A reader writes

My mom, Aurea, suffered a very significant stroke late Wednesday night. It’s a matter of days now, if not just hours.

Please pray for a happy death for my Mom, Aurea (her name means “golden” in Portuguese) & for my family, many of whom are not currently practicing their Catholic faith.

Thank you all – I very much appreciate your prayers. Mom is my best friend & I’m going to miss her. You are all in my prayers, too!

Father, hear the prayer of your servant and grant Aurea the grace of a happy death. Grant also your grace and consolation to her family in this hour, and the grace of renewed faith in you for all her children. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Mother Mary, pray for your daughter, Aurea, and all who are your children through baptism.