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I have a friend, a former Protestant clergyman, who has endured more troubles than any man deserves. He was received into the Catholic Church last year, and is now looking into some possibilities for volunteer work, or maybe graduate school. Please pray that he finds the direction he seeks, and that his many talents will be put to fruitful use for the benefit of others, and for his own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, hear our prayer that he receive guidance and provision in Christ Jesus. Mother Mary and St. Joseph, pray for him!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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