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And always we seek the intercession of the Theotokos who points us to Christ our True God.
On which note I have been feeling very ill for the past three days and request your prayer, my friends and Fr. Matthew @ArmyMatt
On which note I have been feeling very ill for the past three days and request your prayer, my friends and Fr. Matthew @ArmyMatt
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I have been left totally alone for the summer, again. My wife and daughter flew off to Russia for the summer. Grandmother is already there, at her dacha. Depression hits really hard, all the time. I had so been hoping the war would be over. And with Stalinism on the rise I no longer want to go back. But I have nowhere in particular to go. Just holding down the fort here, so we don’t lose the house/apartment. The empty rooms echo in silence.
The latest threat here is from the electric company, who wants the original owner to show up (who is dead) or his wife (who is in Russia) or they will shut off the power at the end of the month. The house agent is going to try to beat them off. We pay. There’s no debt. But someone has a bug up his behind.
There are plenty of other issues. Today is Father’s Day, but it probably won’t occur to any of my kids, who don't particularly follow the American calendar. Right now two are in Russia, two in Germany, anyway.
I did get paid for May and made the rent payment for June, so glorynto God for that! But I’m still looking for another job - can't trust this school, and don’t know if I will be paid for June (which I need to get through the rest of the summer).
I feel trapped at home, because I can’t walk far, have nowhere in particular to go and no one to see here. Soon the main drag will be backed up and going anywhere will be problematic during daylight hours, anyway. I just go to church on Sunday. Went today, but the “coffee hour” was overloaded, no seats available, so I went home.
Prayers appreciated.
The latest threat here is from the electric company, who wants the original owner to show up (who is dead) or his wife (who is in Russia) or they will shut off the power at the end of the month. The house agent is going to try to beat them off. We pay. There’s no debt. But someone has a bug up his behind.
There are plenty of other issues. Today is Father’s Day, but it probably won’t occur to any of my kids, who don't particularly follow the American calendar. Right now two are in Russia, two in Germany, anyway.
I did get paid for May and made the rent payment for June, so glorynto God for that! But I’m still looking for another job - can't trust this school, and don’t know if I will be paid for June (which I need to get through the rest of the summer).
I feel trapped at home, because I can’t walk far, have nowhere in particular to go and no one to see here. Soon the main drag will be backed up and going anywhere will be problematic during daylight hours, anyway. I just go to church on Sunday. Went today, but the “coffee hour” was overloaded, no seats available, so I went home.
Prayers appreciated.
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My little brother and his family are in desperate need of prayers. My little brother is only 2 years older than my son, so my relationship is more like a parent than "just" a sister.
But, short story long, my little brother is in the midst of a full on psychotic break. He got so far out of control that police had to be called, and he is now on a 30 day involuntary admission. When I spoke to him yesterday he was just straight up not connecting with reality at all. I'm really scared for his future.
He thinks a spirit from a house widely reputed to be haunted attached itself to him. To the best of my knowledge, he has only ever been to that house once when he was 12 (he's now 38) and I was with him. We actually went there because I like old houses and to take pictures, not because of it supposedly being haunted. It was very creepy and we did end up running out of it because of something that happened. But, it was 26 years ago. Why's this coming up now? Plus, the story he told me about how the house got haunted is not what I read - there's actually a story about how it got haunted in a local history book. But, my brother told a story about a murder/suicide of an entire family - which makes me worry about what the voices in his head are telling him in regard to his wife and son.
And because of the recent news story about a mentally ill father murdering his 3 daughters, and I used to work for a domestic violence program - I gave advice to my sister-in-law. I told her to get a protective order and file for emergency custody of my nephew. That way my brother can't just go and pick him up at school for instance or from his grandmother's house. When my brother is in his right mind he would never ever hurt his wife or son, but he's not in his right mind. Anyway, my son knows it was me who gave my SIL advice, and we're agreed it would be best of the rest of my family did not know. They would say I'm taking her side. I would say I'm taking my nephew's side since he is the only truly innocent person here. Plus, keeping my SIL and nephew safe - keeps my brother safe.
Anyway, on the whole, I think my SIL has been good to and for my brother, but it looks like she is just DONE. However, I am praying that Humpty Dumpty can be put back together again - for the sake of my nephew. Plus, I'm scared the worry and stress might kill my mom and me. I keep having panic attacks. I know it's gotta be worse for my mom. My brother - besides being the youngest - has always been the family golden child. Like my mom and step-father act like he can do no wrong. Anyway, my family - but especially my brother and his little family - need a lot of prayer right now.
But, short story long, my little brother is in the midst of a full on psychotic break. He got so far out of control that police had to be called, and he is now on a 30 day involuntary admission. When I spoke to him yesterday he was just straight up not connecting with reality at all. I'm really scared for his future.
He thinks a spirit from a house widely reputed to be haunted attached itself to him. To the best of my knowledge, he has only ever been to that house once when he was 12 (he's now 38) and I was with him. We actually went there because I like old houses and to take pictures, not because of it supposedly being haunted. It was very creepy and we did end up running out of it because of something that happened. But, it was 26 years ago. Why's this coming up now? Plus, the story he told me about how the house got haunted is not what I read - there's actually a story about how it got haunted in a local history book. But, my brother told a story about a murder/suicide of an entire family - which makes me worry about what the voices in his head are telling him in regard to his wife and son.
And because of the recent news story about a mentally ill father murdering his 3 daughters, and I used to work for a domestic violence program - I gave advice to my sister-in-law. I told her to get a protective order and file for emergency custody of my nephew. That way my brother can't just go and pick him up at school for instance or from his grandmother's house. When my brother is in his right mind he would never ever hurt his wife or son, but he's not in his right mind. Anyway, my son knows it was me who gave my SIL advice, and we're agreed it would be best of the rest of my family did not know. They would say I'm taking her side. I would say I'm taking my nephew's side since he is the only truly innocent person here. Plus, keeping my SIL and nephew safe - keeps my brother safe.
Anyway, on the whole, I think my SIL has been good to and for my brother, but it looks like she is just DONE. However, I am praying that Humpty Dumpty can be put back together again - for the sake of my nephew. Plus, I'm scared the worry and stress might kill my mom and me. I keep having panic attacks. I know it's gotta be worse for my mom. My brother - besides being the youngest - has always been the family golden child. Like my mom and step-father act like he can do no wrong. Anyway, my family - but especially my brother and his little family - need a lot of prayer right now.
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Help! My teenage daughter’s friend has posted declared intent of suicide. Please pray for Sofia!!!
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Gospodi pomuli! Kyrie eleison! Lord have mercy!
O Lord, Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of good things, and Giver of life, who desirest not the death of a sinner but their salvation, vouchsafe we beseech Thee to descend upon Thy handmaid Sofia, bringing her every comfort and assurance, and rescuing her from the pit of despair, that the Evil One would have ensnare the youth, and restore her to peace and wellbeing to faith in our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, and aid any physicians, counselors and elders of Thy Church called to assist her; this we pray through the intercession of the Theotokos and all Thy saints, in the name of the same Lord Jesus Christ, who reigneth with Thee, our Comforter and Paraclete, in the unity of the unoriginate Father, ever one God, one Holy, Undivided and Life Giving Trinity, both now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.
Save thy handmaid Sofia, O Lord, for Thy name’s sake!
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy on us!
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