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I am taking the California Bar Exam this week and would, as I imagine would the thousands of others taking Bar exams across the country, greatly appreciate prayers for strength, peace, and success. The legal market is very tough as it is, and failing the Bar would be a financial disaster, what with tens of thousands of loans to pay off and no means to do so outside of having a law license.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, grant rest, peace, recollection, wisdom and the gifts of understanding and knowledge to your servant so that he will pass the Bar with flying colors and embark on a successful career doing justice and pay off his bills quickly. Mother Mary and St. Thomas More, pray for him. We ask this through Christ our Lord, amen!<\/p>\n
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