Prayer Requests

A reader who had earlier asked for prayers for her mother who was undergoing surgey writes:

My mother had a stroke after surgery and that combined with other problems has weakened her terribly. We took care of her as long as we could at home, but she is confined to bed, and suffering from recurring bladder infections and dementia.  We just put her in a nursing home, and I have arranged for our pastor to visit her and give her communion.

I still need prayers.  More so than ever and so does all the rest of the family.

Father, hear our prayer that you sustain this family in this trial, grant comfort and healing to my reader’s mother, and help the family find peace, grace, and strength to know the prudent things to do as they face this trouble in love.  Mother Mary and St. Luke pray for them and for her mother’s caregivers.  We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Another reader writes:

An individual who messed us over on a real estate deal is now coming back and trying to take us to court for money. Please pray for us.

Father, let what is just and loving be done in this situation.  Mother Mary, pray for all concerned. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Another reader writes:

A girl I met at a summer camp seems to be considering apostatizing and leaving the Church, and she doesn’t seem to be fully aware of the grave nature of doubting the Faith, either, which additionally worries me. I think she desperately needs prayers. I would like to ask people to storm heaven for this young lady, for whom Our Lord suffered and died.

Father, grant that your daughter be given the grace to cling to her faith and that her doubts would be answered with your truth and love through Christ our Lord.  Mother Mary, pray for her that  she remain in Christ Jesus and in the bosom of the Church.

Another reader writes:

A young man I went to college with is in the ICU (and has been for around two weeks) with pneumonia and/or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He is currently relying on ECMO treatment, which is somewhat like a heart-lung machine. Please ask your readers to pray for this young man, the doctors and all those who care for him, and his family during this trying time.

Father, hear our prayer for this man’s complete healing through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Give grace, peace and strength to all who love  him and skill and compassion to his caregivers.  Mother Mary and St. Luke, pray for him!

Another reader writes:

Could you post a prayer request for my Aunt Betty.  She died this morning.  Pray for her and for her family, and all of us. Especially for my Mom, as Betty was one of two sisters left, and my Mom is still recovering from losing Dad earlier in this year.  Much appreciated.

May Aunt Betty’s  soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.  Grant peace and consolation to all who loved her, especially to my reader’s Mom.  Mother Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.  We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen!