2012-02-18

spiritual help for a marriage in trouble

O Lord, tonight send your angels to touch the hearts of those that have been joined in the sacrament of matrimony but are troubled and in pain; fill them with love for Thee; strengthen and reunite them in peace, love, and harmony; help restore their bonds and overcome any difficulties they may face. Love heals all things. Love never fails. Let love prevail in them and between them. Amen.

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O Lord give me strength and wisdom to endure these trials, complete the tasks assigned to me, and not succumb to dark clouds of sadness and anxiety that have come upon me. Without Your blessings, my shortcomings are overwhelming. Send an angel to surround my family with heavenly wings to survive the storm that swirls arounds us. Help us to know Your love and to put our trust in You. O Lord hear my cry through the night and even into the morning.  Amen.

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O Lord, when arms that were available to hold us; when hands that were available to help; and when a voice that offered encouraging words are no longer within our reach, comfort us so that we are not lost in despair and heartache. Transform our sadness into loving memories that we can cherish. We know, as you have taught us, that all separation from our loved ones is temporary, if we have loved truly - whether in this world or that to come, it is love that is eternal. O Lord, remind us of that love and bring peace to our minds and hearts. For those of us with fragile faith, give us evidence of love so that in our despair we can continue in loving ways until we all come to that place filled with your presence, your light, your love. And if there is anything that we have done or continue to do that gets in the way of that love, be kind and have mercy in the removal of all obstacles among loved ones.- whether in this world or that to come, it is love that is eternal. O Lord remind us of that love and peace to our minds and hearts. For those of us with fragile faith, give us evidence of love so that in our despair we can continue in loving ways until we all come to that place filled with your presence, your light, your love. And if thereis anything that we have done or continue to do that gets in the way pf thatlove, be kind and have mercy in the removal of all obstacles to dwelling in love and among loved ones.  Amen.
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Fr John-Brian Paprock
February 15-18, 2012