Been there hon. I'm so sorry.
Sending positive thoughts your way.

I've been there too , honey. You are not a failure just because times are tough.
This is happening to so many people these days. Bankruptcy is meant to be a fresh start for people. It is not without consequences, but if it is often the best choice in hard times.
Positivity is key, sending you lots of positive vibes.

missmad said:

So sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope things improve for you.

Thanks johnart, shelly... am trying to stay positive and psyco....

Gonna see if my Novena will post and work..

800 years ago Christians were being captured and sold into slavery by the thousands, and nobody knew what to do about it. Then, in the year 1198, a man had an idea. St. John of Matha founded the Trinitarians to go to the slave markets, buy the Christian slaves and set them free. To carry out this plan, the Trinitarians needed large amounts of money. So, they placed their fund-raising efforts under the patronage of Mary. They were so successful at that, over the centuries, the Trinitarians were able to free thousands and thousands of people and to return them safely home. In gratitude for her miraculous assistance, St. John of Matha honored Mary with the title of "Our Lady of Good Remedy." Devotion to Mary under this ancient title is widely known in Europe and Latin America, and the Church celebrates her feast day on October 8. Our Lady of Good Remedy is often depicted as the Virgin Mary handing a bag of money to St. John of Matha. When in need - for whatever reason, but especially where you have had difficulty obtaining help - invoke the aid of Our Lady of Good Remedy, and you will surely experience the power of her intercession.



O QUEEN OF HEAVEN AND EARTH, Most Holy Virgin, we venerate thee. Thou art the beloved Daughter of the Most High God, the chosen Mother of the Incarnate Word, the Immaculate Spouse of the Holy Spirit, the Sacred Vessel of the Most Holy Trinity.
O Mother of the Divine Redeemer, who under the title of Our Lady of Good Remedy comes to the aid of all who call upon thee, extend thy maternal protection to us. We depend on thee, Dear Mother, as helpless and needy children depend on a tender and caring mother.

Hail, Mary....

O LADY OF GOOD REMEDY, source of unfailing help, grant that we may draw from thy treasury of graces in our time of need.
Touch the hearts of sinners, that they may seek reconciliation and forgiveness. Bring comfort to the afflicted and the lonely; help the poor and the hopeless; aid the sick and the suffering. May they be healed in body and strengthened in spirit to endure their sufferings with patient resignation and Christian fortitude.

Hail, Mary....

DEAR LADY OF GOOD REMEDY, source of unfailing help, thy compassionate heart knows a remedy for every affliction and misery we encounter in life. Help me with thy prayers and intercession to find a remedy for my problems and needs, especially for... (Indicate your special intentions here).
On my part, O loving Mother, I pledge myself to a more intensely Christian lifestyle, to a more careful observance of the laws of God, to be more conscientious in fulfilling the obligations of my state in life, and to strive to be a source of healing in this broken world of ours.
Dear Lady of Good Remedy, be ever present to me, and through thy intercession, may I enjoy health of body and peace of mind, and grow stronger in the faith and in the love of thy Son, Jesus.

Hail, Mary.....

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of Good Remedy,
R. That we may deepen our dedication to thy Son, and make the world alive with His Spirit.

say this for 9 days. Mary works it out. But like the St Joseph remedy, faith is needed also.
[Edited 6/11/09 20:56pm]

Since we have posted so much about Saints..another one is St. Jude...pray to him for what you are in need of, promise him something, and you could be answered. He is the Patron Saint for those in need.

I believe it works...Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude hospital prayed to St. Jude, he asked St. Jude for a sign if he should stay in show business, and if St. Jude showed him this sign he would erect a shrine to St. Jude for showing him the way. As the story goes, Danny's prayer was answered, and Danny Thomas built a shrine to St. Jude, and now that shrine helps hundreds of sick kids every year.

I strongly believe in St.Jude! If you are willing to do this, it just might work for you.

I have a friend in the same boat right now Keeping you both in my thoughts

praying for you, these are hard times, i've been through it before....