A reader writes:<\/p>\n
My family could really use some prayers right now! Last year, my husband was laid off from his job as a full-time church music director. He found a new job, but we had to move to a different city, and our old house has been on the market since Memorial Day of last year. We\u2019ve only had one offer in all that time, and it was $40,000 below our asking price. Our realtor just called me to say that he has a family coming to the office tomorrow, Holy Thursday, to put in an offer on our house. We could really use some prayers that this family makes a reasonable offer and does not back out. The old house has been such a source of stress, and my family of four has been living in a tiny apartment, paying both rent and a mortgage. Thanks so much in advance!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, we ask that you would provide for this family\u2019s financial needs so that they might serve you. Help them sell their house to this buyer at a good and fair price. Mother Mary and St. Joseph, pray for them. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n
A reader writes:<\/p>\n
A close and dear friend of mine just committed suicide. He leaves behind a wife and three children. I ask that you would pray for them. I ask also that you would pray for his soul.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, have mercy on this poor man\u2019s soul and grant grace, hope, and peace to those who love him through Christ our Lord. Mother Mary, pray for him and all who love him.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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