Struggling With Despair

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Thank you so much to everyone for all of your prayers. They really mean a lot to me.

Sincerely,

Maria1212
 
Marie: The light overcomes the darkness; good overcomes evil; and Jesus says to take heart, because while there is evil in the world, He has overcome the world. You are surrounded by all of us here - in our prayer and Christian love for you. Your burdens are ours and our burdens are His. You are following the Way of The Cross; see Him up ahead of you and know He will stay with you always and lead you into the light, where there are no more tears and only joy!

We are all with you; be not afraid!!

Act of Hope and Confidence in God
(prayer of St. Claude de la Colombiere - confessor to St. Margaret Mary)

My God, I believe most firmly
that You watch over all who hope in You,
and that we can want for nothing
when we rely upon You in all things.
Therefore I am resolved for the future…
to cast all my cares upon You…
People may deprive me of worldly goods and status.
Sickness may take from me my strength
and the means of serving You,
I may even jeopardize our relationship by sin,
but my trust shall never leave me.
I will preserve it to the last moment of my life,
and the powers of hell shall seek in vain
to grab it from me.
Let others seek happiness in their wealth
and in their talents.
Let them trust in the purity of their lives,
the severity of their mortifications,
in the number of their good works,
the enthusiasm of their prayers, as for me,
my Rock and my Refuge,
my confidence in you fills me with hope,
For You, my Divine Protector, alone have settled me in hope.
This confidence can never be vain.
No one who has hoped in God,
has ever been confounded.
I am assured, therefore, of my eternal happiness,
for I firmly hope in it and all my hope is in You.
In You, O loving God, have I hoped:
let me never be confounded.
I know too well that I am weak and changeable.
I know the power of temptation against the strongest virtue.
I have seen stars fall and foundations of my world crack;
these things do not alarm me.
While I hope in You,
I am sheltered from all misfortune,
and I am sure that my trust shall endure,
for I rely upon You to sustain this unfailing hope.
Finally, I know that my confidence cannot exceed your generosity,
and that I shall never receive less than I have hoped for from You.
Therefore, I hope that You will sustain me against my evil inclinations,
that You will protect me against the deceitful attacks of the evil one,
and that You will cause my weakness to triumph over every hostile force.
I hope that You will never cease to love me
and that I shall love You unceasingly.
Amen
 
alacoque said:
Marie: The light overcomes the darkness; good overcomes evil; and Jesus says to take heart, because while there is evil in the world, He has overcome the world. You are surrounded by all of us here - in our prayer and Christian love for you. Your burdens are ours and our burdens are His. You are following the Way of The Cross; see Him up ahead of you and know He will stay with you always and lead you into the light, where there are no more tears and only joy!

We are all with you; be not afraid!!

Act of Hope and Confidence in God
(prayer of St. Claude de la Colombiere - confessor to St. Margaret Mary)

My God, I believe most firmly
that You watch over all who hope in You,
and that we can want for nothing
when we rely upon You in all things.
Therefore I am resolved for the future…
to cast all my cares upon You…
People may deprive me of worldly goods and status.
Sickness may take from me my strength
and the means of serving You,
I may even jeopardize our relationship by sin,
but my trust shall never leave me.
I will preserve it to the last moment of my life,
and the powers of hell shall seek in vain
to grab it from me.
Let others seek happiness in their wealth
and in their talents.
Let them trust in the purity of their lives,
the severity of their mortifications,
in the number of their good works,
the enthusiasm of their prayers, as for me,
my Rock and my Refuge,
my confidence in you fills me with hope,
For You, my Divine Protector, alone have settled me in hope.
This confidence can never be vain.
No one who has hoped in God,
has ever been confounded.
I am assured, therefore, of my eternal happiness,
for I firmly hope in it and all my hope is in You.
In You, O loving God, have I hoped:
let me never be confounded.
I know too well that I am weak and changeable.
I know the power of temptation against the strongest virtue.
I have seen stars fall and foundations of my world crack;
these things do not alarm me.
While I hope in You,
I am sheltered from all misfortune,
and I am sure that my trust shall endure,
for I rely upon You to sustain this unfailing hope.
Finally, I know that my confidence cannot exceed your generosity,
and that I shall never receive less than I have hoped for from You.
Therefore, I hope that You will sustain me against my evil inclinations,
that You will protect me against the deceitful attacks of the evil one,
and that You will cause my weakness to triumph over every hostile force.
I hope that You will never cease to love me
and that I shall love You unceasingly.
Amen
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Thank you for your post and for sharing this beautiful prayer.

Sincerely,

Maria1212
 
Maria dear, I am so so sorry. 😦 I’ve been there many times myself. I will say prayers for you hon. :console:
 
From today’s Liturgy of the Hours:

Prayers and Intercessions

In Christ we have seen eternal life. Devoutly, then, let us cry out our petitions:
– Lord, may your resurrection fill us with grace.

Eternal Shepherd, watch over your flock as it wakes from sleep:
pasture us abundantly on your word and the bread of heaven.
– Lord, may your resurrection fill us with grace.

Protect your flock from wolves and from thieves:
make us hear and obey your voice.
– Lord, may your resurrection fill us with grace.

You work with preachers everywhere and give weight to their words:
make us proclaim your resurrection today by the way we live and behave.
– Lord, may your resurrection fill us with grace.

Be yourself a joy that no-one can take from us:
may we disdain the sadness of sin and desire eternal life.
– Lord, may your resurrection fill us with grace.
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.
Almighty and ever-living God, bring the Easter mysteries to fruition in us.
You have deigned to renew us in baptism:
make us bear abundant fruit under your protection,
and lead us into the joys of eternal life.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Amen.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Thank you so much for all of your continued prayers. It is making me feel so much better.

Sincerely,

Maria
 
For Maria …

Hail Mary,
full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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
 
Novena Prayer to St. Anthony
_______ of Padua_____
Code: 
                    O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints,
                   your love for God and Charity for his creatures
                   made you worthy,when on earth, to possess
                   miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your
                   word, which you were ever ready to speak for
                   those in trouble, or anxiety Encouraged by this 
                   thought, I implore you to obtain for me
                      freedom from despair and troubles]
                   The answer to my prayer may require a miracle.
                   Ever so, you are the Saint of Miracles.
                    O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart
                     was ever full ofhuman sympathy, whisper my
                     petition into the ears of thy Sweet Infant Jesus,
                    who loved to be folded in your arms, and
                     the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours
                                                               ----Amen----
Mt 6:14 " If you forgive others their transgressions,
your heavenly Father will forgive you."
 
mary1173 said:
Novena Prayer to St. Anthony
_______ of Padua_____
Code: 
                    O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints,
                   your love for God and Charity for his creatures
                   made you worthy,when on earth, to possess
                   miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your
                   word, which you were ever ready to speak for
                   those in trouble, or anxiety Encouraged by this 
                   thought, I implore you to obtain for me
                      freedom from despair and troubles]
                   The answer to my prayer may require a miracle.
                   Ever so, you are the Saint of Miracles.
                    O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart
                     was ever full ofhuman sympathy, whisper my
                     petition into the ears of thy Sweet Infant Jesus,
                    who loved to be folded in your arms, and
                     the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours
                                                               ----Amen----
Mt 6:14 " If you forgive others their transgressions,
your heavenly Father will forgive you."
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Amen.
 
Thank you so much for all of your continued prayers. I really need them and am very grateful.

Sincerely,

Maria1212
 
Hail Mary,
full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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
 
Hail Mary,
full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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
 
Hail Mary,
full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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
 
Hail Mary,
full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among 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
 
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