Novenas or prayers for relationships?

[benedictine]

Does anyone know a novena or any prayers that are for people who need guidance about a relationship? And, is there a patron saint for this?

 

[bostonlass]

Maybe St. Valentine?

 

[benedictine]

Perhaps some clarification would help. I need to know if there is a patron saint for people who need guidance regarding a rerlationship, or any prayers that might help with that.

 

[WarriorAngel]

St Jude is the Saint for hopeless causes...google the Novena.

 

[WarriorAngel]

And for relationships...which are hopeless. Not sure if this is what ya want, but it seems there is a problem if you are asking for a Saint.

 

[Paul S]

St Jude is the Saint for hopeless causes...google the Novena.

So is St. Rita.

 

[D'Ann]

Okay, I'm searching still, but so far this is what I've come up with so far:

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Prayer to St. Francis of Assisi Prayer to St. Francis of Assisi
d.
Feastday
Prayer to St. Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Divine Master, grant that I may n



St. Juliana of Norwich St. Juliana of Norwich
d. 1423
Feastday May 13
Benedictine English mystic, sometimes called Julian. She was a recluse of Norwich, living outside the walls of St. Julian’s Church. In 1373, she experienced sixteen revelations. Her book, Revelations of Divine Love - a work on the love of God, the Incarnation, redemption, and divine consolation - made her o



Bl. Laura Vicuna Bl. Laura Vicuna
d.
Feastday
Laura was the first child born on April 5, 1891 to Senora Mercedes Pino and Jose Domingo Vicuna, a soldier who belonged to a noble Chilean family. A civil war broke out and Senor Vicuna had to flee his country. A few days after the birth of the second child Julia Amanda, Senor Vicun, worn out physically and mentally, d



St. John of the Cross St. John of the Cross
d.
Feastday December 14
Born in Spain in 1542, John learned the importance of self-sacrificing love from his parents. His father gave up wealth, status, and comfort when he married a weaver's daughter and was disowned by his noble family. After his father died, his mother kept the destitute family together as they wandered homeless



St. Michael de Sanctis St. Michael de Sanctis
d.
Feastday April 10
Michael de Sanctis was born in Catalonia, Spain around 1591. At the age of six he informed his parents that he was going to be a monk. Moreover, he imitated St. Francis of Assisi to such a great extent that he had to be restrained. After the death of his parents, Michael served as an apprentice to a merchant. However,

Not sure if this is even close to what you are requesting... still looking...

http://www.catholic.org/saints/search2.php

p.s. if you put the hand/arrow over the underlined names and click... there will be more information about each Saint.

 

[D'Ann]

Not sure if this will be helpful to you, but I like it... wow, I just discovered this site and it is going in my private files and I think you might like it too... although, I don't know if you will find the exact prayer about a relationship there... but you might. Here it is:

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2559) states, “Prayer is the raising of one’s mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God.”


We are probably all familiar with the second part of this definition. Who among us, in some time of need or distress, has not called upon God for assistance? But, what does the first part of this definition really mean? What does it mean to raise one’s mind and heart to God?

Most of us can come to a basic understanding of this by answering the question, “What does it mean to unite our mind and heart with a fellow human?” We do this by talking to the person and spending time with them, sharing our thoughts, emotions, experiences, values and goals, by putting our trust in someone and by demonstrating our own trustworthiness. The more we spend time with, communicate and work together toward common objectives, the closer relationship we develop with that person. In the closest relationships, we often are happy just to be in the presence of that person; when we deeply love someone we want to share all of their experiences, whether that be sharing in joyful occasions or comforting them in times of sorrow.

This is also what it means to raise one’s mind and heart to God. God wants a close, intimate relationship with us, a relationship which involves Him in every aspect of our lives. He wants us to trust in Him, to share our good times and troubles, to request His assistance. But we will not have such a relationship if we fail to spend time with Him. We do this through prayer. We use our minds and hearts to bless, adore and praise God as our divine creator, and strive to understand God. We ask God to help us in our daily needs and in times of trouble. We should give thanksgiving for all of the blessings and graces He provides us.

How many of us would expect a good marriage to exist, if a couple rarely spoke to one another, and rarely spent time together? How would we expect the couple to really love one another if they only spoke when they needed something from the other person? A loving relationship requires that both partners set aside time for each other, that they communicate, know, trust and support one another in good times and bad. In summary, a good relationship is hard work.

We know that these things are required to have a good marriage. Why then, do so many people expect to have a good relationship with God, with little or no effort toward that relationship? We must work toward a good relationship with God.

Here are some of the most popular Catholic prayers...

Core

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

Apostles' Creed

Nicene Creed

Stations of the Cross

The Rosary

Sign Of The Cross

The Apostles Creed

Our Father

Hail Mary

Glory Be

O My Jesus

Hail, Holy Queen

To the Holy Spirit

Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit, Come

Invocation to the Holy Spirit

Most Holy Spirit

Novena to the Holy Spirit

Outpouring of Spirit

Pentecost Prayer

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Prayer to the Holy Spirit

Veni, Creator Spiritus



To Jesus

Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Act of Spiritual Communion

Akita Prayer

Anima Christi

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

First Fridays in Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Golden Arrow

Holy Are Your Ways

The Jesus Prayer

Litany in Honor of Jesus, King of All Nations

Litany of Divine Mercy

Litany of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Priest and Victim

Litany of the Most Precious Blood

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Lord is My Shepherd

Novena in Honor of Jesus as True King

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

O Saving Victim (O Salutaris Hostia)

Padre Pio's Prayer After Holy Communion

Prayer Before a Crucifix

Prayer Before a Crucifix

Prayer of Renewal

Tantum Ergo


Intercession of the Blessed Mother

A Child's Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (for Religious and Laity)

Act of Entrustment to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (For Young People)

Act of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Cenacles of the Marian Movement of Priests

Consecration to Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace

Consecration to Mary - Daily Prayer

Fatima Prayers

First Saturdays in Honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Our Lady of All Nations

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Memorare

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Good Remedy Novena

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Our Lady of the New Millennium

Our Lady of the Rosary Novena

Parish Priest's Prayer to Mary Most Holy

Prayer to Mary of St. Louis De Montfort

Prayer to Our Lady

Prayer to Our Lady of Knock

Prayer to Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Regina Caeli

Salve Regina (Hail Holy Queen)

Sub Tuum


Intercession of the Saints and Angels & Prayers by Saints

Guardian Angel Prayer

Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua

Litany of Saint Philomena

Memorare to St. Joseph

Miraculous Invocation To St. Therese

Morning Prayer of St. Therese

Novena for the Intercession of Saint Faustina

Novena to Saint Jude

Novena to Saint Anthony of Padua

Novena to Saint Philomena

Novena to Saint Therese on the Feast of Saint Therese (October 1)

Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

Prayer of Padre Pio After Communion

Prayer of St. Francis

Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great

Prayer to all Guardian Angels

Prayer of St. Charles Borromeo

Prayer to Blessed Juan Diego

Prayer to Blessed Juan Diego

Prayer of Thanksgiving to St. Anthony of Padua

Prayer of Thanksgiving to St. Anthony of Padua

Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua

Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua

Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua

Prayer to St. Anthony, Gentle Servant of God

Prayer to St. Charles Borromeo

Prayer to St. Dominic Savio

Prayer to St. Dominic Savio for Parents and Children

Prayer to St. Gerard for Motherhood

Prayer to St. Gerard for Safe Delivery

Prayer to St. James the Apostle

Prayer to St. Joseph - I

Prayer to St. Joseph - II

Prayer to St. Joseph - III

Prayer to St. Joseph by Pope Pius X

Prayer to St. Joseph in Time of Need

Prayer to St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church

Prayer to St. Jude

Prayer to St. Michael

Prayer to St. Philomena

Prayer to St. Philomena, The Beloved

Prayer to St. Rita

Prayers to St. Dymphna

Shield of St. Patrick

St. Gertrude's Guardian Angel Prayer

Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua


For Family

A Father's Prayer

Act of Entrustment to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary (For Young People)

Graduation Prayer

Prayer for Healing the Family Tree

Prayer for our Youth

Prayer for the Entrustment of the Family

Prayer of Children for their Parents

Prayer of Parents for their Children


For Priests and the Priesthood

A Holy Church and for Priests

A Prayer for Priests

A Prayer for Priests

A Prayer for Priests

For Priests

Litany for Vocations

The Lord's Prayer for Vocations

Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament for Vocations

Prayer for Priests

Prayer for the Pope

Prayer for My Vocation

Prayer for Priests and Religious

Prayer for Vocations

Prayer for Vocations

Prayer for Vocations for Homebound

Rosary for Vocations


For Forgiveness

Act of Contrition

Act of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary


Miscellaneous

A Prayer for our National Elections

Advent Wreath Prayers

Angelus

Ascension Prayer

Chaplet of Unity

Deliver Them from Purgatory

The Divine Praises

Five Finger Prayer

Following Mary's Example

For the Spread of the Gospel

For your Parish

Grace After Meals

Grace Before Meals

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)

Life Teen Prayer

Magnificat

Prayer During Hurricane Season

Prayer for Healing

Prayer for Peace by Pope John Paul II

Prayer for Spiritual Adoption

Prayer for the Helpless Unborn

Prayer for the Salvation of the World

Prayer for the Reconciliation of Protestants

Prayer for the Sick

Prayer for Those in Active Service

Prayer of Solace

Saint Anne's Cord for Christian Mothers

Serenity Prayer

Supplication to the Holy Angels

Thanksgiving after Holy Communion

The Miracle Prayer

http://www.scborromeo.org/prayers.htm

 

[D'Ann]

Maybe, you might find something here...

Prayer to St Valentine
O glorious advocate and protector, St Valentine,
look with pity upon our wants,
hear our requests,
attend to our prayers,
relieve by your intercession the miseries
under which we labour,
and obtain for us the divine blessing,
that we may be found worthy to join you
in praising the Almighty for all
eternity: through the merits of
* Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

http://catholicism.about.com/library/prayers/blpstvalentine.htm

 

[D'Ann]

PRAYER FOR HEALING OF RELATIONSHIPS
"Saint Jude, we have problems in our relationship. Beg Almighty God to give us the light to see ourselves and each other as we really are. Help us to grow daily in self-knowledge and mutual love, while at the same time developing our potential to love and be loved. Help us, Saint Jude, to see and root out every manifestation of selfishness, vanity, and childish self-seeking -- those hidden enemies of love and maturity. Show us that by learning to love and being filled with love, we may complement and nurture each other as we share our lives together."

PRAYERS FOR SPECIAL INTENTIONS
"St. Jude, glorious apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the person (who betrayed our Lord) has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of things despaired of. Pray for me, who is so miserable; pray for me, that I may finally receive the consolations and the succour of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (ADD YOUR PERSONAL REQUEST HERE), and that I may bless God with the Elect Throughout Eternity."
(NOTE: we have St. Jude Prayer Cards printed with above prayer available in our St. Jude Gift Shop)

"May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Adored, Glorified, Loved & Preserved throughout the world, now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, please pray for me. Saint Jude, Worker of Miracles, please pray for me. Saint Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, please pray for me. Amen."

"O most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, people honor and invoke you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, for I am so helpless and alone. Please help to bring me visible and speedy assistance. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (state your request) and that I may praise God with you always."

"I promise, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you by publishing this request. Amen."

"Holy Saint Jude, Apostle and Martyr, Great in virtue and rich in miracles, Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, Faithful intercessor of all Who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart And humbly beg to whom God has given such great power To come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition, In return I promise to make your name known And cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude pray for me and all those who invoke your aid. Amen."

http://www.stjudenovena.org/stjudeprayers.html

 

[D'Ann]

more prayers to look at:

http://www.thesacredheart.com/latpray.htm#action

 

[benedictine]

And for relationships...which are hopeless. Not sure if this is what ya want, but it seems there is a problem if you are asking for a Saint.

Not a problem, as much as a need for guidance about asking someone out. If anyone has any advice that might not be best put into the thread they are moire than welcome to PM me.

 

[Carrye]

Ask her.

 

[BillH]

Ask her.

To which I would add... Have a specific place to ask her. Where doesn't matter that much (within reason) in my experience, just as long as you can show some confidence in doing so. But above all, yes. Ask her.