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Dear Friends:
Several months ago, I asked for your prayers for a very dear friend whose marriage was in crisis. A few months ago, he and his wife separated, as I reported in a post. Thanks be to God, my friend moved back into their home a few days ago. I am "cautiously" optimistic (there are still many delicate matters that are yet to be entirely resolved), as I do not like bad surprises. Yet in spite of the fact that my friend and his wife are not yet "out of the woods," I am very thankful for the progress that has been made. They participated in some weekend encounter followed that was followed up with 6 additional meetings that is sponsored by the Catholic Church and is led by a priest. My friend's wife re-discovered a Catholic understanding of marriage and they both gained important insights that will be of crucial importance to the restoration of their home and marriage. I ask that you share with me in rejoicing and giving thanks to God. Also, please continue to pray for them.
In Christ,
Ryan
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Dear Ryan,
Indeed, we rejoice with you! I pray that their marriage will continue to grow in love. I pray that they will continue to find strength in Christ and the Church, because the family that prays together truly does stay together. May God be praised for this miracle!
Your sister in Christ,
Alice
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May they rediscover their marriage in the Light of the Lord...
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RYAN I KNOW THE LORD IS HEARING OUR AND YOUR PRAYERS FOR THIS COUPLE ! FATHER IN THE NAME OF JESUS , I ASK THAT THIS COUPLE GROW IN THEIR FAITH IN YOU AND THEy BE LOVING YOU AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER MORE AND MORE EACH DAY ! THANK YOU FATHER FOR BRINGING THEM TOGETHER ! THANK YOU FATHER , IN THE NAME OF OUR SAVIOUR JESUS ! AMEN . / John
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I rejoice with you Ryan and I pray that your friends' marriage will become stronger and stronger each and every day. May they enjoy the protection of the Holy Family. Lord have mercy on your servants and protect them who are the earthly image of Your relationship with Your Church!
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Paraclesis -
Sixth Chant
Before the Lord, I pour out my supplication; to Him I complain about my sorrow, for my soul is filled with iniquity and my life close to the Abyss. Therefore, like Jonah, I cry out: "Raise me from corruption, O my God!"
R. O most holy Theotokos, save us!
--O Virgin, beseech your Lord and your Son who delivered himself to death and saved my nature from death and corruption to which it had been bound, that He may deliver me from the hands of the enemy.
R. O most holy Theotokos, save us!
--I believe, O Virgin, that through your intercession you save and protect my life, dispelling many temptations and casting out the cunning snares of the devil. Now I implore you without
ceasing: Deliver me from my corrupting passions.
R. O most holy Theotokos, save us!
--O Maiden, you have been given to us as a wall behind which we may seek refuge, as a perfect means of salvation for our souls, as a joy in our tribulations, for we always find delight in your light. O Lady, save us always from every danger and evil desire.
--Glory be to the Father +, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
--Behold how sick I am: I lie upon my bed, and there is no healing for me. I come to you in your goodness, for you have given birth to the Savior of the World. Deliver me from my disease and raise me from the pain of my affliction.
Kontakion (Tone 6)
O gentle protectress of Christians, unfailing advocate before the Creator, do not despise the prayerful voice of sinners, but in your goodness, hasten to assist us who trustfully cry out to you: "Inspire us to prayer and hasten to hear our supplications. Intercede always, O Mother of God, in behalf of those who honor you."
--Let us be attentive. Peace + be with all. Wisdom! Be attentive!
R. Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth, sing praise to his Name! Give to Him glorious praise!
--Let us pray to the Lord.
R. Lord, have mercy!
--For You are holy, our God, and You dwell in the holy place, and we glorify You, Father +, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever.
R. Amen.
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