Please pray very hard that our daughters return to their Catholic faith. Please. Thank you so much for praying for them.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Father, hear our prayer for your prodigal children through Christ our Lord. Mother Mary and St. Monica, pray for them and for those who love them.<\/p>\n
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