St. Monica pray for us! Praying for our husbands....

[Trishie]

Dear St. Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for
(personal intentions)
and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.

 

[mom4truth]

Keeping in prayer all families: our husbands and children. Lord, have mercy.

Blessings,

 

[Rammy]

So tired and overwhelmed with company lately…

Thinking and praying for all…God Bless you all, be back soon!

As soon as i get 5 hours at least, to sleep straight in a row.

Lana

 

[mom4truth]

Praying for you, Lana!

Blessings,

 

[jules11]

Hello everyone!!

How is everyone doing??? It seems like a very long time since I have posted on here. I am now divorced, upon the advice of my very dear friend, a priest and I am starting the annulment process. It is clear that my husband had a personality disorder and was not ever going to get help. But my life is better and has settled down a whole lot. I feel a lot more peace and I am sure I have done the only thing I could.
I hope everyone else is well and there have been some miracles from St. Monica!
God bless

 

[mom4truth]

jules:

I am sorry to hear about your divorce. But, under the guidance of your priest it seems you have made the right decision. I am happy that you are holding up well. I will pray for you and add you to my rosaries. God bless you!

Much love,
Judi

 

[Belle10]

Last night after reading my Magnificat’s daily reading, I decided to review the daily meditations I hadn’t read and found this beautiful bit from St. Therese of Lisieux. I immediately thought of us here at the St. Monica thread and wanted to share it with you.

I assure youYour lot is very beautiful since Our Lord chose it for himself and since he first wet his lips with the cup he is offering you.

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much – I’m definitely passing this along to some people who will also benefit from it! :hug1:
jules11;4339880:

Hello everyone!!

How is everyone doing??? It seems like a very long time since I have posted on here. I am now divorced, upon the advice of my very dear friend, a priest and I am starting the annulment process. It is clear that my husband had a personality disorder and was not ever going to get help. But my life is better and has settled down a whole lot. I feel a lot more peace and I am sure I have done the only thing I could.
I hope everyone else is well and there have been some miracles from St. Monica!
God bless

Sorry to hear of your divorce, but like M4T said, if your priest advised this (and the annulment process) then you must be doing the right thing. Best wishes to you, glad that you’re feeling more peace. God bless you too! :hug1:

PRAYER TO ST. MONICA

Dear St. Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for

(personal intentions)

and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

:grouphug:

 

[Rammy]

Hello everyone!!

How is everyone doing??? It seems like a very long time since I have posted on here. I am now divorced, upon the advice of my very dear friend, a priest and I am starting the annulment process. It is clear that my husband had a personality disorder and was not ever going to get help. But my life is better and has settled down a whole lot. I feel a lot more peace and I am sure I have done the only thing I could.
I hope everyone else is well and there have been some miracles from St. Monica!
God bless

Oh Jules, i am very sorry for this loss for you, but glad you went through this process with friends and a priest. Support is important. Remember this, there will still be grieving, as to any change in a womans heart has a terrible time letting this sink in. It is because you loved so deeply, that there will be ajusting in this manner. Take the time, when you need the time, to simply place this at His feet, and he too will cry with you.

hopeing to see you here more now that things are calmer…

Lana

 

[renatas]

PRAYER TO ST. MONICA

Dear St. Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for

Steve and Renata
Cassie and her husband
Judi and her husband
and all the husbands and wifes with marital problems.

and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

:grouphug:

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The more group hugs, the better

 

[Rammy]

I have no proof, i have no reason, but there seems of late, that something is comming between my husband and my self.

Please God, let it be booze, and him sneaking it…betrayal in the marital kind is a non negotiable. The fear of being betrayed for the third time in my life would really hurt …

(none has happened in this marriage, but twice before this i was betrayed. First husband was Gay and led a secret life…i was the only one who did not know-denial…and a second time with a long term relationship that he announced to everyone but me that we had broken up. Then invited me out but i could not go out. Changeing my mind, got a sitter and went out to find him with the new girl, and all of his friends asked me to leave-i was making the new girl uncomfortable. …)

In this relationship with my second husband, it has never been more than alcohol, and the fact that he is an incredible hermit. To him, getting away/out/about…is alone at the farm, music, and beer. He sits in the dark, rocking and bopping his head to the music…when he gets enough in him, he opens a bag of chips and munches the whol darn thing, and tips over and falls asleep!

So lets hope it is the alcohol mistress, and not the other. That would end it for me…and he knows this.

Lana

 

[Belle10]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

The more group hugs, the better

I agree!

I often long for a hug from Jesus – just think how truly awesome that would be. I suppose I’d never want to let go though…so for now, we have to “settle” for each other.

I have no proof, i have no reason, but there seems of late, that something is comming between my husband and my self.

So lets hope it is the alcohol mistress, and not the other. That would end it for me…and he knows this.

Lana

Sorry Lana…I hope it’s neither.

PRAYER TO ST. MONICA

Dear St. Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for me, dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for

(personal intentions)

and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

:grouphug:

 

[mom4truth]

Lana,
Praying very hard that you are not hurt again!

Belle,
Praying you and baby are doing well and everything in your life comes out joyful!

All other ladies:

I pray for nothing but good health, happiness, love of the Lord and dear/faithful husbands.

To me:

I need prayers something awful!

 

[Belle10]

Belle,
Praying you and baby are doing well and everything in your life comes out joyful!

I need prayers something awful!

Thanks M4T! We’re doing fine. Technically everything is going great …but I’m really starting to be sick of being sick everyday. I’m so tired too (of course) and my hips and back ache! I’m really hoping he arrives early like his big sister did!

Praying for you!! :hug1:

 

[Lamb_Serenade]

To me:

I need prayers something awful!

Judi,

May our heavenly Father raise you up and hold you in His loving arms, giving you the comfort and love your husband will not provide. Rest in His love and take peace and assurance from knowing He will never forsake you nor will He ever stop loving YOU unconditionally.

Mary our beloved Mother in heaven, bring Judi before your dear Son and our Savior, Jesus. Plead with Him to bring some calm and normalcy to her life. May you and He be ever at her side guiding and loving her.

Judi, I will offer your intentions in my prayers today. Whenever I raise up a quick prayer, your name and your intentions will be on my lips and on my mind.

 

[Lamb_Serenade]

I have no proof, i have no reason, but there seems of late, that something is comming between my husband and my self.

Please God, let it be booze, and him sneaking it…betrayal in the marital kind is a non negotiable. The fear of being betrayed for the third time in my life would really hurt …

(none has happened in this marriage, but twice before this i was betrayed. First husband was Gay and led a secret life…i was the only one who did not know-denial…and a second time with a long term relationship that he announced to everyone but me that we had broken up. Then invited me out but i could not go out. Changeing my mind, got a sitter and went out to find him with the new girl, and all of his friends asked me to leave-i was making the new girl uncomfortable. …)

In this relationship with my second husband, it has never been more than alcohol, and the fact that he is an incredible hermit. To him, getting away/out/about…is alone at the farm, music, and beer. He sits in the dark, rocking and bopping his head to the music…when he gets enough in him, he opens a bag of chips and munches the whol darn thing, and tips over and falls asleep!

So lets hope it is the alcohol mistress, and not the other. That would end it for me…and he knows this.

Lana

Dear Lana, I know what you are feeling. Since I last confronted DH with the knowledge he was sneaking booze, he has set me aside. Part of that is my doing, and something I have done, again, to protect myself, and with a prayer and hope he will decide it’s time for HIM to fight for our marriage for a change.

Before I confronted DH this last time he too had started his “separation” and distancing from me and I know it was because he was sneaking while he was “camping/fishing” on the weekends and was feeling guilty.

I will speak from more personal experience here. Early in our marriage DH was sneaking with another woman. His demeanor during this time was to be MORE attentive to me, not less, again, from a sense of guilt over what he was doing. He didn’t want me to think he was cheating, so he paid even more attention to me.

So, I pray it isn’t either Lana. Perhaps he is just at a low point and dealing with his issues. Stay strong dear lady, and give him his space. Be still, and know that God is with you, and your DH. Let Him have the space He needs to heal you and your husband. I think my message from God at the beginning of this year to “leave him (dh) alone” may be good advice for you as well. I think we need to be better at not confronting, not worrying and not trying to control or fix things so we and our spouses can get better.

For my part, being still and leaving him alone has been a real struggle this past week. I have fought off the urge to ask questions and try to be nice and make the first move because I’m getting impatient. I know it’s time for the battle to be done side by side and not from one side only. My husband needs to be plugged in and actively pursuing the healing of our marriage. I can’t do it alone any more. I’m just so tired of feeling alone and want the companionship and love of my husband. I know I need to throw myself in the arms God and at the foot of the cross and take comfort in what God is giving me. I know there is a lesson and happiness waiting for me if I can just let God do His job.

 

[mom4truth]

Lambie,

You are a kind-hearted, genuine friend. Thank you so much for your prayers. They are really appreciated. Remember - you are in my prayers, too. I can’t write as eloquently as you, but I do ask our Lord to watch over you. God bless you!

Much love,
Judi

 

[Belle10]

I know I need to throw myself in the arms God and at the foot of the cross and take comfort in what God is giving me. I know there is a lesson and happiness waiting for me if I can just let God do His job.

Lambie,

You are a kind-hearted, genuine friend. Thank you so much for your prayers. They are really appreciated. Remember - you are in my prayers, too. I can’t write as eloquently as you, but I do ask our Lord to watch over you. God bless you!

Much love,
Judi

Amen. :hug1:

 

[MonicaRose]

Hello everyone,

praying for you all, for peace and acceptance(of all the things we will never understand).

Wanted to let you all know that we found out we are having a boy!



God Bless all of you!

 

[mom4truth]

Hooray! CONGRATULATIONS! :extrahappy: :extrahappy: :extrahappy: :extrahappy: :extrahappy:

 

[Lamb_Serenade]

Congrats MonicaRose! Prayers for your continued health and a healthy baby boy!

Any names yet?