A reader writes:<\/p>\n
I have good news with a prayer request:<\/p>\n
The time has finally come for me to cross the Pacific on an epic three-part mission to your fine country, I\u2019m visiting a certain beautiful and holy lady I met on CatholicMatch to further discern a future together, then it\u2019s off to a Monastery to work with their Chant book publishers, and part three is to attend my best friend\u2019s Wedding.
\nIf your holy minions could be so kind as to offer some prayers for the success of this trip I will be most grateful! This journey dwarfs all other journeys I\u2019ve ever made.
\nThanks!<\/p><\/blockquote>\nFather, grant full success to your son\u2019s adventures through Christ our Lord. Mother Mary, pray for him and all who love him.<\/p>\n
Another reader writes:<\/p>\n
We just buried my grandfather today, so I\u2019d appreciate your prayers for the family. I\u2019m also waiting on decisions from the grad school programs I applied to, so some prayers on my behalf wouldn\u2019t hurt, either. Thanks!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, grant eternal rest to this man\u2019s grandfather and peace and consolation to his family. Also, help him get the graduate education he needs in order to do your work in the world. Mother Mary, St. Joseph and St. Thomas, pray for him and all those he loves. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen!<\/p>\n
Another reader writes:<\/p>\n
Please pray for Sam, a 13 year old boy at our school who has a brain tumor. He has finished radiation treatments, and is now getting ready to begin a very aggressive course of chemotherapy. Please pray for healing for him, as well as the courage and faith to endure this suffering.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, hear our prayer for Sam\u2019s complete healing and for the grace and courage to endure this suffering in union with Christ crucified and risen. Give grace, skill, compassion, knowledge and wisdom to his caregivers and grace, peace and strength to all who love him. Mother Mary, St. Luke, and St. Peregrine, pray for them all.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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