Praise and Prayer Requests--2 September 2004

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Because human ignorance is slow to believe what it does not see, and equally slow to hope for what it does not know, those who were to be instructed in the divine traching had first to be arooused by bodily benefits and visible miracles so that, once they had experienced his gracious power, they would not longer doubt the wholesome effect of his doctrine. from A Sermon on the Beatitudes--Pope St. Leo the Great

Praise Report

Yesterday was my twentieth anniversary--married to one of the most wonderful and frustrating women on Earth--alternately heaven and well at least purgatory--and I wouldn't for a moment consider having it any other way. May the Lord continue to strengthen our marriage and our family and may the grace of the sacrament support us both on the way to salvation. Please pray for us today in praise and thanksgiving to God for forging so wonderful a family.

Prayer Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

Please pray that the effects of Francis will not be felt by those already reeling from the effects of Charley, most particularly those in Central Florida and South Western Florida. Pray hard that the storm follow a trajectory that will result in the least harm for all people.

A quick sale and an easy move for Tom and his family as they set out on another exciting adventure in life.

Pour out prayers on the people of Florida who have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and their lives in this storm.

For the continued recovery of Katherine's mother.

For a deeper understanding of and commitment to the strengthening grace of the sacrament of marriage, especially for those who are presently undergoing trials.

Please storm heaven for my friends in Louisiana, they've had a long string of misfortune and could do with some good news.


For a dear friend who is undergoing a troubling period in her life, beset with a number of problems, physical, financial, emotional. May God hold her close to His heart.

For a St. Blog's parishioner in need of work to forestall financial catastrophe, that the Lord provide all that is needed in both material and spiritual blessings.

For those struggling against self to attain holiness, that the Good Lord will raise up new Saints for our times, visible beacons that draw all people toward Christ.

For the people of the Sudan that they may know peace and security and that they might learn to live together.

A special request from two gentleman battling particularly troublesome and besetting sins for grace and help as they continue forward.

For all those in the process of discerning vocations to the religious life, for guidance, prudence and good counsel

For our children, that they grow up in security, comfort, and the certain knowledge that they are loved and that they be released from any bonds of darkness, fear, anger, or sadness that bind and threaten them

For all those living under the curse of generational sins, that they may have protection and the inheritance of the past may be made void in their lives.

For all who are suffering from marital problems, most particularly those in our own families or communities, that the Lord may intervene and remind them that a marriage is of three persons.

For mothers and families that struggle with autism and autistic-related disabilities: particularly for M'Lynn, Melissa, Christine, and Betty.

For families that desire more children

For the conversion or return of spouses and loved ones to the Catholic Church, most particularly for Amanda's husband

For the men and women of the American Armed forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and for their families, may the Good Lord provide sustenance, support, compassion, and love that these separated families might continue to grow in strength and love.


Special Prayer Projects:


(1) For Katherine and Franklin, Gordon and Christine, Peter Kucera, and for all who are seeking employment and suffering through difficult times as they wait.

(2)Healthy Pregnancies and good and safe deliveries: For Suki, for a healthy pregancy and a safe delivery. For JCecil3 and Wife. For Pansy Moss. For Mrs. White and child. For Katherine and her friend Corren. Our Lady of La Leche, pray for us. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. St. Gerard Majella, pray for us. Blessed Gianna, pray for us.

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