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

[Belle10]

So, a short story:

Over the weekend we celebrated our DD’s second birthday. My parents and 2 siblings came from out of town and stayed over, and my 2 siblings who live nearby were there too. So, I asked my husband if he would think about going to Mass with us, because it would be so special for me if everyone I loved was there all together. He said he’d think about it.

The next morning, I get up, get myself and DD ready, hubby doesn’t wake up despite us being in the room, so I don’t wake him. After Mass we went out for breakfast, and got in touch with him and he came and met us. He asks me why I didn’t wake him, that he was planning to go with us. At first this frustrated me greatly, because I would’ve woken him if he had told me he wanted to go!! Upon further reflection though, I’m just so happy that he was willing to go, even if it didn’t work out this time. Perhaps this is a sign of things to come?

I’ve invited him to go with us other times and he’s declined, so this seems like progress. Thank you God and St. Monica!

 

[Lamb_Serenade]

Belle,

That is a good sign! I will pray for your hubby and your family.

Things are on a different path here. Not sure where it’s going right now but it is a different direction other than backwards. Maybe on the upward diagonal…LOL. Hubby is weaning himself off of the antidepressants and I don’t really know where the drinking is right now. (Long, long story for the why in that last part)

I’m still praying and hoping and taking care of myself. God has this one on His great big, merciful, loving shoulders.

 

[erazo]

I too have been praying to St. Monica…But my situtation has come to a crossroad.

Last night I prayed that God send me a sign…and so he did. My husband proved to me that I was not a prioety in his life. Not sure I can take much of this…but I will continue to pray that St. Monica help fill his heart with love for God. Although he may have stopped loving me…I know you can always find the love for God.

With that I pray for you…

 

[Belle10]

Belle,

That is a good sign! I will pray for your hubby and your family.

Things are on a different path here. Not sure where it’s going right now but it is a different direction other than backwards. Maybe on the upward diagonal…LOL. Hubby is weaning himself off of the antidepressants and I don’t really know where the drinking is right now. (Long, long story for the why in that last part)

I’m still praying and hoping and taking care of myself. God has this one on His great big, merciful, loving shoulders.

Thanks for the prayers! :hug1: Offering one for you and your marriage and family right now.

(upward diagonal – I like that! )

I too have been praying to St. Monica…But my situtation has come to a crossroad.

Last night I prayed that God send me a sign…and so he did. My husband proved to me that I was not a prioety in his life. Not sure I can take much of this…but I will continue to pray that St. Monica help fill his heart with love for God. Although he may have stopped loving me…I know you can always find the love for God.

With that I pray for you…

So sorry things are not good right now. :hug1: Don’t give up - God still gives miracles. :yup: Praying for you and your marriage.

 

[Cagrl]

So, a short story:

Over the weekend we celebrated our DD’s second birthday. My parents and 2 siblings came from out of town and stayed over, and my 2 siblings who live nearby were there too. So, I asked my husband if he would think about going to Mass with us, because it would be so special for me if everyone I loved was there all together. He said he’d think about it.

The next morning, I get up, get myself and DD ready, hubby doesn’t wake up despite us being in the room, so I don’t wake him. After Mass we went out for breakfast, and got in touch with him and he came and met us. He asks me why I didn’t wake him, that he was planning to go with us. At first this frustrated me greatly, because I would’ve woken him if he had told me he wanted to go!! Upon further reflection though, I’m just so happy that he was willing to go, even if it didn’t work out this time. Perhaps this is a sign of things to come?

I’ve invited him to go with us other times and he’s declined, so this seems like progress. Thank you God and St. Monica!

Wow, belle, that is a very good sign! I am so happy for you. I will definitely join you in the Novena today. Hope things continue to look up for your DH!

Day 1 of the Novena for me!

 

[Belle10]

Wow, belle, that is a very good sign! I am so happy for you. I will definitely join you in the Novena today. Hope things continue to look up for your DH!

Day 1 of the Novena for me!

Hey Cagrl, thanks! I’m trying to just take it one day at a time, because I don’t want to get let down. I know he’ll come home one day: Jesus, I trust in you!

How are you feeling? Is the little one making you sick yet?

Day 2 for me:

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

(Mention your intention here.)

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.

 

[stpiomom]

Hello,

St Monica pray for us! Just living in faith in the Moment. Please pray with me for our family and my husband conversion, restoration!

Thank you
Praise be Jesus Christ,…now and Forever!

Mary

 

[Belle10]

Hello,

St Monica pray for us! Just living in faith in the Moment. Please pray with me for our family and my husband conversion, restoration!

Thank you
Praise be Jesus Christ,…now and Forever!

Mary

Hi Mary, welcome

CAF is a great place for encouragement, information, and fellowship. Hope you’ll find all three (and more) here.

 

[stpiomom]

Hello , I am still learning the site but I have read a few posts here in St Monicas room! and I will pray for those of us who are in family strife and especially abusive situations.

God loves us all, Keep trusting.

ML

 

[erazo]

Thank you all who have prayed.

My husband and I prayed the rosary last night!!!

however…he can not say he loves me.

If our love is my sacrafice to get him closer to God…I accept his will.

Nothing is impossible for our God!

 

[Belle10]

Thank you all who have prayed.

My husband and I prayed the rosary last night!!!

however…he can not say he loves me.

If our love is my sacrafice to get him closer to God…I accept his will.

Nothing is impossible for our God!

What a blessing you prayed the Rosary together!! Praise God!! :bowdown:

I’m so sorry about the struggles you’re having in your marriage, but your attitude is so amazing. You’re right: nothing is impossible for our God, so cling to Him through it all. Offering a prayer for your marriage right now. :hug1:

 

[Cagrl]

Hey Cagrl, thanks! I’m trying to just take it one day at a time, because I don’t want to get let down. I know he’ll come home one day: Jesus, I trust in you!

How are you feeling? Is the little one making you sick yet?

Day 2 for me:

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

(Mention your intention here.)

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.

Hey, thanks for asking… yeah, I get dizzy and nasea at times and get REALLY hungry first thing in the morning. I am also VERY tired all the time. But I am mananging.

Hang in there with you DH…I know I am. With perserverence on our part and in God’s time, they will come around.

Just prayed day 2.

Wow Erazo! That is AWESOME! My husband only prays the rosary at funerals! That is an AWESOME step! I can’t wait til one day my Dh will do that too!

 

[Belle10]

Hey, thanks for asking… yeah, I get dizzy and nasea at times and get REALLY hungry first thing in the morning. I am also VERY tired all the time. But I am mananging.

Hang in there with you DH…I know I am. With perserverence on our part and in God’s time, they will come around.

Well, sorry you don’t feel well, but that’s a good sign.
So, are you a LOST fan?

Day 3 for me:

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

(Mention your intention here.)

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.

 

[Skittles3074]

I am so glad to have found this thread. It is nice to know that I am not alone. I am eighteen years old, and I have an amazing boyfriend. He was baptized as an infant, and he was confirmed as well. But he only did it because his mother wanted him to. He had long since decided that Catholicism was not for him. He feels like the Catholic Church is too stringent on topics such as gay relations and sexual relations. He has since become Agnostic.

However, we have talked about our religious differences extensively. He has promised not tempting me to do anything I would consider immoral. He was raised Catholic, and it helps that he understands fully what I believe to be right and wrong. He understands that if we do get married, I will be raising my children Catholic, and he has offered to attend church will me, at least while our children are young so as not to confuse them. Also, for the most part, his concept of what is right and wrong is consistent with mine. On the topics that we disagree on, we communicate very openly and directly to try to understand one another, so I don’t foresee our differing beliefs causing any major problems in our relationship.

He says he respects me greatly for having such strong religious beliefs, and he says he wishes he could feel the same way about God. But to date, he says he is still unsure about whether or not God exists, and he does not thing organized religion is at all beneficial. Sometimes, I feel like he is looking for some kind of sign to show him that God really does exist. I wish there was some way I could help him see, but I know that is out of my power. Until he comes around, I will stick to praying for him every day, and answering all of his questions to the best of my ability. I know life would probably be easier if I married a Catholic, but at the moment, I believe this is the path I am supposed to follow.

 

[katy]

Skittles, you are only 18. This may be a good path for you, but it is so strewn with potential potholes that you would do well for everyone concerned to give it a good time test. Please give this a few years to develop and for you to go to school and/or see how life feels in the work force. Don’t force it.:twocents:

 

[Belle10]

I am so glad to have found this thread. It is nice to know that I am not alone. I am eighteen years old, and I have an amazing boyfriend.

Until he comes around, I will stick to praying for him every day, and answering all of his questions to the best of my ability. I know life would probably be easier if I married a Catholic, but at the moment, I believe this is the path I am supposed to follow.

Hi Skittles, welcome

I’m with katy – take your time. While it’s very admirable that you’re thinking about your future, you have time, and there are many difficulties that you mentioned that might not seem too tough now, but will be very tough later. Keep praying for him and being an example for him, just don’t move too fast. There are some excellent threads in the family life section regarding “mixed marriages” and the difficulties that abound. While I’m in one myself, I would urge you to again, give it time (you’re not even engaged yet anyway) and talk with a priest and pray a lot before moving forward in this relationship.

And who knows…you might meet a great Catholic guy at college and realize that having him in your life is where your path is leading.

God bless! Join our novena if you’d like.

 

[Cagrl]

Just prayed my day of the Novena!

 

[erazo]

Although our marriage is the rockiest it has been in our 10 years of marriage…

We prayed the rosary this past weekend! Friday, Saturday and Sunday!!! My husband…actually asked to pray it. He is seeking him…I just do not know if he is ready to commit to our Lord completely . I pray that he love him and fear Him and that he never turn away from Him .

I only hope that God can help us keep this union.:hug3:

Let’s keep praying for our love one :grouphug: …God is listening.

Love you all!

 

[Belle10]

Although our marriage is the rockiest it has been in our 10 years of marriage…

We prayed the rosary this past weekend! Friday, Saturday and Sunday!!! My husband…actually asked to pray it. He is seeking him…I just do not know if he is ready to commit to our Lord completely . I pray that he love him and fear Him and that he never turn away from Him .

I only hope that God can help us keep this union.:hug3:

Let’s keep praying for our love one :grouphug: …God is listening.

Love you all!

Erazo, that’s wonderful!!! :extrahappy:
Just keep praying for him. My husband has been searching for awhile too. Yesterday I got upset at Mass because I was so wanting DH to be there with me and DD. :crying: Obviously I want him there for his own good but I want him there for selfish reasons too, know what I mean?

Perhaps your marriage is going through it’s most difficult time because your DH is coming closer to God. Spiritual warfare is definitely real, and I’m sure the evil one doesn’t like the path your husband is on, so he’s attacking your marriage. Keep praying and ask for angels to protect you both always. :hug1:

I’m so thankful for this group. :grouphug:

Well, typical me – missed 2 days of the novena. Should I start over or just pray the prayer a few times today to make up for those days?

 

[erazo]

Yes, I do understand you completly. Patiences…is something God told me I needed. Could that be something He would want you to practice?

I wanted to share a second pray…I love to pray. This prayer is to our Virgin of Guadalupe.

**Lord, inspire those men and women
who bear the titles “Husband” and “Wife”.
Help them to look to You
to themselves
to one another
to rediscover the fullness and mystery
they once felt in their union.
Let them be honest enough to ask:
"Where have we been together
and where are we going?
Let them be brave enough to question:
“How have we failed?”
Let each be foolhardy enough to say:
“For me, we come first”.
Help them, together
to reexamine their commitment
in the light of Your love,
willingly, openly, compassionately.
One Hail Mary…

Hail, O Virgin of Guadalupe. We place under your powerful patronage the purity and integrity of the Holy Faith in Mexico and in all the American Continent, for we are certain that while you are recognized as Queen and Mother, America and Mexico and our Matrimony will be saved…

Amen **

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