A reader writes:<\/p>\n
I wanted to send along a prayer request for a friend of mine. She\u2019s my son\u2019s Godmother, and one of those people who isn\u2019t afraid to love God in a passionate and uncritical way. However, \u00a0lately it seems like lately she has been losing her faith, not because of any real disagreement with what the church *actually* teaches, but as a result of uncritically taking in a lot of the nonsense \u201cabout\u201d the church that gets thrown around on Facebook and what passes for journalism.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, grant that your daughter will be able to discern the voice of the Good Shepherd and distinguish it from the wolves and liars of this world.\u00a0 Help her to remain in communion with you in the Eucharist and in Holy Church.\u00a0 Give her the grace to persevere toward your light in Jesus Christ.\u00a0Mother Mary, St. Paul, and St. Thomas, pray for her.\u00a0 We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.<\/p>\n
Another reader writes:<\/p>\n
I found out recently that I\u2019m getting laid off and my last day will be the 29th (Good Friday, sheesh). I suffer and indulge in the sin of Sloth, and I\u2019m a bit worried that the lack of structure will send me into a vicious cycle. Hopefully I can find something to be productive at soon.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, as you close this door open a window and help this person find work swiftly and do it to the glory of your Name.\u00a0 we ask this thtrough Chirist our Lord.\u00a0 Mother Mary and St. Joseph, pray for him!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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