Bless our Marriage

We thank you our Lord, for the love you have implanted in our hearts.

Bless our marriage with peace and happiness and make our love fruitful for your Glory and our joy both here on earth and in eternity. amen.

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The Miracle Prayer

Lord Jesus, I come before Thee, just as I am, I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me. In Thy Name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. I give Thee my entire self, Lord Jesus, I accept Thee as my Lord God and Savior. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul, and spirit.

Come Lord Jesus, cover me with Thy Precious Blood, and fill me with Thy Holy Spirit, I love Thee Lord Jesus, I praise Thee Lord Jesus, I thank Thee Jesus, I shall follow Thee every day of my life. Amen.

Mary, My Mother, Queen of Peace, all the Angels and Saints, please help me. Amen.

Say this prayer faithfully, no matter how you feel. When you come to the point where you sincerely mean each word with all your heart, Jesus will change your whole life in a very special way. You will see.

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Amazing Picture that HEALS

Thousand claim a simple picture of Christ on the cross brought them years of good luck and miracle cures.

The copy of the picture could change your life too. If you really believe it can. It's not a work of art, but the spirit is there, says Father.

Ricardo La Paz, who passed out hundreds of copies of the photo to his parishioners in Cadiz, Spain after his mother was cured of a blood disease.

Albert Hennings, a chicago area barber, claims his photo has brought him and his family good luck since he hung it in his home five years ago.

"My cousin won the Illinois lottery when she rubbed her tickers on the picture. Hannings gave him in the hospital.

Frozen Hell

Other claims of the good fortune and divine intervention come from all part of the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

A Russian sentenced to labor in Siberia ten years ago, credits a wallet sized copy of the photo for helping him survive fire years in a frozen hell.

Jose Benito, a Los Angeles cab driver, believes a snapshot- sized copy of the pictures saved his life and he lives of two passengers in a head on collision with a truck.

Good Job

Steve Mason was a stree person in 1985, panhandling in Seattle when a woman handed him battered copy of the picture.

The change in my luck was miraculous, "he said. "I'd barelywa;ked 50 feet when I was offered a job as a dishwasher in a small restaurant. Two weeks later, I got a good job as a construction worker and have been doing great since."

Mason says "the most remarkable thing was that his entire attitude change."

I was on the streets because I didn't care. "He explains."I was depressed after the death of my wife and didn't care if I live ir died. "But that changed the moment I touched the picture."

A Sun investigation indicates the original crucifix is in Baldassaro,  a tiny village in southern Sicily. It was made by an arts and crafts worker in an old age home in early 1960's.

The old woman who made the crucifix died in a short while after completing it. Within six months iit was credited with a series of miracles. Then a young girl took a picture of it and sent it to her mother in Rome. Within days, the woman was cured of lung cancer.

Convinced

Other cures and miracles were attributed to the picture and before long photocopies of it were being passed around. Amazingly, the miracles continued with the copies.

Copies of the picture started showing up in souveneir stores in Rome during the late 60's where tourist from all parts of Europe and America bought copies. Since then, the photo has been copied and re--copied dozens perhaps hundreds of times, says Fortunato.

Father La PAz says his mother got her picture during 1970's from a friend.

An American bishop who asked that his name not be used sayd he's convinced the photo does possesses a power to heal.

- John Justice April 16, 2000- SUN - 19

Prayer for Salvation

Holy name of Jesus save me. Holy Blood of Jesus cover and protect me. Holy

throne of Jesus, fence and surround me. Holy cross of Jesus light me and

guide me. Holy wounds of Jesus heals and hide me, forgive me. Mama MAry

pray for me. Holy Spirit dwells in me.

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Prayer to overcome temptation

Lord God, you know the temptations I'm facing. You know how they weaken my will, distress my heart and wound my conscience. For my temptations make me so painfully aware of my own weakness that sometimes I find it difficult even to come before you in prayer, knowing how unworthy I am of your goodness.

But you are a God of love and forgiveness, a God of strength and hope, and our faith in you is our rock in times of trials. That's why I lift my eyes to you and I pray with David: "From the end of the earth will I cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

Though the waves of temptation threaten to overwhelm me, bear with me, faithful God, strengthen my heart and sharpen my will until the storm passes and the sea is calm again. And even if I stumble on the way, do not let me fall, but stay by my side until all my stumbling blocks are torn to pieces and I can find peace in my soul again.

Just like you were with your son Jesus in the wilderness, be with me in this trial and use this temptation for my growth. You have the power to turn even evil into good. It's not in my own strength, but in yours I trust, my Lord. This is my battle, not yours. Help me fight it so I can rejoice in victory.

AMEN

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Prayer in time of depression, doubt and confusion

Father God, in this world of conflict and confusion, my mind is torn apart by questions and doubts that steal my sleep at night and rob me of my peace during the day. But you are my light, the One who lights my flickering candle and keeps it burning. You know all the darkest corners of my soul, the things I try to hide even from myself, and you love me as I am. The stench of my sins did not drive you away from me, but you filled my heart with a strong desire to be healed and a deep longing for you.

That's why I come before you today and I pray with all my heart: show me the way out of this labyrinth, don't let go of my hand, so that even if I walk through a dark tunnel, I can still feel the warm touch of your hand guiding me. You are the light that gave light to my eyes, the love that gave love to my soul. In you I lack nothing, in you nothing can harm me, in you my victory is complete. Bring me to you and keep me by your heart.

Father, I know I am weak. My weakness is my pain and my torment. I can feel it every day, it's like a poison coming from inside and I am so weary of fighting it. But I am yours and that is my only consolation, the thought that gives me rest and strength to carry on. I am yours and to you I pray: Father, take care of what is yours. Take this burden off my shoulders, don't let me carry it alone.

I have put my soul in your hands, keep it safe. Release me from the grip of my own mind, protect me from my own destructive thoughts. I cannot do it without your help. You have walked this way of thorns yourself and you have carried the cross until the end. Help me do the same and never forsake me. You alone know what lies ahead. Remain in me, so that I can overcome the world and taste the joy you have prepared for your beloved.

In the name of our beloved Jesus Christ.

AMEN

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Prayer for Husband and Wife

Prayer for Husband and Wife

Keep us, Lord, from pettiness, let us be thoughtful in word and deed. Help us to put away pretense and face each other in deep trust without fear or self pity. Let us be done with fault findings and be quick to discover the best in every situation. Guard us from ill temper and hasty judgement. Encourage us to take time for all things to grow calm, serene and gentle. Help us to be swift with kind words. Teach us never to ignore, never to hurt, never to take each other for granted. Engrave charity and compassion on our hearts.

Oh Mary, conceived without original sin, Pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen. 

          Heavenly Father, I thank you for my husband. I thank you for all that he does on a daily basis to keep our family stable. I pray that you would continue to grace him to do all that you have purposed for him to do, and that your will for his life would be made clear.

I pray that you would grant him wisdom and knowledge so that he can make Godly decisions in our home, and at his work place.

I pray that he would find favor wherever he goes, and that he would be a blessing to everyone he meets. Help him to be a Godly husband to me, and a Godly father to our children.

Let him be a man of influence for you. Let others look upon him and see the hope of your glory.

Enable him to see himself as you see him, he is more than a conquer, and he can do all things through your strength. Father, silence all other voices in his mind, and his social circle that would tear him down and give him confidence and boldness in you Lord.

Help him to come to know you more and more every day, and to seek your face and not the approval of man. Teach him to hear and follow your voice, in Jesus name, Amen.

          Father God, help me to be a better husband to my wife. Teach me how to make her my number one priority and demonstrate to her true value. Let my actions and decisions be trust worthy, and fair. Show me how to listen to her and welcome her counsel in my times of decision making.

Make me aware of any plan, or scheme the enemy has launched against my wife so that I may stand against the adversary by the power of your might. Help me to be a lover of your word so that I may fight the enemy's attacks with your word!

Teach me not be overbearing where she is concerned, and never demanding. But instead show me how to demonstrate your perfect love to her. Help me to love her as you love the

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Building a Marriage of Faith

COMMITMENT 1

I commit to personally grow in Christ for the rest of my life.

Drawing closer to God in your marriage begins with your personal relationship with Him alone.

COMMITMENT 2

I commit to our marriage to life and to work to solve all problems that arise.

Problems come, but when you face them with the goal and confidence of resolution, you can grow closer together in the process.

COMMITMENT 3

I commit to be faithful to my spouse in both mind and action.

Trust develops and problems are avoided when you decide, "My spouse is the only one I will allow myself to think about in this way."

COMMITMENT 4

I commit to communicate- no matter what.

Even when you'd rather do anything else, decide when and how you will talk through difficult issues.

COMMITMENT 5

I commit to be a servant to my spouse.

Be willing to serve each other in thoughts and actions that promote mutual dependence and appreciation.

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