Prayer to Combat Fear

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I am just now beginning the RCIA process. My first informal class is tonight with the formal ones beginning in September.

Basically I am full of fear of messing things up. I know that sounds pretty vague and possibly ridiculous, but my whole life I’ve not felt good enough and I have screwed up a LOT of things…most everything I’ve ever attempted. Add to that a deep-rooted shyness and my being introverted because of fear AND a ton of health issues and I’m an emotional mess right now.

I KNOW this is the right thing – my converting. But I don’t want to go through it with fear of messing up or being rejected or ____ (fill in the blank). I just need prayers to help me let the fear go and accept peace in my heart for once. Thank you in advance.

(I read the rules and everything and hope I am posting this correctly.)
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for our sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
 
LizzieBelle82 said:
I am just now beginning the RCIA process. My first informal class is tonight with the formal ones beginning in September.

Basically I am full of fear of messing things up. I know that sounds pretty vague and possibly ridiculous, but my whole life I’ve not felt good enough and I have screwed up a LOT of things…most everything I’ve ever attempted. Add to that a deep-rooted shyness and my being introverted because of fear AND a ton of health issues and I’m an emotional mess right now.

I KNOW this is the right thing – my converting. But I don’t want to go through it with fear of messing up or being rejected or ____ (fill in the blank). I just need prayers to help me let the fear go and accept peace in my heart for once. Thank you in advance.

(I read the rules and everything and hope I am posting this correctly.)
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Do not be afraid. You are there to learn about the faith. Ask whatever questions you may have. The RCIA process is the time for you to make inquiries, it is the forum to do so. No question is trivial. You probably will not ask a question that has not been raised before. The Spiritual Director & instructors are there to help help you learn & grow in faith. God bless & enjoy the journey.
 
Be at Peace
*Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life; *
*rather look to them with full hope as they arise. *
*God, whose very own you are, *
*will deliver you from out of them. *
He has kept you hitherto,
*and He will lead you safely through all things; *
*and when you cannot stand it, *
*God will bury you in his arms. *
*Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; *
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
*will take care of you then and everyday. *
*He will either shield you from suffering, *
*or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. *
*Be at peace, *
and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.
*

St. Francis de Sales 1567-1622*

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.
 
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other. You will be fine. I am still learning about my faith everyday. That’s what I find one of the most beautiful things about the Catholic Church, can never get bored with all the learning. There are so many books to read about our faith. Our music and art too. The deep and rich spirituality.🙂

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Be at Peace
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
rather look to them with full hope as they arise.
God, whose very own you are,
will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto,
and He will lead you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it,
God will bury you in his arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and everyday.
He will either shield you from suffering,
or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace,
and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination.

St. Francis de Sales 1567-1622

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.
 
To the Holy Archangel Who Strengthened Our Lord in His Agony

I salute thee, holy Angel who didst comfort my Jesus in His agony, and with thee I praise the most holy Trinity for having chosen thee from among all the holy Angels to comfort and
strengthen Him who is the comfort and strength of all that are in affliction. By the honor thou didst enjoy and by the obedience, humility and love wherewith thou didst assist the sacred Humanity of Jesus, my Savior, when He was fainting for very sorrow at seeing the sins of the world and especially my sins, I beseech thee to obtain for me perfect sorrow for my sins; deign to strengthen me in the afflictions that now overwhelm me, and in all the other trials, to which I shall be exposed henceforth and, in particular, when I find myself in my final agony.

Amen

Peace
 
Thank you all so much for the prayers. Pianist, indeed He does work in mysterious ways. There could not have been a more timely homily for me. Reading it and working to EMBRACE and own it is helping a lot.

Truly, all of your prayers mean the world to me. ❤️
 
Greatest Comfort ever…

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

The LORD is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
He guides me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
With your rod and your staff
that give me courage.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
 
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.

†
 
Praying that the Lord may take away you fears. Also praying that He may continue to bless you and lead you on your journey of faith.

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
 
cthomp1961 said:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for our sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
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Amen.
 
O beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful Vine,
Splendor of Heaven, holy and singular,
who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining
a Pure Virgin, assist us in this necessity.

O Star of the Sea, help and protect us!
Show us that thou art our Mother.

O Mary, Conceived without sin,
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!

Mother and Ornament of Carmel, Pray for us!
Virgin, Flower of Carmel, Pray for us!
Patroness of all who wear the Scapular, Pray for us!
Hope of all who die wearing the Scapular, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Friend of the Sacred Heart, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Chaste Spouse of Mary, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Our Patron, Pray for us!

Amen.
 
LizzieBelle82 said:
I am just now beginning the RCIA process. My first informal class is tonight with the formal ones beginning in September.

Basically I am full of fear of messing things up. I know that sounds pretty vague and possibly ridiculous, but my whole life I’ve not felt good enough and I have screwed up a LOT of things…most everything I’ve ever attempted. Add to that a deep-rooted shyness and my being introverted because of fear AND a ton of health issues and I’m an emotional mess right now.

I KNOW this is the right thing – my converting. But I don’t want to go through it with fear of messing up or being rejected or ____ (fill in the blank). I just need prayers to help me let the fear go and accept peace in my heart for once. Thank you in advance.

(I read the rules and everything and hope I am posting this correctly.)
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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.

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 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.
 
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