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Let's Pray for Our Marriages

Help Us, O Holy Mother

Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, May 12, 2011 10:00 AM

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image: Cameron Smith

My heart has been aching for our Faith & Family community in recent weeks.

I have noticed a lot of pain, a lot of heartache, in the comments of recent Coffee Talks (especially in the marriage and NFP threads).

I thought it might be a good idea for us to pray together ... especially for our marriages. Will you join me in a novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for this intention, beginning today? I will post reminders here on the blog for the nine days.

O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially for the women of the Faith & Family community. Bless our marriages, bless our husbands, heal our hearts, and make us strong.

We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever.

Amen.

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Posted by sheo on Thursday, May 12, 2011 10:06 AM (EDT):

I’m in!  Thank you, Danielle!  This is a great idea.

Btw, I love that picture.  I bought the set when you originally posted on the artist.  Off to check and see if he has anything new.

 
Posted by Hallie Lord on Thursday, May 12, 2011 10:19 AM (EDT):

What a wonderful idea, Danielle! My prayers will be with all the beautiful Faith and Family families!

 
Posted by Bonnie on Thursday, May 12, 2011 10:35 AM (EDT):

Thank you, Danielle!  I am in, too.  I, also felt sad reading the hurt and suffering.  No one better than our Blessed Mother to intercede for us and our marriages.

 
Posted by Mary B on Thursday, May 12, 2011 10:42 AM (EDT):

I’m in!

 
Posted by Helen on Thursday, May 12, 2011 11:05 AM (EDT):

Brilliant idea. I have been praying for a lot of the people who have shared their struggles.

 
Posted by William O'Leary on Thursday, May 12, 2011 11:12 AM (EDT):

My Wife and I are in! grin  This is a great idea.  Thanks for being inspired!

 
Posted by Gina on Thursday, May 12, 2011 11:12 AM (EDT):

What a wonderful idea.  I am in!!!

 
Posted by Monica on Thursday, May 12, 2011 11:24 AM (EDT):

Wonderful! Thank you! I’m in too.

 
Posted by kate on Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:02 PM (EDT):

Great idea. I’m in.

 
Posted by Maureen on Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:23 PM (EDT):

Just what is needed for us all.

 
Posted by Kathleen on Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:02 PM (EDT):

I will join in on the novena as well….perfect timing:)
Prayers for all!

 
Posted by Lina MGM on Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:17 PM (EDT):

praying smile

 
Posted by Kristina M on Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:24 PM (EDT):

Feeling better that someone is praying for “me.” Thanks. Paying it forward now.

 
Posted by Denise on Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:52 PM (EDT):

Beautiful idea and beautiful prayer!

 
Posted by Sus on Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:54 PM (EDT):

I’m in too. Thank you!

 
Posted by Emily on Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:54 PM (EDT):

Thank you for doing this. I will appreciate the reminders as well. smile  this is beautiful!

 
Posted by Molly on Thursday, May 12, 2011 2:05 PM (EDT):

Thanks Danielle!  I would love to join in on the novena!

 
Posted by Susie on Thursday, May 12, 2011 3:23 PM (EDT):

I’m in, and I will also try to have the guts to pray for strong and holy marriages during the intercessions at our daily Mass.

 
Posted by Cheryl on Thursday, May 12, 2011 3:30 PM (EDT):

I am in and I appreciate the prayers.

 
Posted by Sparki777 on Thursday, May 12, 2011 3:32 PM (EDT):

Praying along with everybody…

 
Posted by Anna on Thursday, May 12, 2011 4:41 PM (EDT):

I’m in; great idea!

 
Posted by Terri on Thursday, May 12, 2011 4:42 PM (EDT):

I’m praying.

 
Posted by TracyE on Thursday, May 12, 2011 5:48 PM (EDT):

Oh Danielle!  You just answered a prayer.  My husband returns to our family in 9 days after a 7 year incarceration.  My plan tonight was to begin a novena for our marriage and the transition our family will make as we joyfully welcome him home and find our new “normal” with our family reunited!!

 
Posted by kristine on Thursday, May 12, 2011 9:23 PM (EDT):

I’m in for sure. So many I know are struggling with their marital relationships. I don’t know if it’s just that we’re at THAT age ... but it hasn’t escaped the younger set either. I will pray for the marriages of those that I love, those I know who are struggling, those with strong unions and for those on this blog who have expressed their needs. I also, as always, will pray for my own marriage.

 
Posted by Dawn on Thursday, May 12, 2011 9:36 PM (EDT):

Count me in, too!  Thank you.  This is so needed.  Some of the recent posts have been weighing heavy on my mind and heart.  Like you said, so much pain and heartache.  So sad. Let the novena begin!  Thank you again.

 
Posted by Sandra on Thursday, May 12, 2011 10:45 PM (EDT):

I’m in, and have it scheduled too!

 
Posted by Claudia on Friday, May 13, 2011 2:56 AM (EDT):

Thank you Danielle ! This is exactly what I needed. I’ll join the novena and pray for us all.

 
Posted by kim on Friday, May 13, 2011 2:27 PM (EDT):

Thank you for this. praying along with everyone.

 
Posted by anonymous on Friday, May 13, 2011 2:32 PM (EDT):

Thank you Danielle, for initiating this and for the daily reminders.  I’ve also been heartbroken reading what many women are experiencing in their marriages, and am also in a pretty difficult and painful time with my own husband/marriage right now.  Praying for us all!

 
Posted by CP on Friday, May 13, 2011 5:50 PM (EDT):

I’ve joined too. DH and I have been struggling financially for years and we’re having to decide if we through in the towel with his business or if we stick it through. It’s great to know that we’re all praying together. It gives me great hope! Thanks Danielle for the great idea and reminders too.

 
Posted by @PrayerChristian on Sunday, Sep 11, 2011 8:38 AM (EDT):

What a great idea. Thanks for posting this. I missed the date when you did the original novena, but I’ll start my own right now!


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