Prayers for a friend

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I still need prayers for my friend, Michael. His dad is in jail, his mom and grandmother don’t want him living with them evne if he was to pay rent, and he currently has a psychiatric disability. He is running out of options on where to live. I wish I could talk to his family and figuratively knock some sense into them but their lack of compassion is simply astounding.
 
Keeping your friend and the situation in daily prayer…
 
Father, watch over your child, Michael, and his family here on earth. They need your mercy and grace so desperately at this time. Help Michael to find a home, where he is welcomed and loved, as you so love him, his family, and all of us.

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
 
This is terribly sad to hear. I will pray for this whole situation to be resolved. Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory Be…
 
Goofy,

I will be praying to St. Michael for Michael. Perhaps there is a Catholic Charity (halfway house type situation) that may be available.

I have four recommendations:
  1. Since you don’t list where you’re from, here’s a link to the Catholic Charities which also includes housing options. Perhaps you could find one in your area?
  2. I also recomment finding out where your local St. Vincent De Paul Society in your area.
Here is their contact info:
**National Council of the United States
**Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
58 Progress Parkway
St. Louis, Missouri 63043-3706
314-576-3993
usacouncil@svdpusa.org
Call them and see what they offer in your area.

According to their website, they offer:
Services We Provide
Food programs
Emergency financial assistance
Emergency transportation
Disaster relief and victim services
Rent/mortgage assistance
Low-cost housing
Shelters for the homeless
Shelters for the abused
Assistance for victims of AIDS, substance abuse, and crime
Thrift Stores
Free pharmacy services
Employment services
Job training
Counseling/Information
Referral service
Education programs (GED)
Homemaker services
Budget counseling
Nutritional education
Youth programs
Camp programs
Social justice programs
Advocacy
Twinning, foreign and domestic
Prison Ministry
Halfway houses for ex-offenders
Burial of the indigent
Embracing the lonely, forgotten, and alienated
Service to anyone in need
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  1. Here’s a map to the various Boys Town satellite organizations around the United States. In any crisis, you or your friend can call them at 1-800-448-3000 with any questions; they may also refer Michael to other resources.
  2. And check your yellow pages for Catholic Shelters. If you can’t find a listing, contact your Archdiocese office to see what men’s shelters are available. Shelters are a good bottom-start to opening more doors while waiting for other organizations to work, and many offer free counselling unti lhe can get the qualified care he needs. In fact, many shelters can do referrals for psychiatric care.
God bless,

M.
 
goofyjim:

I’m praying for your friend Michael and his family.

Prayerfully,

Renato
 
Jesus,

Please speak forgiveness into the situation and compassion. Healing hurt is difficult and carrying one’s cross is not always easy. Help us to most importantly find solutions for Michael and pray that reconciliation is made possible. Heal us Lord Jesus!! Amen.
 
Praying for your friend.

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 in the hour of our death. Amen.
 
J†M†J
I will pray for your intentions in my rosary tonight.

God Bless
In Jesus through Mary
Steve
 
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