God bless you and your family, Michael. So many marriages are under attack in these dark days......my only advice would be in regard to sacramentals; maybe, if your wife is agreeable, see the priest together for a blessing ~ and there is a custom of having a bell in the house to help dispel troubles, if you will. My husband & I keep a bell that has been blessed-exorcised in our living room. It may sound silly, but the ringing of a blessed bell has a "air clearing" effect, and our homes are domestic churches, so....
Michael, I can relate more than you know. I have been through almost the same situations and my pancreas, liver and kidneys are not good. But I am not worried. We must be careful of what goes in our bodies...but I never was. Just bless your food before you eat it . I never really believed it but I do now. Also St Michael Chaplet has changed my life...St Dymphna also for anxiety and mental disease. Surrender means to give everything to God. Do not be afraid. I will pray for you in my nightly prayers. Sometimes the fight is actually in us, against ourselves and we cannot get through this alone. there is a 12 step group for people who turn to food as others turn to alcohol and other things. Stay in today, do not project to tomorrow. Forgive me if I am too forward with my words, but I truly understand. Thank you all for your prayers....
Lmf I just was saying this about the bells. They reset us. But they are gone in so many places. Churches were built according to a plan which with the steeples, had a healing affect. I was reading about this. Now Churches, not all, no longer heal us. Incredible I just read your reply when I am just hearing this myself thank u
Thank you, thank you all, dear forum members, I am reading all your compassionate and thoughtful posts thoroughly and am very moved. I realise that I am too emotional and weak and not manly, but I cannot change it at the moment. Won't be able to respond or click the 'like' button much anymore, as today my Strive 21 program starts with which I hope to reduce my online time, whilst remaining in purity. I am very very thankful to this forum, to all of you. You remain in my daily rosaries. Last night's family rosary was offered for you all and your families and loved ones. God bless! PS: I have taken in all your wonderful advice and have copied some of the key points to a word document. Many many thanks! God bless!
Making the Sign of the Cross with reverence is very powerful too in the spiritual battle. I do it numerous times during the day and find it very effective and helpful in all sorts of ways.
Just catching up here. I pray for you all who are fighting the demons with bravery. Michael you have been given good advice on restraining your reactions and on living in state of forgiveness. Our Lady says that families are under attack so trust in God's help and turn everything over to prayer. Take every opportunity to thank your wife for the positive things she does for the family. Ultimately surrender yourself and your family to Jesus and ask him to take care of everything. Thank you for your prayers. I certainly appreciate them. I will continue to pray for you also Sanctus and all here. God bless Mary
Prayers today for all on the forum . I was thinking last night about St Padre Pio and the massive crowds who came to see him with the most horrendous, huge Crosses. Many people recieved miraculous healing and help. But all who had open hearts went away helped in some way . What would he say to everyone on the forum with these really big Crosses? 'Pray, hope and don't worry! It's as simple as that , take it to the Lord in prayer. The Holy Spirit sits within us with wise advise
I was vvery interested in the posts about sleeplessness and also about the effects of bells in healing this. I love to listen to the bells of St Anne Beaupre on utube. I must try this before bed at night Sleeplessness is just part of getting older I think. My older brother is like Count Dracula the way he stays awake at night . But the last few nights I have been sleeping like a log. 8 9 hours, thank God. It makes such a difference
In the midst of our biggest struggles in our marriage, we went the priest and renewed our marriage vows. A little kick in the face to the evil one and his love of divorce. It certainly strengthened us in our marital situation. It’s still not easy, but despair and divorce language left our mouths and we are fighting for it more than ever. I do believe it’s an intense spiritual battle, because some things are so bizarre.
He said, “Did you notice that lately, I have been giving you a lot more suffering than usual? It is always to save a soul.” “I will tell you something beautiful. Together, we are walking slowly towards the New Era of Peace, which is almost here. You should be very happy.” https://afterthewarning.com/message...st/18/our-lord-delays-messages-for-the-world/ We are like lightning rods.
I belive every marriage has its very negative times. Times of great suffering. The problem nowadays is divorce is offered as a solution and we are all infected with this option as an escape. It isn't unless one is dealing with physical violence and danger for children. I think people are very sad and heartbroken after divorce. A marriage is worth fighting for.
Marriage is a vocation. It is the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. I believe that a validly married couple can call on those graces and God will bestow them on the couple at any time, but especially in time of need.
