Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests July 5, 2015

A reader writes:

Could you ask your readers to pray for my brother Damien?

He’s been mentally ill for many years, and hanged himself on Friday. His neck is unbroken, but his brain seems to have suffered oxygen deprivation. Barring a miracle in the next couple days, the doctors don’t hold out much hope.

He also needs to know the Lord. He’s baptized but has never expressed any faith.

Thank you!

Father, grant Damien either a miracle of healing or the grace of a happy death through Christ our Lord.  Mother Mary, pray for him and for all who love him.  Amen.

I am sending you this because it seems to me (maybe it is just me?) that we need to pray for Pope Francis current trip. I find it hard to imagine a 78 year old man, with only one lung, if my memory is correct, doing 4 or 5 public events a day, in at least 7 different cities, for 8 days, plus the fatigue of the trip and the problems with changes in altitude. Please let’s pray for his health to keep up with this schedule.

Father, hear our prayer for the Holy Father that he be able to do the work you have called him to do.  Remain close to him and strengthen him with your grace, power, and love through Christ our Lord. Mother Mary and St. Paul, pray for him.


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