Prayers for messy relationship/annulment situation

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I am a divorced Catholic living with another divorced (non-practicing) Catholic. We both have very valid grounds for annulment and have started the process – my ex turned out to be a pedophile and his situation was a combination of lack of form (married a Protestant in the church without a dispensation) and there is a provable gross lack of maturity on her part.

I recently did a thorough examination of conscience, reading the bible, etc., and refuse to continue our sinful relationship. He is furious at my request to live as brother and sister until we can marry in the church, doesn’t believe in all this church stuff, and is more a product of the times than a true Catholic. He’s refusing my request. He may leave me over this. I’ve already been to confession and have avoided all sexual relations with him.

I cannot go back on my reconciliation with God. I am, however, heartbroken.

Please pray for me to have the strength to deal with whatever comes, and pray for my fiance, Paul, that the Holy Spirit may open his heart to the truth, that he may be saved.
 
Praying for you, Cecilia. Take peace in the knowledge that you are doing the right thing. It is better for you to make this decision now than to end up having similar troubles after marriage. :crossrc:
 
Praying for you and your family - hopefully your faithfulness will awaken his faith.
 
Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.
And you will renew the face of the earth.

Lord,
by the light of the Holy Spirit
you have taught the hearts of your faithful.
In the same Spirit
help us to relish what is right
and always rejoice in your consolation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
 
Be confident in your decision 🙂 You are doing the right thing. I offer my prayers for you both.

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

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
 
Cecilia73 said:
I am a divorced Catholic living with another divorced (non-practicing) Catholic. We both have very valid grounds for annulment and have started the process – my ex turned out to be a pedophile and his situation was a combination of lack of form (married a Protestant in the church without a dispensation) and there is a provable gross lack of maturity on her part.

I recently did a thorough examination of conscience, reading the bible, etc., and refuse to continue our sinful relationship. He is furious at my request to live as brother and sister until we can marry in the church, doesn’t believe in all this church stuff, and is more a product of the times than a true Catholic. He’s refusing my request. He may leave me over this. I’ve already been to confession and have avoided all sexual relations with him.

I cannot go back on my reconciliation with God. I am, however, heartbroken.

Please pray for me to have the strength to deal with whatever comes, and pray for my fiance, Paul, that the Holy Spirit may open his heart to the truth, that he may be saved.
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Praying for your intentions.
 
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
 
Spiritual Warfare Prayer for Marriage

Loving heavenly Father, I thank You for Your perfect plan for our marriage. I know that a marriage functioning in Your will and blessing is fulfilling and beautiful. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I bring our marriage before You, that You may make it all You desire it to be. Please forgive me for my sins of failure in our marriage. [Confess specific and particular areas of failure.]

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, strengthened by the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Blessed Michael the Archangel, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints and Angels of Heaven, and powerful in the holy authority of His Name, I ask you to tear down, O Lord, all of Satan’s strongholds designed to destroy our marriage. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I ask Father that You help us to break all relationships between us that have been established by Satan and his wicked spirits. I will accept only the relationships established by You and the blessed Holy Spirit. I invite the Holy Spirit to enable me to relate to [spouse’s name] in a manner that will meet her/his needs. I will submit our conversation to You, that it may please You. I submit our physical relationship to You that it may enjoy Your blessing. I submit our love to You that You may cause it to grow and mature.

I desire to know and experience in marriage the fullness of Your perfect will. Open my eyes to see all areas where I am deceived. Open [spouse’s name] to see any of Satan’s deception upon her/him. Make our union to be the Christ-centered and blessed relationship You have designed in Your perfect will. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ with thanksgiving. Amen.
 
I add my voice in prayer for you. I have recently emerged from a similar situation (waiting on annulment and living as brother/sister with my non-believing husband). I can tell you that the graces you are receiving and will receive will sustain you through this and make your faith stronger. May God bless you.
 
Ditto(name removed by moderator)my said:
I add my voice in prayer for you. I have recently emerged from a similar situation (waiting on annulment and living as brother/sister with my non-believing husband). I can tell you that the graces you are receiving and will receive will sustain you through this and make your faith stronger. May God bless you.
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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.

†
 
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Our Father, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your 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.
For Thine is the Kingdom
and the Power
and the Glory for ever and ever.
Amen
~
O my God, leaning on your great power and your promises, I hope with a firm reliance obtain forgiveness of my sins, the help of Thy grace and eternal life, through the merits of Jesus Christ my Savior.
Amen
~
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, 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

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