A reader writes:<\/p>\n
Please pray for us. In a bad time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, hear our prayer for this man and his family. Help them through this difficult hour by the grace of Christ Crucified and Risen. Supply their needs, empower your angels to fight for them against whatever principalities and powers are against your will, and give them and all involved with this situation the graces of faith, hope and love so that your will may be done to their good and the glory of your Name. Mother Mary, pray for them. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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