Two Prayer Requests

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I have two sets requests, one for myself and a second for a friend.

For myself: I have fallen back into the habit of self-stimulation (masturbation). I know that this sin is always to be avoided, but it is especially bad now because I seem to have lost the power to fight it (three days in a row). I know it is wrong but I need God’s grace for a couple of days so that I can get outside of the addictive cycle. Furthermore, it is possible that I have a sex addiction, in which case I would need to receive greater outside help.

Also for myself: My discipline in the area of finances is slipping; I seem to be going out to eat a lot when I should be making my own meals at home. This is all I can afford at this time. Another area in which my discipline is slipping is that of consuming soda drinks. This might not sound very important, but I tend to have a negative reaction to very much sugar and caffeine. My rule is that I have one caffeinated drink per day (tea) in the morning. But lately I have increased this to three or four sodas.

I would really like God’s help in this. I need to start over again, fresh.

Now, for my friend: Mike, who suffers from alocholism, made a terrible mistake. He got his girlfriend pregnant and they had an abortion. Mike has left the relationship, though is open to seeking reconciliation. Furthermore, he is sorrowful for having been complicit in the abortion (he did not dissuade her from going through with it). My prayer is that they would receive the healing and forgiveness that they need. I would also pray that they could get married and have a family, so that some good could come out of the tragedy.

Thank you very much.

P.S. I was a catechumen in RCIA 2012-13 but dropped out after the Rite of Election.
 
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I have two sets requests, one for myself and a second for a friend.

For myself: I have fallen back into the habit of self-stimulation (masturbation). I know that this sin is always to be avoided, but it is especially bad now because I seem to have lost the power to fight it (three days in a row). I know it is wrong but I need God’s grace for a couple of days so that I can get outside of the addictive cycle. Furthermore, it is possible that I have a sex addiction, in which case I would need to receive greater outside help.

Also for myself: My discipline in the area of finances is slipping; I seem to be going out to eat a lot when I should be making my own meals at home. This is all I can afford at this time. Another area in which my discipline is slipping is that of consuming soda drinks. This might not sound very important, but I tend to have a negative reaction to very much sugar and caffeine. My rule is that I have one caffeinated drink per day (tea) in the morning. But lately I have increased this to three or four sodas.

I would really like God’s help in this. I need to start over again, fresh.

Now, for my friend: Mike, who suffers from alocholism, made a terrible mistake. He got his girlfriend pregnant and they had an abortion. Mike has left the relationship, though is open to seeking reconciliation. Furthermore, he is sorrowful for having been complicit in the abortion (he did not dissuade her from going through with it). My prayer is that they would receive the healing and forgiveness that they need. I would also pray that they could get married and have a family, so that some good could come out of the tragedy.

Thank you very much.

P.S. I was a catechumen in RCIA 2012-13 but dropped out after the Rite of Election.
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Most Divine, I pray that you grant dsully the strength to say no to this sin and help him fight his addictions. Infant Jesus, I pray that you touch this person’s heart with your innocence and purity. Mother Mary, our pure mother, please intercede along with Archangel Michael.

Most Merciful, I pray for Mike and his girlfriend may encounter your mercy. Most loving, please guide them to you. I pray for the unborn baby, that he/she is in your hands.
Mother Mary, Saint Gianna, Saint Maria Gorretti, Saint Philomena, please intercede!

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.

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Praying for you and your friend!

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.
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
I just said a prayer for you and Mike. May you and he love Our Lord with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. God bless you.
 
Lord, grant many graces to dsully in light of this intention, that he may cultivate fortitude and strength in the face of temptations against purity or prudence. Send angels to help with these causes. Also help his friend, Mike, in his struggles in life, that he may receive a Simon to bear his cross, as you had a Simon on the road to Calvary help you. Our Lady and the angels, pray with us. Amen.
 
I pray for you and Mike! :gopray:

Pater noster qui es in caelis:
sanctificetur Nomen Tuum;
adveniat Regnum Tuum;
fiat voluntas Tua,
sicut in caelo, et in terra.
Panem nostrum cotidianum da nobis hodie;
et dimitte nobis debita nostra,
sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris;
et ne nos inducas in tentationem;
sed libera nos a Malo. Amen
 
I found myself starting to sin this morning, but I stopped. I still feel bad that I even started, but I think that God’s grace is upon me. If you have a chance, please continue to remember me in your prayers. I think God can break this addictive cycle. Glory to Him in the highest.
 
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