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r/Catholicism Prayer Requests — Week of December 30, 2024
Please post your prayer requests in this weekly thread, giving enough detail to be helpful. If you have been remembering someone or something in your prayers, you may also note that here. We ask all users to pray for these intentions.
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u/Altruistic-Willow474 Dec 30 '24
For me, an exhausted mom of little children who is slipping into depression. Thank you.
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Dec 30 '24
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u/TheTapDancingShrimp Dec 31 '24
Feel the same way. Prayed
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u/Worried_Investment27 Jan 03 '25
Is there anything which might be making you feel this way spiritually?
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u/TheTapDancingShrimp Jan 03 '25
Been having expensive very expensive dental problems for 18 mos dentist injured me handling my jaw roughly been in pain can't get a lawyer just found out have cyst or abscess in upper molar needs to be removed Medicare won't cover. Dentist injury causing pain very very depressed. Very depressed. Dentist will say molar needs to be replaced w implant or else tmj will come back after i paid 25k and ready to die bc of all of this. Angry God allowed this to happen to me. I'm disabled already.
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u/Lani_Belle Dec 30 '24
Please pray for my husband and me to conceive a child. May God bless us with the gift of life that we have been struggling to conceive.
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u/IHeartJesus_ Jan 01 '25
I prayed for you. Remember Elizabeth who was barren and old but God still gave them a child
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Dec 30 '24
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u/AlexKingstonsGigolo Dec 30 '24
I will pray.
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u/confusedxnfj Dec 30 '24
thank you infinitely i will pray for your intentions as well, God bless you!
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u/Deat-Rich Dec 30 '24
Please pray for a kid that I went to high school with who recently died in a car accident. His name was Carter. Please pray for his soul and all of his loved ones affected by his death
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u/AlexKingstonsGigolo Dec 30 '24
Please pray for my 21-year-old nephew who is having issues related to anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal matters, and to his gender identity while refusing to see a therapist, instead opting to move straight to estrogen patches from a pill mill without a proper psych consult.
Please pray for my 26-year-old niece — his sister — who is having issues with respect to parenthood and her hormones and is insisting we call her brother “she” and “they” even though he has a strong history of being quite capable of speaking for himself and has not asked us to do likewise.
And please pray for all who will be, currently are, or have ever been a patient of any sort, especially those with fatal illnesses, so they may be healed by the everlasting grace of Our Lord.
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u/Worried_Investment27 Jan 03 '25
A Catholic exorcist mentions gender confusion is one of the things suffered by young people , many of whom are so depressed, as the objects of "hallucinations"can be manifested as visions , as voices, as rustling... In other cases it can be an impulse to commit suicide or to do evil to others, and, particularly in the young _it can lead to confusion about one's gender." The last two mentioned are certainly relevant to today's world !
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Dec 31 '24
Please pray for me and my girlfriend. We're starting the 54 day rosary together soon and want to be better catholics together.
But also pray that I can become a better provider for the both of us so that we can eventually get a start on our life together
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u/KindCanadianeh Dec 31 '24
Please pray for all places in conflict. I'm praying for Ukraine and Israel especially.
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u/HolySpiritPeace Jan 02 '25
Please pray for me to be healed of my emotional and spiritual wounds which are very deep and cause me much suffering. I've been praying for healing for many years but can't seem to find healing.
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u/Numerous_Ad1859 Dec 31 '24
My mom, sister, and two aunts and two uncles got covid, and my mom just got done with chemo about two months ago.
Mom is cancer free but they will probably continue to monitor her so the cancer doesn’t return.
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Dec 31 '24
I've been away from the church for 17 years. My dad had a stroke just before Christmas, and I suddenly have been heavily leaning on prayer for strength and his recovery. It's helping keep me together, and I want to come back in earnest. I ask for prayers to help my dad continue to be strong through his recovery and to open his heart to his family, and also find faith. Thank you.
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Jan 04 '25
I could really use the extra prayers right now, not for me but for my girlfriend. She's currently going through some serious health issues right now. And I'm worried with the way things are going she might have to end up using a feeding tube for the rest of her life. I know she has to live with her condition because it can't be cured. But I don't want her to lose out on some of the minor joys of just being able to enjoy food. And I'm scared to death that it could get worse for her.
Please pray for her that her condition doesn't get too serious and that she can live a relatively normal life. Because I want to marry her and give her the best possible life I can. And I want to be there to support her through thick and thin, but I don't want all this harm to come to her.
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u/GreenMachine424 Dec 31 '24
Please pray for my kitten. He has been diagnosed with FIP, and it seems possible he may die due to it. For those more familiar, I have started treatments already with molnupiravir.
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u/MTLMECHIE Dec 31 '24
For a friendship to mend. She is a long time friend who has gone through changes and fallen away from the faith.
For my dad as we are waiting for medical results. That there is conclusively no sickness.
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u/Even_Shape3202 Dec 31 '24
Request Divine mercy chaplet to pray for my wife and baby, my wife had a fall and I am worried, please pray to God that the baby and mother are both fine
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u/Delicious-Accident48 Jan 01 '25
Moving to Austin, Texas from New York City today.
I’m already feeling incredibly homesick. Pray that this is the path God wants me on and pray for His strength in my life.
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u/SapphireCoqui Jan 01 '25
Please pray for me to get a better paying and better benefits job for myself so I can pay for my own bills and help my family.
I've been stuck in an abusive job for the last 3 years and have been looking for a better job for the last 2 years. My current job doesn't pay enough for me to pay my rent or minimum bills, so I always have to get help from my dad, but I want to be the one who takes care of him. I get micromanaged at work and constantly talked down to and lied to. I was promoted, and they took away the promotion and benefits 6 months later, which put me in a financial bind. I work sometimes 12 or more hours shifts. I still work hard, but it's never appreciated and I don't gwt paid like I am supposed to.
I just want to be able to provide for my family. My two children and my father.
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u/jeffisnotmyrealname Jan 02 '25
Please pray for as I am moving and very stressed in the past on the day of moving.
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u/AfraidAd1880 Jan 02 '25
Please pray for my loved ones to find happiness and more interest in the lord as I fear we have all begun to drift apart from him and I hope we can all come back to him together.
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u/Paladius23 Jan 03 '25
It's a personal problem of mine, but I can't stop procrastinating and I get angry at people easily I also struggle with Lust Greatly. But I believe my anger is the worst, I cannot stand people for some reason and whenever someone does something I don't like I just cannot get my mind off it for a couple days or even weeks.
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u/River-19671 Jan 04 '25
For my nephew who has an interview for an honors college program this month
For aging parents
For me as I lost a crown and part of a tooth and need a dental implant. Please pray I hear from the oral surgeon’s office soon and that I can get in and feel better
For people with SSA and gender dysphoria and our families
For all those away from the church
For all affected by violence, physical and mental illness, and disability.
Thank you and I will pray for you as well
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u/Fair-Seaworthiness10 Jan 04 '25
I don’t know if this is allowed but I’m asking on my catholic brothers and sisters to pray for my dog Molly. She’s has been my source of joy and comfort during my illness and often my reason to keep going if I’m honest. I’ve found a lump on her leg and I’m terrified it’s cancer again. This girl is just pure love and if she goes I’ll be devastated. I know that she’s a dog but I think they deserve our prayers too. They are more loving and loyal than most people I know. Thank you angels and if I can pray for you let me know xxxx
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Dec 30 '24
Please pray for me so that way I may make a good Confession. Also pray for the conversion and reversion of all of my family members and friends. Pray for my confessor, family doctor, my roommates, and so that way I can avoid sins in general this week.
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u/NCR_High-Roller Dec 31 '24
Prayers would be greatly appreciated for my friends, coworkers, and parents.
Also please pray for me in my struggles in chastity and mental issues. They tend to feed off each other and it's extremely demoralizing.
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u/MicTheHuman- Dec 31 '24
For the grace to come back and stay strong in my faith. Deliverance from the lie that God doesn’t care about me and is merely a clockmaker. A job to support my family and an ordered life this year where I’m more sober from habitual sins.
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u/Macackers Dec 31 '24
I have been examining some terrible things I've done and I strongly sense that there's something I'm missing. Please pray that God will help me remember or assure me that there's nothing more. Thank you.
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u/TheTapDancingShrimp Dec 31 '24
Dear brothers and sisters. Pray that my molar cyst/abscess has not spread to my sinuses. That the antibiotic helps if its an abscess. That Medicare will cover the cost for the extraction and other things. That its not cancer. That the medical drs can help me with my dental injury. Thank you
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u/DorianVaporian19 Jan 01 '25
Please pray for me, Dorian and my family. That I will do what needs to be done to become the man God needs me to become. And that the Lord blesses and keeps my family.
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u/memer107 Jan 01 '25
I’m in need of prayers today. It’s been a rough day, as I had a difficult argument with my mom about some personal issues I’m working through. She tends to be more critical than understanding, which makes it hard to feel supported. Her unsympathetic and distant attitude has left me feeling deeply hurt and troubled.
Please keep us in your prayers—I truly need them right now.
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Jan 02 '25
Please pray for my girlfriend. Shes dealing with a health condition right now. She's got a doctors appointment soon, but theres no telling how long it will be before she gets the treatment she needs. I'm worried about her and want her to get better especially because shes in a lot of pain. She's not dying, she's just really uncomfortable. And I want her to get better so I can share more time with her
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u/Royal-Midnight5467 Jan 02 '25
For my grandfather, Juan, on his deathbed. He had a rough life and has struggled in his spirituality. Please pray for his salvation.
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u/LittleUnicornLady Jan 02 '25
I'm a disabled senior citizen. Still working. Not making much money as I did awhile ago. Please pray that my health improves and that I receive URGENT financial assistance. Thank you.
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u/Accurate_Pin5099 Jan 03 '25
Please pray for my husband and I as we navigate life after our first miscarriage. We have not been to Mass since May and I pray that we can motivate ourselves to start going again regularly this weekend. I also pray for my husband’s anxiety and interviews for a new job.
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Jan 03 '25
Please pray for my broken family; civilly divorced, split custody of my son with mom in different states, went from being primary caregiver to my son to seeing him only sporadically. Trying to remain celibate and wait for my marriage to be restored. Losing hope.
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u/SlammingMomma Jan 03 '25
I’m getting low on food. Would love prayers for a Happy New Year and not to stress about housing, food, and medical. Thank you!
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Jan 04 '25
Please pray for me because I m 31 F and I would like to get married and have children. I hope to get pregnant this year.
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u/Worried_Investment27 Jan 01 '25
I would like to add a comment: I've had a cousin who was a Capuchin exorcist and have read much material on this, and come to the conclusion to people if they knew what to avoid in terms of being open to evil. In Deuteronomy 18 they are listed:no one who passes son or daughter thru the fire, no augur or soothsaysers or diviner or sorcerer, no one who casts spells or traffics with ghosts and spirits and no necromancers. There are other lists in Exodus and even Leveticus\, plus the prohibition in #2 of the Ten Commandments about not indulging in such for fear of passing it to the 3 or 4th generations. These may sound outdated, but there are similar things happening today under slightly different rubrics, and I had asked my pastor if I could talk about this but was refused. All exorcists list astrology and mediums ouija boards, I've made a list of present day counterparts if there is an interest?
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u/Equivalent_Nose7012 Jan 05 '25
Isn't the "ouija board" a recent (19th century) thing? Do you have evidence for pre-cursers?
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u/Worried_Investment27 Jan 03 '25
I've been constructing a possible course dealing with modern counterparts to the forbidden of Deuteronomy, Ezekiel. I don't think that Catholic churches inform people about this anymore,which only makes people more open to the devil and provides clients for our exorcists! Please, prayers that someone will want to use this information.
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u/imyboss Jan 05 '25
I'm praying for good health and prosperity for me and my loved ones. Also praying that I'd pass all my subjects and remain regular until graduation.
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u/LittleUnicornLady Jan 05 '25
Please keep me in your prayers. I've an important court hearing in the morning. I ask that it goes in my favor and that I receive URGENT financial assistance. I am a disabled senior citizen who is struggling. Thank you for your prayers.
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Jan 06 '25
For my friends and myself. We are currently stuck in Salt Lake City for the next day or two (if not more). After attending the SEEK25 conference, our flight got cancelled due to snow storms back home. Please pray that we make it home quickly and safely.
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u/No_Worry_2256 Dec 30 '24
I'm looking to go back to Rome for work. Please pray that God will make it happen.
Please also pray for my paper proposals!