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ChrisRedfield47
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St. Monica pray for us
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cajunhillbilly
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St Monica pray for the conversion of my agnostic brother.
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CassRogric
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God bless to All,
I would include you all in my daily prayers. Never lose hope and think Positive…God is always there for us…
I would include you all in my daily prayers. Never lose hope and think Positive…God is always there for us…
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Belle10
Guest
Just wanted to share some good news. DH told me that he’s been listening to a lot of Christian radio recently (he travels a lot for work). This made me happy, though I was wishing there was a good Catholic station he could listen to, but anyway, it’s still good (he is **not **the type to listen to anything like that usually). Then today we were talking about something that upset me and he said not to worry because of what he heard a Catholic priest talking about on the radio. I was so happy! He somehow found a Catholic program or station on his drives recently!
Praise be to the Holy Trinity! Thank you Mary, St. Monica, St. Faustina, Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur, and all the saints. Thank you especially for giving me patience, which I am severely lacking.
Don’t forget to pray the rosary and chaplet of Divine Mercy for your loved ones, they are powerful in bringing us closer to God! :grouphug:
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 the intentions of all on this thread)
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.
Praise be to the Holy Trinity! Thank you Mary, St. Monica, St. Faustina, Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur, and all the saints. Thank you especially for giving me patience, which I am severely lacking.
Don’t forget to pray the rosary and chaplet of Divine Mercy for your loved ones, they are powerful in bringing us closer to God! :grouphug:
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 the intentions of all on this thread)
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.
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Indyann
Guest
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 and salvation of all my children and grandchildren
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.
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 and salvation of all my children and grandchildren
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.
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CassRogric
Guest
I am very blessed and thankful as well for being a member of this website… May God bless us always and always keep the faith… I will always include you all in my daily prayers…
May God bless us all
love and peace
Clarisa and my family (Richard, Rogen and Cassandra)
May God bless us all
love and peace
Clarisa and my family (Richard, Rogen and Cassandra)
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Indyann
Guest
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 and salvation of all my children and grandchildren
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.
_____________Thank you, Cass, for praying for us.
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 and salvation of all my children and grandchildren
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.
_____________Thank you, Cass, for praying for us.
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Belle10
Guest
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 the intentions of all on this thread)
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.
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 the intentions of all on this thread)
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.
J
JLCecilia
Guest
I need to get back into the habit of praying this novena. I try to say the DMC for DH, but I’m usually thinking of myself when I pray for him (i.e. - make him a better DH so he can take care of and meet my needs). I’m so lonely and feel rejected by him. I’ve invited him countless times to watch a movie, but I get turned down. I’ve quit asking him to help me around the house b/c he just says ‘okay’ and does nothing. I can never make plans for us as a couple, much less a family b/c if he doesn’t feel like working one day during the week, it means working all weekend long 10-12 hrs/day Sat and Sun. And forget about having someone to pray with or talk to about my faith or just feelings period.
First at our parish was the ‘That Man is You’ series. DH - not interested, esp. @ 6:30 a.m. on Mondays. Then there was the women’s series ‘And she shall be called Woman.’ I was a mediator for the women’s group, but every week was more and more difficult going over the lessons I felt more and more isolated from the other women being the only one whose DH isn’t Catholic. Also, not living the faith as a couple that they preached in the lessons. Now there’s the ‘Theology of the Body’ series for couples. Just another reminder of what I’m missing out on.
Huge gap growing between DH and me these past few weeks. We’ll prob. make up w/ physicial intimacy, but I long for so much more than that. Just feel like a huge void. Praying for God to be enough for me.
First at our parish was the ‘That Man is You’ series. DH - not interested, esp. @ 6:30 a.m. on Mondays. Then there was the women’s series ‘And she shall be called Woman.’ I was a mediator for the women’s group, but every week was more and more difficult going over the lessons I felt more and more isolated from the other women being the only one whose DH isn’t Catholic. Also, not living the faith as a couple that they preached in the lessons. Now there’s the ‘Theology of the Body’ series for couples. Just another reminder of what I’m missing out on.
Huge gap growing between DH and me these past few weeks. We’ll prob. make up w/ physicial intimacy, but I long for so much more than that. Just feel like a huge void. Praying for God to be enough for me.
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CShone
Guest
Dear JLCecelia,
Please be thankful your husband is still home with you & you still have time to try to make a difference. Mine moved out & his heart is stone. I am storming heaven in prayer that he sees a path to reconciliation & has the courage to follow it home to his wife & child. I feel my heart has been converted after a great long time of anger and hurtfulness and now I grieve and pray for a second chance. So using my own experience I can say this, perhaps you husband is in pain too. Look for what he needs. There is a book I found called Love & Respect which is about the dynamic i think you might be encountering. You need to feel loved & perhaps he needs to feel respected. I wish I’d read it sooner.
Praying for you & hoping for your prayers for myself, precious 3 year old daughter, & soon to be ex-husband. Divorce is not the answer - love is.
Please be thankful your husband is still home with you & you still have time to try to make a difference. Mine moved out & his heart is stone. I am storming heaven in prayer that he sees a path to reconciliation & has the courage to follow it home to his wife & child. I feel my heart has been converted after a great long time of anger and hurtfulness and now I grieve and pray for a second chance. So using my own experience I can say this, perhaps you husband is in pain too. Look for what he needs. There is a book I found called Love & Respect which is about the dynamic i think you might be encountering. You need to feel loved & perhaps he needs to feel respected. I wish I’d read it sooner.
Praying for you & hoping for your prayers for myself, precious 3 year old daughter, & soon to be ex-husband. Divorce is not the answer - love is.
J
JLCecilia
Guest
CShone - I will add you to my prayers. I’m so sorry for your circumstances and pray for God’s healing for all of you. Starting the St. Jude novena today, your family will be in my intentions.
Thank you for your kind response - I will certainly have to find that book and get to reading.
God bless you, JLC
Thank you for your kind response - I will certainly have to find that book and get to reading.
God bless you, JLC
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Belle10
Guest
:hug1: and
for you both. I’m sorry each of you are dealing with so much pain.I don’t think St. Monica would mind if I shared a bit about another holy woman.
Her name was Elisabeth Leseur. Elisabeth was a devout Catholic married to an atheist. She suffered greatly in her short 48 years of life, both physically, emotionally, and spiritually, but she wouldn’t have had it any other way. Along wth a lifetime of prayer and embracing her sufferings for the good of others, her diary, found and read by her husband Felix after her death, caused Felix to become a Catholic priest. She has been described as a married St. Therese of Liseiux, and the cause for Elisabeth’s canonization is open; she is a Servant of God.Perhaps we can all pray for Elisabeth’s intercession too.
Read her diary if you can, it is amazing!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 the intentions of all on this thread)
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.
M
Miriam2626
Guest
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 and salvation of all my children and grandchildren
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.
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 and salvation of all my children and grandchildren
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.
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MonicaRose
Guest
Saint Monica and loving people here, please pray for me. I am really having a hard time. All I want right now is for my husband to leave. He is not really here anyway. He doesn’t work, but goes out all night (or stays up on the couch online till early AM) and then sleeps the whole day. I have asked him to leave but he refuses. There is no physical abuse so I don’t even know if I can legally do anything. I can’t leave either. We have two young children and also both of my ill parents live with us. I feel so awful as a wife wanting him to leave so bad but I don’t know how much longer I can live like this. It is so painful and I am so weak. Saint Monica, please pray for my strentgh!! Please pray for my husband to convert, at least to see that how he is living and what he is doing to his family is wrong.
Thank you all for praying, for being here over all the years.
Thank you Saint Monica, for being such an amazing example of endurance and hope.
Thank you all for praying, for being here over all the years.
Thank you Saint Monica, for being such an amazing example of endurance and hope.
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Belle10
Guest
:hug1: and MonicaRose. St. Monica and Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur, pray for us!
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 the intentions of all on this thread)
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.
MonicaRose. St. Monica and Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur, pray for us!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 the intentions of all on this thread)
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.
J
JLCecilia
Guest
Monica Rose, prayers for you honey! So sorry for your suffering! May God’s peace be with you!
I started sleeping on the couch about 3 weeks ago. It began as a pre-emptive sort of thing for the heartache I knew I would suffer when DH ommitted my birthday. I’ve stayed out of lonliness, brokenness, bitterness & resentment from his neglect. I had a church event yesterday with some new girlfriends I’ve made and when I came home @ 1:30, the baby’s diaper hadn’t been changed from the night before and the kids hadn’t been fed lunch and DH was laying on the couch watching t.v. After I fed everyone and got them down for naps, DH gets up to go back to bed and makes a pass at me. When I tell him ‘don’t’ he says to me ‘guess I’m never gonna get l**d again.’
I’m not sure if what transpired this morning was for his good or not. He got up to use the bathroom while I was in the shower which only meant one thing - he was after something. I’m so hurt by him I swore I wouldn’t give in to him, but I was so desperate for any kind of affection, I gave in. I turned away so he wouldn’t see me sobbing - I’m still not sure he’s aware of my distress. I know that he needs physical closeness to me just as much as I need him, but I also know that it won’t all of sudden make him warm up to me and meet my other physical or emotional needs. He will still be neglectful. So, as I said, I’m not sure if I really helped either of us out. We still have not discussed the void that’s been eating us apart these past few weeks, but I’m not sure if it would matter - same ol’ issues, not much changes just b/c of a ‘talk.’
Love you all, it’s so sad we’re all here out of brokennes. I pray for God’s help being joyful or at least peaceful amidst my suffering. I don’t feel that brooding is really the attitude to have carrying this cross, but I am weak. Prayers for you all.
I started sleeping on the couch about 3 weeks ago. It began as a pre-emptive sort of thing for the heartache I knew I would suffer when DH ommitted my birthday. I’ve stayed out of lonliness, brokenness, bitterness & resentment from his neglect. I had a church event yesterday with some new girlfriends I’ve made and when I came home @ 1:30, the baby’s diaper hadn’t been changed from the night before and the kids hadn’t been fed lunch and DH was laying on the couch watching t.v. After I fed everyone and got them down for naps, DH gets up to go back to bed and makes a pass at me. When I tell him ‘don’t’ he says to me ‘guess I’m never gonna get l**d again.’
I’m not sure if what transpired this morning was for his good or not. He got up to use the bathroom while I was in the shower which only meant one thing - he was after something. I’m so hurt by him I swore I wouldn’t give in to him, but I was so desperate for any kind of affection, I gave in. I turned away so he wouldn’t see me sobbing - I’m still not sure he’s aware of my distress. I know that he needs physical closeness to me just as much as I need him, but I also know that it won’t all of sudden make him warm up to me and meet my other physical or emotional needs. He will still be neglectful. So, as I said, I’m not sure if I really helped either of us out. We still have not discussed the void that’s been eating us apart these past few weeks, but I’m not sure if it would matter - same ol’ issues, not much changes just b/c of a ‘talk.’
Love you all, it’s so sad we’re all here out of brokennes. I pray for God’s help being joyful or at least peaceful amidst my suffering. I don’t feel that brooding is really the attitude to have carrying this cross, but I am weak. Prayers for you all.
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MonicaRose
Guest
Thank you both for your prayers! It is really comforting to have this forum! I am praying for you as well! 
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
all of the intentions of all on this thread
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.
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
all of the intentions of all on this thread
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.
J
JLCecilia
Guest
Finally opened the floodgates to DH last night after holding in the hurt for 3 weeks. We expressed our sorrow to one another in not being better spouses and we were softened again to one another. Even though our habits and such which led up to this aren’t likely to change, we’re at least beginning again.
Right now what I need is prayers for his work. Things are getting ready to change again which will mandate his working weekends ALL the time and he is already burnt out. He expressed his wish that he could just work 9-5 M-F which is probably unrealistic considering he cannot get up before 10 a.m. But, both of us have a very strong desire for him to be the sole breadwinner so that I may stay at home full time. Not sure if/when that will ever happen, but def. asking for St. Jude’s intercession this week. I’ve heard of a novena to St. Juan Diego for the purpose of employment, but I’m not aware of any others, if anyone would like to share. Any saint is great for any cause really.
Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!
Right now what I need is prayers for his work. Things are getting ready to change again which will mandate his working weekends ALL the time and he is already burnt out. He expressed his wish that he could just work 9-5 M-F which is probably unrealistic considering he cannot get up before 10 a.m. But, both of us have a very strong desire for him to be the sole breadwinner so that I may stay at home full time. Not sure if/when that will ever happen, but def. asking for St. Jude’s intercession this week. I’ve heard of a novena to St. Juan Diego for the purpose of employment, but I’m not aware of any others, if anyone would like to share. Any saint is great for any cause really.
Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me a sinner!
M
MonicaRose
Guest
Ask St. Joseph for help too
praying for your and your husband’s work situation
I NEVER thought I would work anything but full time and although the circumstances that led that to change were not good, I now only work about 6-7 days a month, the rest of the time I get to be with my children and I am so thankful for that, don’t lose hope, ESPECIALLY since your husband also wants you to be able to stay at home.
praying for your and your husband’s work situation
I NEVER thought I would work anything but full time and although the circumstances that led that to change were not good, I now only work about 6-7 days a month, the rest of the time I get to be with my children and I am so thankful for that, don’t lose hope, ESPECIALLY since your husband also wants you to be able to stay at home.
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Belle10
Guest
The first bolded part: I’m so sorry.
It sounds like maybe he’s depressed – will he seek help? Forgive me for intruding, and I’ll stick to prayers only if that’s better. :hug1:The second bolded part: you’re so right. I always remember after the fact that I should be quiet in my suffering, instead of proclaiming it loudly to anyone who will listen. It sure is hard to do. We just have to keep trying!
Such hope here! I’m glad you were able to talk with each other. Maybe baby steps in habits can lead to bigger changes in the future. :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 the intentions of all on this thread)
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.
St. Monica and Servant of God Elisabeth Leseur, pray for us!
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