Hi there. I have been having a really hard time since I broke up with my ex boyfriend. It was a mutual split at the time but now I wish it never happened. See, I am still in love with him and would like to get back together with him so badly, if it is God's will of course. I was wondering if anybody knows of a good Catholic novena that has credibility that I could pray for the intention of getting back together with him. Thank you so much for all your help.
2007-09-23 14:13:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When I was a child we said the novena to St. Jude when we needed something very badly.
2007-09-23 14:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I don't, but I also think it is more the intention and continutity of the prayers in novenas that have power instead of the exact words themselves.
If I might suggest... why not read the account of the Annuncation (Luke 1:26-38) and simply ask God for help and strength is accepting His will and finding your way. If you feel like it, let yourself mull over the idea of acceptance and strength.
Blessings!
2007-09-23 21:42:06 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you should chose the best one for your situation.
Here is a website that has many Catholic Prayers and Novenas.
2007-09-24 15:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now is the perfect time for a novena to Therese of Lisieux. Begin it now and you will finish on her feast day!
2007-09-24 11:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
St.Jude has always been a good "utility man" for various causes.
Go here for a prayer to St. Jude:
http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/novena/jude.htm
2007-09-23 22:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't. I'm sorry.
To Jeanmarie: It is NOT a sin to ask people in heaven to pray for you. This girl is asking a legitimate question, and she doesnt need your protestant heresy right now
To Robert S : You don't think its healthy to pray? You're no Catholic in my book if you think prayer is wrong
2007-09-23 21:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any that are specifically for getting back with old boyfriends, but here's one to St. Raphael.
St. Raphael, Archangel, is the patron of "happy meetings."
So if you are supposed to meet him and hook up again, Raphael can help. If somebody else is out there better for you, Raphael can guide you to that person.
Here it is:
Prayer to St. Raphael, Archangel
O Raphael, lead us toward those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us: Raphael, Angel of happy meeting, lead us by the hand toward those we are looking for. May all our movements be guided by your Light and transfigured with your joy. Angel, guide of Tobias, lay the request we now address to you at the feet of Him on whose unveiled face you are privileged to gaze. Lonely and tired, crushed by the separations and sorrows of life, we feel the need of calling you and of pleading for the protection of your wings, so that we may not be as strangers in the province of joy, all ignorant of the concerns of our country. Remember the weak, you who are strong, you whose home lies beyond the region of thunder, in a land that is always peaceful, always serene and bright with the resplendent glory of God. Amen.
2007-09-23 21:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by Bearcub 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Try the one of Saint Anthony of Padua. He is the saint of lost things. Although, when you pray, also ask for discernment and esp. for God's will. You don't know. Maybe God has a better plan for you.
2007-09-23 21:22:09 · answer #8 · answered by momo5j7 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
how about you examining the relationship, writing out the pros and the cons and if the pros outweigh the cons and you want to pursue it, having an open honest conversation about it with your ex. That would help you more than ANY novena could.
2007-09-23 21:17:17 · answer #9 · answered by uz 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I don't think that is a healthy approach to the situation.
That's like using prayer to manipulate God or people.
That's the approach that Wiccans & Pagans take.
Instead you should be asking what is God's will for you both.
There's nothing magical about praying for 9 days either.
2007-09-23 21:20:19 · answer #10 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋