Matt Talbot Prayer for Addiction
God of mercy, we bless you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who ministers to all who come to Him. Give Your strength to James, who is bound by the chains of addiction. Enfold him in your love and restore him to freedom through your grace.
Lord, look with compassion on all those who have lost their health and have broken relationships because of addiction to meth. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy, and strengthen them to the work of recovery. To those who care for them, grant patient understanding and a love that perseveres.
Lord, in your servant, the Venerable Matt Talbot, you have given us a wonderful example of triumph over addiction, of devotion to duty, and of lifelong reverence to the Holy Sacrament. May his life of prayer and penance give James courage to take up his cross and stay clean from meth for two weeks so that he can enter a treatment program. Father, we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Jude Prayer for Addiction
God of life, You made James in Your perfect image, to live in Your love and to give You glory, honor, and praise. Open James’ heart to Your healing power. Come, Lord Jesus, calm James’ soul just as you whispered “Peace” to the stormy sea. St. Jude, most holy Apostle, in James’ need we reach out to you. I beg you to intercede for him so that he can stay clean from ice for two weeks – so that he can enter treatment. Bless all those who struggle with all addictions. Touch them, heal them, and reassure them of the Father’s constant love. Remain at James’ side, St. Jude, to chase away all evil temptations, fears, and doubts. May the quiet assurance of your loving presence illuminate the darkness in James’ heart and bring lasting peace. Through Christ Our Lord, amen.