pollylodges]

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.

†

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.

†

 

[China123]

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

I will say a rosary for you today. No one is ever unworthy Please have a blessed day.

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.

 

[244Rocket]

Praying hard for you.

 

[the_phoenix]

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.

 

[Vim71]

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

 

[Fiona_Margaret]

Holy Michael the Archangel defend us in the day of battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust down to hell satan and all the wicked spirits,
who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Remember, O most loving 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

 

[SpainIsCatholic]

You are in my Prayers:
Ave María gratis plena, Dominus Tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus et bendictus fructus ventris tui Iesús. Sancta María, mater Dei, ora pro niños peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amén.

 

[Vim71]

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

 

[tbcrawford]

Dear Lord please be with Eric and help him through his most difficult times. Please bring help to him where it is needed.Thankyou Lord for hearing our prayers Amen

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

 

[tbcrawford]

Dear Lord please be with Eric and help him through his most difficult times. Please bring help to him where it is needed.Thankyou Lord for hearing our prayers Amen

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

 

[Vim71]

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