The saints

[billcu1]

How do we call upon the saints to pray for us? I have a St. Dymphna token I carry sometimes in my pocket. I have severe anxiety and panic attacks. Medication helps but I believe Dympha can help me get rid of the problem.

Bill

 

[Belle10]

Just say, “St. Dymphna, pray for me!” You can make prayer as specific or as simple as you want.

Prayers for peace and joy for you.

 

[Seven_Spirits]

1. Try this option (PDF File): scborromeo.org/prayers/dymphna.pdf
2. And this: franciscanmissionassoc.org/requests_stdymphna.cfm
3. And this: catholictradition.org/Litanies/litany60.htm
4. Or this: natlshrinestdymphna.org/prayer.php

 

[followingtheway]

I would say a novena to that Saint. Usually for me, Novenas come in handy. Except when I usualy loose something, I say “God & St. Anthony help me out here” They haven’t failed me yet.

 

[Paul_theApostle]

*Lord, our God, you graciously chose St. Dymphna as patroness of those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders. She is thus an inspiration and a symbol of charity to the thousands who ask her intercession.

Please grant, Lord, through the prayers of this pure youthful martyr, relief and consolation to all suffering such trials, and especially those for whom we pray. (Here mention those for whom you wish to pray).

We beg you, Lord, to hear the prayers of St. Dymphna on our behalf. Grant all those for whom we pray patience in their sufferings and resignation to your divine will. Please fill them with hope, and grant them the relief and cure they so much desire.

We ask this through Christ our Lord who suffered agony in the garden. Amen*

 

[billcu1]

1. Try this option (PDF File): scborromeo.org/prayers/dymphna.pdf
2. And this: franciscanmissionassoc.org/requests_stdymphna.cfm
3. And this: catholictradition.org/Litanies/litany60.htm
4. Or this: natlshrinestdymphna.org/prayer.php

Can sin interfere with Dymphna and god’s work for those afflicted with mental disorders? Venial or mortal?

Bill

 

[ready]

Can sin interfere with Dymphna and god’s work for those afflicted with mental disorders? Venial or mortal?

Bill

Good St. Dymphna, please intercede for Bill. Obtain from God for him the graces he needs to live constantly in a state of grace so our Lord will be able to work miracles in his life. Bill will not be healthy if he lives in mortal sin so help him to keep from sinning mortally. Help him to work on eliminating his venial sins so he can be the happiest person ever. Thank you for your intercession for Bill, St. Dympna. Help him to be a saint; and well in mind, body and spirit. Amen.

 

[Seven_Spirits]

Quote: “Can sin interfere with Dymphna and god’s work for those afflicted with mental disorders? Venial or mortal?” Unquote: Sin is sin, be that venial or mortal, and we are all sinners no matter what. Even saints had to confess their sins and clean their souls. God is infinitely good, and can forgive us all. Our Lord, King and God, Jesus, gave St. Peter the Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven, the power to forgive us our sins. How fortunate are we not? Instead of having to await the Hour of Death, and spend our lives in fear and uncertainty, the Church was given the remedy to free us from any sin and give us peace. The Sacrament of Confession was never meant to be a punishment or an embarrassment. It is a great gift from God to his Children under the New Law, and as His Chosen People, we should never be afraid to accept any gift from God. They are all unconditionally good, and much better than any of us deserve. Do not be afraid!

1. For additional information: vatican.va/holy_father/john_xxiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_j-xxiii_enc_01071962_paenitentiam_en.html
2. And perhaps: saintaquinas.com/howto_confess.html