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

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**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:

the conversion of my husband and my son, the strong faith of my daughter, the conversion of all sinners in my family and of the spouses being prayed for here by CAF members,

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.

Lord, I commend all husbands and wives
represented in this thread to you this day,
That you would raise us up to be men and women after your own heart.
That you would cause us to grow in wisdom and in knowledge of you
and that these husbands become holy and spiritual heads of these homes,
and that these wives become and remain vessels that shine your light continuously.
Keep us all obedient to your will and humble in mind and action.
Amen.**
 
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.

Praying for strength, and faith in this very dark and painful time Lord. Be with me, guide me, and hold me close, comforting me with the understanding that this too shall pass.

Ladies, I ask for your prayers, the last few days have felt like purgatory on earth. My dh, and my son, have both fallen victim to the warm weather and the drinking that seems to always come with it. The drinking turns to fighting, yelling and swearing, insults and every kind of emotional abuse. My spirit has been assaulted from both of them the last few days, and I’m having a tough time hanging on. As I write this, for that matter as I do anything, the tears well up in my eyes, and I break down again. I feel like I am betraying God, for I believe he wants me to stay and help, but I just don’t have it in me. I feel like a fool for staying with a man who is so mean and abusive, so selfish and filled with so much anger and hatred. Forgive me Lord, but I ask again - grant me the means to leave this behind. Grant me the courage to walk away and never look back. He is your son Lord, care for him, watch over him, and be there for him, for I cannot. My heart aches, my spirit is broken, and I need time to heal before I can do anybody any good at all.
 
Diana…wow, my mouth has just been physically closed by myself! Your third last post…how do you do that? “7” responses in one post…

Hey guys, this is one serious multi-tasker!!

You know what, you never forget anyone! God bless ya!

Mornin, how is the new day for you?

Lana
 
You posted before i seen what was written, so you have already answered my question hun. I know the feeling, i have seen the tears as well, and i wish it could be lifted quickly from you.

First and formost, Diana dear, if this was anyone else, what would you advise them?If you can not stop them from drinking, at least you can stop them from drinking at home. There should be a safe place for you to be, as well as your family, that simply does not carry on like that.

Believe it or not, for every time we helped, stayed and tried, our actions enabeled them. Our actions showed them that your word means nothing. Our actions mean didly squat. They should respect you, and due to the enabeling, it has allowed the abuse to you go on and on.

God sees YOU as the lost lamb more so than they, i am sure. You do not realize you are loved, worthy, and a valuable asset to his beautiful Army. You are a prayer warrior of the biggest kind, always thinking of others, and never herself.

It feels awkward, i know, to help others and not do for someone. But adults are worse than children, and your adults are taking advantage. House rules, NO drinking, No More, go elswhere, or don’t come home. See the step, that will be your bed when you come home like this…You are tired of taking care of children. If it were a teenager causing this mess, it would not be tolerated.

Somehow the drinking has to end at home. That is a beginning. You don’t care where, or how, no drives, nothing, they are on their own…otherwise you are enabeling the behaviour. Yep, she’ll come get me! No you won’t, and when all of a sudden you are not there to go get him, drop him off pick stuff up, clean up the mess, and live like this, then you can say…i will place not one single hand that has anything to do with this.

They will buck, let me tell you, but once this goes on for awhile, and the weather is great, then what happens to him, regardless of how good or bad is their own doing. You are not responsible for their behaviour. The Ability to respond…remember. Funny how they can move mountains to fet there, find the drink, keep on drinking, and even if need be, sleep it off in a cell. You rais no hand towards this.

If you can not be a part of the solution, then do not be a part of the problem…you can do this, stand up for the lost lamb in you. Do not allow such handeling of your heart. To help them in any way, including allowing it to happen at home…you enabel it and are a part of the reason they still do it. If they do it without not a single bit of help from you…so be it, but do not allow this any further hun, your life and heart are worth more.

No one can even see your pain…your pain does not even matter to the addict. The addict is selfish, and basically they will have their temper tantrums, but you do not have to give in…that is YOUR right!

Lana
 
Diana Lynn,

Thank you very much for your prayers. I will be praying for you and your family.

Nikki
 
Prayer to Saint Joseph for all sick husbands to find help.

O glorious St. Joseph,
friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
thou whose power renders impossible things possible,
come to our aid in our present trouble and distress.
Take these important and difficult affairs
which we recommend to your protection,
that they may end happily.

O dear St. Joseph,
all our confidence is in you.
Let it not be said that we have invoked you in vain,
and since you are so powerful with Jesus and Mary,
show that your goodness equals power.

Amen.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.
 
**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

the conversion of my husband, healing and salvation of our marriage, and the strong faith of our son, the conversion of all sinners in our families and of the spouses being prayed for here by CAF members,**

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.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.

Jesus, I trust in You!
Jesus, I trust in You!
Jesus, I trust in You!
 
Diana_Lynn said:
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.

Praying for strength, and faith in this very dark and painful time Lord. Be with me, guide me, and hold me close, comforting me with the understanding that this too shall pass.

Ladies, I ask for your prayers, the last few days have felt like purgatory on earth. My dh, and my son, have both fallen victim to the warm weather and the drinking that seems to always come with it. The drinking turns to fighting, yelling and swearing, insults and every kind of emotional abuse. My spirit has been assaulted from both of them the last few days, and I’m having a tough time hanging on. As I write this, for that matter as I do anything, the tears well up in my eyes, and I break down again. I feel like I am betraying God, for I believe he wants me to stay and help, but I just don’t have it in me. I feel like a fool for staying with a man who is so mean and abusive, so selfish and filled with so much anger and hatred. Forgive me Lord, but I ask again - grant me the means to leave this behind. Grant me the courage to walk away and never look back. He is your son Lord, care for him, watch over him, and be there for him, for I cannot. My heart aches, my spirit is broken, and I need time to heal before I can do anybody any good at all.
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Dear Diana, you who always has a kind word for everyone that posts on here. I often pour out my troubles and you respond with beautifully composed prayers every time! You are so full of love and compassion for people and now you need to be kind to yourself.
Even if it is for a break, get away and find some peace. Sometimes you really need to step out of the picture for people to realise they need help or that they may lose something very dear to them. It is the best thing you can do. I am finding that out now. Had I stayed and continued to take the abuse, my husband would have had no reason to seek help.
Diana, God does not expect us to lose ourselves in anger, violence and abuse. You have more dignity than that. Lose yourself in God and if there is a door open to leave, I would go.
It does no abuser any good to put up with their abuse.
I will pray for you tonight. I hope you find peace and that God, your Father holds you close in His loving arms and that He wipes away your tears.
You are closest to Him in your suffering. God bless you.
 
jules11 said:
Dear Diana, you who always has a kind word for everyone that posts on here. I often pour out my troubles and you respond with beautifully composed prayers every time! You are so full of love and compassion for people and now you need to be kind to yourself.
Even if it is for a break, get away and find some peace. Sometimes you really need to step out of the picture for people to realise they need help or that they may lose something very dear to them. It is the best thing you can do. I am finding that out now. Had I stayed and continued to take the abuse, my husband would have had no reason to seek help.
Diana, God does not expect us to lose ourselves in anger, violence and abuse. You have more dignity than that. Lose yourself in God and if there is a door open to leave, I would go.
It does no abuser any good to put up with their abuse.
I will pray for you tonight. I hope you find peace and that God, your Father holds you close in His loving arms and that He wipes away your tears.
You are closest to Him in your suffering. God bless you.
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Beautifully written…please help Diana hear the messages of help and withdraw her guilt so she can discern her own situation!

Good job jules…

Lana
 
Wow, alot has happened since I was last here.
Congratulations on your new little blessing Belle; I hope your husband lands the job.
I’m praying right now for all of you in pain. I’m praying for the hopeful that their hopes be fulfilled.
Thank God we have God to comfort us.
 
Diana,

I am worried about you. Please post so that I can rest my mind from worry. I am praying SO hard for you, dear one! PLEASE stay in touch with us. We need you!!

Much love ~
 
Diana, i too am worried…i checked your last post in this thread was yesterday at just after 9 am. But you were last online last night at just after 10pm.

This tells me you must have seen our posts, and you were upset at life, and or posts. Most likely overwhelmed and did not know what or how to say it.

Just say it hun, we are here and will walk you through this. If advice is too steep right now, know this, we’d throw it all away to know you are well, and help you keep God in your heart.

Do not fret hun…we love you, and God does too!

Post so we know you are ok hun.

Lana
 
Prayer to Saint Joseph for all sick husbands to find help.

O glorious St. Joseph,
friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
thou whose power renders impossible things possible,
come to our aid in our present trouble and distress.
Take these important and difficult affairs
which we recommend to your protection,
that they may end happily.

O dear St. Joseph,
all our confidence is in you.
Let it not be said that we have invoked you in vain,
and since you are so powerful with Jesus and Mary,
show that your goodness equals power.

Amen.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.

St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
pray for us and for all who invoke your aid.
 
**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

the conversion of my husband, healing and salvation of our marriage, and the strong faith of our son, the conversion of all sinners in our families and of the spouses being prayed for here by CAF members,**

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.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.

Jesus, I trust in You!
Jesus, I trust in You!
Jesus, I trust in You!
 
Hey everyone! I am off on a holiday to Sydney tomorrow morning with my little boy for 9 days. I am staying with a beautiful and devout couple. They are my son’s godparents.
So I may be able to check in a bit, maybe not. They have dial up internet, not broadband so I wouldn’t want to cost them anything.
Anyway, I will be praying for all of my dear wonderful friends on here as I think about you all often.
I feel sort of special, being with my suffering sisters, as we are so much closer to God when we are suffering. We will gain the prize in the end!
I am a bit nervous about going, missing the plane kind of anxieties but I will be fine when I am there. Other than that I am in good spirits. God is SO good to me. He really takes care of everything when I trust Him.
I will talk as soon as I am able and I wanted to tell you, I love you all!
God bless and all of you take care.
 
jules:

You deserve a much needed vacation! I hope you a good time and a restful time, also. I will be thinking and praying for you while you are gone! Let us know when you get back and fill us in on all the beautiful things you did! God bless you and your son! Much love,
 
Well, I’ve been away for a few days due to the weekend/jury duty/morning (all-day) sickness!

Yup, it’s in full force already. With DD#1 I had it the entire pregnancy – they had to put me on Zofran just so I could function. I really hope that doesn’t happen again.

I haven’t really caught up on the thread yet, but I hope all of you are hanging in there. :grouphug:

I’ve posted a prayer request in the prayer intentions thread…if you have time, we need all the prayers we can get! :o I prayed a novena to St. Joseph, I’m praying he’ll be able to help us!
 
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