By Kirby Robinson
Due to my schedule this week, a repeat blog is being posted.
We are facing some uncertain times. Common folk are struggling with serious issues like unemployment, fear of losing their homes, and health issues. So I think it's time to focus on some prayers that will help people deal with their daily struggles.
Most of these prayers will be familiar to my Catholic friends, but you don't have to be a Catholic to recite them. You can do these throughout your hectic day or if you have a rosary you can work it along with the prayers. It's suggested you read them all, and for those who have employment and/or health issues, please scroll down.
At the end of this blog you will see BASIC HOUSE CLEANSING instructions. This has been added for those of you who are having trouble at home.
PRAYERS TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
It is said that when Mary is honored, her Son is duly acknowledged, loved and glorified, and His commandments are observed. To venerate Mary correctly means to acknowledge her Son, for she is the Mother of God. To love her means to love Jesus, for she is always the Mother of Jesus.
WE FLY TO YOUR PATRONAGE
We fly to your patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
MARY, MOTHER OF GRACE
Mary, Mother of grace, Mother of mercy, shield me from the enemy and receive me at the hour of my death.
HOLY MARY, HELP THE HELPLESS
Holy Mary, help the helpless, strengthen the fearful, comfort the sorrowful, pray for the people, plead for the clergy, intercede for all women consecrated to God; may all who keep your sacred commemoration experience the might of your assistance.
REMEMBER, O MOST GRACIOUS VIRGIN MARY [THE “MEMORARE”]
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 with this confidence, I fly to 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.
PRAYER FOR THE GRACE TO HELP OTHERS
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, let me sow pardon. Where there is friction, let me sow union. Where there is error, let me sow truth. Where there is doubt, let me sow faith. Where there is despair, let me sow hope. Where there is darkness, let me sow light. Where there is sadness, let me sow joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. It is in dying that we are born to eternal life. [St. Francis of Assisi]
PRAYER FOR EMPLOYMENT
Blessed Anthony, our intercessor in times of need, you gave yourself as a tireless worker in the vineyard of the Lord. By our labor we produce the things needed for human life. So our work is honorable and holy and makes perfect the work of God's creation.
Pray that I may find work which enhances my human dignity, draws me closer to God, and makes my life, as was yours, a real service to my fellow men.
Provide for me while I am in this trial of unemployment. I need your help, blessed friend. Come to my aid.
PRAYER FOR THE RESTORATION OF HEALTH
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I come to ask You for the gift of restored health that I may serve You more faithfully and love You more sincerely. I want to be well if it is Your will and redounds to Your glory.
If on the other hand it is Your will that my sickness continue, I want to bear it with patience. If in Your divine wisdom I am to be restored to health and strength, I will strive to show my gratitude by a constant and faithful service rendered to You, my loving Savior and Redeemer, and my God.
PRAYER TO GOD, THE SOURCE OF HEALTH
God our Father, source of all health, be near those who suffer in the time of weakness and pain; relieve them of their burden and heal them, if it be Your will.
Give peaceful sleep to those who need rest for soul and body, and be with them in their hours of silence. Bless those who know not what another day will bring.
Make them ready for whatever it may be. Whether they must stand, or sit or be confined, grant them a strong spirit.
Inspire with Your love those who bring healing and care to the suffering. May they bestow Your gifts of health and strength wherever they go. Grant this prayer, through Christ our Lord.
PRAYER FOR HEALTH, WISDOM & A SENSE OF HUMOR
O Lord, give me a good digestion as well as something to digest.
Give me health of body as well as the sense to keep it healthy. Give me a holy soul, O Lord, which keeps its eyes on beauty and purity, so that it will not be daunted on seeing sin.
Give me a soul that knows nothing of boredom, groans, and sighs. Never let me be overly concerned for this inconstant thing that I call me.
Lord, give me a sense of humor, so that I may take some happiness from this life, and share it with others.
Basic House Cleansing
Bury a small crucifix at all 4 corners of your property—north, south, east, & west corners, saying the Lord's Prayer 3 times and also rebuking the power & authority of any demonic forces on that property 3 times, for each of the 4 corners. Then if you could say the same thing, the Lord's Prayer and the rebuking, in each room of the house 3 times. Unless it's a really heavy hitting spirit, doing this should be of great help.
If you are Catholic, be sure that you keep up with your faith, attending mass and confession. If you have a rosary, then certainly be working it and especially saying the Hail Mary, but when you're done with each Hail Mary, add the following line: "cover me with your spiritual armor." And, if you don't have a rosary, please get one, any rosary will do, and ask a priest to bless it. Then make sure you keep that rosary on you at all times. When you feel the spiritual dark forces encroaching on you hold it and recite the Hail Mary with the added line.