Prayers for my depressed, fallen away son

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Hi there, I’m here mainly to ask for prayers for my son. He’s 21 years old (still lives at home) and a very gentle, respectful, introverted, VERY empathetic, and old soul…also a musician. He’s been battling pretty major depression with some anxiety, which has gotten worse over the past several months (he has had suicidal thoughts too). He also had a car accident last summer (no injuries, thank God) and lost his job a couple months ago too. He is on a anti-depressant now and are just trying to find the right dose at this point (just started about 3 weeks ago). Anyway, he has a girlfriend too, who has had a rough life (raised by a lesbian mom, has no relationship with her dad anymore, no faith life, also deals with depression and major anxiety, etc). She really is a very sweet girl (though, internally, I don’t agree with her very “live and let live” attitude), but my son’s increasing depression makes me think it has at least something to do with her issues and so their relationship worries us (she has breakdowns that he finds himself dealing with too). Along with the girlfriend issue, the past few months, he has stopped going to Mass as well. The other day he had an emotional breakdown and told me that he feels like he’s worth nothing and wishes he was dead. Of course I tried to refute it, but when someone has these ideas in their head, there isn’t a lot you can say to make them believe it. I told him that we’ve seen a change in him since he’s stopped going to Mass, receiving the sacraments, etc, and he just sort of blew me off. He told me that he doesn’t understand why God allows evil and why he won’t just “fix” his and all the other problems in the world. He said God isn’t doing anything for him so why should he go to Mass and worship him. He even told me that he doesn’t feel bad about rejecting God, but that for some reason, he still feels bad on some level and says that God is manipulating him. sigh He said that he’s been feeling this way for a while (even before he met his girlfriend), but I can’t help but think that his relationship with her and his depression has exacerbated these feelings. I have no doubt that he’s being spiritually attacked by the evil one too…the feelings of doubt and lack of self-worth is exactly what he wants and he’s trying to put a wedge between my son and God. St. Michael has always been his patron saint and I asked him to wear his medal…if nothing else, than to humor his mom. I need to get him a new one since he lost the other one. We’ll see if he’ll wear it. Anyway, this is NOT my son. I think he’s just hurting and has no one else to lash out at except for God…and satan isn’t helping. Sorry, this was so long…just had to get it all out and give you all a sense of who my son is. Please pray for him for a change of heart. Also, If you have any good books on any of the things my son is dealing with, please pass them onto me. Thank you.
 
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I will pray for your son. I think the key issue is to get the depression under control. Depression can darken your attitude towards everything, including God.

God bless your son and I pray for his remission from depression and you are a loving, caring mother to post such a request for your son and I will pray for you as well.

God bless.
 
Thank you for your prayers for my son and myself. I appreciate it.
 
I will add your son to my prayer list and pray for him at daily mass.It is very hard to see our children suffering and have no way to help them.
 
Almost all young people question their faith, at times. Try not to pressure your son too much. When my depression became serious, I didn’t know what to do
Your son his having a difficult time…just be there for him. And remind him that the church is there, and good for him, even if he doesn’t ‘feel’ God’s presence, all the time.
 
Thank you so much for adding him to your prayer list. And yes, it is the hardest thing to watch your child suffer, especially when they’re a young adult because they have to choose to want to be helped too.
 
Oh, I know. There was a time in my teens when I fell away for a while and questioned things…heck, I still have questions from time to time…we all do. When I was 17, I met my husband and he pulled me back into the church via…choir (we are all very musical). We are trying not to pressure him, but I guess I’m just trying to help him see that pulling farther away from God won’t make him any happier…as I said, he seems so much sadder since he’s been away from the church and the sacraments. But yes, he knows that we are always there for him and we are just trying to love him where he is. The last thing we’d want to do is alienate him and have him feel he has nowhere to turn. He and I are very close too…so this is just very painful for me to watch. I feel so helpless sometimes. :cry:
 
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.

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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.

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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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Prayer Against Depression
………….By St Ignatius of Loyola

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.

Amen.

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Let Nothing Disturb You

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.

Patience,
Obtains all things,
Whoever has God
Lacks nothing:
God alone suffices.

Santa Teresa de Jesús
(Santa Teresa de Ávila)
 
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 death,
Amen
 
Praying for your son, and for you too …

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

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.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. x10

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
 
Dear Lord, help daniden’s son realize that through You there is joy and promise of lasting peace. In your infinite mercy, bring peace and comfort to him. Walk before and beside him so he may walk in Your footsteps and reach out to You at all times. In Christ’s name, Amen.
 
MercyWarrior88 said:
Dear Lord, help daniden’s son realize that through You there is joy and promise of lasting peace. In your infinite mercy, bring peace and comfort to him. Walk before and beside him so he may walk in Your footsteps and reach out to You at all times. In Christ’s name, Amen.
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Lord, hear our prayer!
 
For your child…
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima, Amen!
 
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

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.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. x10

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
 
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 to 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 Thy mercy hear and answer me, Amen.
 
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

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.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. x10

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
 
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

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.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. x10

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
 
For your son’s return…
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Fatima, Amen!
 
Thank you all for the prayers. When we were talking the other day, I asked him if he would wear a St. Michael medal (it is his patron/confirmation saint). He didn’t say yes or no, but did say that he lost the medal/chain he had a while back. I bought him a new one the other day and gave it to him yesterday. He has yet to wear it, but hope he will someday soon. It’s funny though, he bought himself a purity ring several months back (his own idea…and he is still chaste) and it has a biblical scripture written on it and he hasn’t taken that off, so maybe there’s hope. He is a person that needs to see and touch things to remind him. Anyway, please keep praying for him…for his mental health and that he opens up his heart to Christ again.
 
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