Prayer Requests and Reports: June 2004 Archives

Prayer Requests--29 June 2004-Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

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on June 29, 2004 5:18 AM | Permalink

Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles' blood. Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith. from a Sermon by St. Augustine, Bishop.

Reports

TSO reports that his friend Ham has a consulting job that may develop into something permanent. Please pray that Ham and the job are a good fit and that good comes of this.

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Kris in Galesburg IL. who a year ago was diagnosed with cancer; now she faces treatment for a cancer that has spread. The local group is invoking the Blessed Gianna Beretta Mola.

For Chris K. whose experimental treatment did not yield the expected results, that more traditional methods will help to end this terrible disease.

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Heather as she continues to undergo therapy to assist her living in greater harmony with the world.

For Gordon's brother, Sean, who is once again depressed and in bad cricumstance.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

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

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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Prayer Requests 28 June 2004--Memorial of St. Irenaeus

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on June 28, 2004 6:32 AM | Permalink

Men will therefore see God if they are to live, through the vision of God they will become immortal and attain to God himself. As I have said, this was shown in symbols by the prophets: God will be seen by mean who bear his Spirit and are always waiting for his coming. As Moses said in the Book of Deuteronomy: On that day we shall see, for God will speak to man, and man will live. --from The Treatise Against Heresies--St. Irenaeus

Reports

TSO reports that his friend Ham has a consulting job that may develop into something permanent. Please pray that Ham and the job are a good fit and that good comes of this.

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Kris in Galesburg IL. who a year ago was diagnosed with cancer; now she faces treatment for a cancer that has spread. The local group is invoking the Blessed Gianna Beretta Mola.

For Chris K. whose experimental treatment did not yield the expected results, that more traditional methods will help to end this terrible disease.

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Heather as she continues to undergo therapy to assist her living in greater harmony with the world.

For Gordon's brother, Sean, who is once again depressed and in bad cricumstance.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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25 June 2004--12th Friday Ordinary Time

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on June 25, 2004 7:40 AM | Permalink

Such is the wonderful hope held out by the beatitudes. As we have seen, the condition for seeing God is purity of heart, and now once more my mind is in confusion, as from an attack of giddiness, wondering if purity of heart is comething impossible, something beyond the cpacity of human nature. If the vision of God is dependant on purity of heart, and if Moses and Paul did not attain this vision--they state that neither they nor anyone else can see God--then the promise of the beatitiude spoken by the Word seems to be something impossbile of realization. . . .

If it is clear that those who taught that the contemplation of God was beyond their owers are themselves blessed, and if blessedness consists in the vision of God and is granted to the pure in heart, then purity of heart, leading to blessedness, is certainly not among the things that are impossible.

Hence it can be said that those who with Paul teach the that vision of God is beyond our powers are right in what they say, and that the voice of the Lord does not contradict them when he promises that the pure in heart will see God. From a Homily of St. Gregory of Nyssa

Reports

TSO reports that his friend Ham has a consulting job that may develop into something permanent. Please pray that Ham and the job are a good fit and that good comes of this.

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Peter Vere, if prayers are still needed.

For Chris K. whose experimental treatment did not yield the expected results, that more traditional methods will help to end this terrible disease.

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Heather as she continues to undergo therapy to assist her living in greater harmony with the world.

For Gordon's brother, Sean, who is once again depressed and in bad cricumstance.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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Prayer Requests--Solmenity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist

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on June 24, 2004 6:29 AM | Permalink

Such is the topic, as I have presented it, for our inguiry and discussion. But as I said before, if I lack either the time or the ability to study the implications of so profound a mystery, he who speaks within you even when I am not here will teach you better; it is he whom you contemplate with devotion, whom you have welcomed into your hearts, whose temples you have become. From a Sermon by St. Augustine commemorating this Solemnity.

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Heather as she continues to undergo therapy to assist her living in greater harmony with the world.

For Gordon's brother, Sean, who is once again depressed and in bad cricumstance.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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Prayer Requests--23 June 2004--Wednesday Week 12 of Ordinary Time

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on June 23, 2004 7:08 AM | Permalink

[speaking of Jonathan]

Whose love, whose favor, whose abiding friendship would not be corrupted, weakened and destroyed by such an utterance? But in his great love, this young man kept faith with his friend. He wa steadfast in the face of threats, unmoed by insults; forgetting renown, he though only of service. He spurned a kingdom for the sake of friendship. You, he said, will be king, and I will be second to you.

This is what truly perfect, stable and lasting friendship is, a tie that envy cannot spoil, nor suspicious weaken, nor ambition destroy. A friendship so tempted yielded not an inch, was buffeted but did not collapse. In the face of so many insults it remained unshaken. Go, therefore and do likewise.--from a Treatise on Spiritual Friendship--St. Aelred of Rivaulx

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Heather as she continues to undergo therapy to assist her living in greater harmony with the world.

For Gordon's brother, Sean, who is once again depressed and in bad cricumstance.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Peony Moss's Grandmother, may she rest in peace; and for her family that in mourning this loss, they celebrate this renewal of life. (Suffrages for the repose of the soul of Ms. Moss's grandmother requested.)

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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Prayer Requests--22 June 2004--St. Paulinus of Nola, St. Thomas More, and St. John Fisher

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on June 22, 2004 6:48 AM | Permalink

Today's first liturgy excerpt includes a very personal message from me to all who have joined in prayer with and for me.

But you should know everything about me and you should be aware that I am a sinner of long standing. It is not so long ago that I was led out of darkness and the shadow of death; only recently have I begun to breathe the air of life; only recently have I put my hand to the plough and taken up the cross of Christ. I need to be helped by your prayers to persevere to the end. And if you should lighten my burden by your intercession, this is the reward that will be added on to your merits, for the holy man who helps a laborer (I dare not call myself a brother) will be exalted like a great city. --From a Letter by Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop.

And now, a saint who watches over me all day (literally from my desktop) at work.

And, therefore, my own good daughter, do not let your mind be troubled over anything that shall happen to me in this world. Nothing can come but what God wills. And I am very sure that whatever that be, however bad it may seem, it shall indeed be the best. From a Letter to His Daughter Margaret--St. Thomas More

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Heather as she continues to undergo therapy to assist her living in greater harmony with the world.

For Gordon's brother, Sean, who is once again depressed and in bad cricumstance.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Peony Moss's Grandmother, may she rest in peace; and for her family that in mourning this loss, they celebrate this renewal of life. (Suffrages for the repose of the soul of Ms. Moss's grandmother requested.)

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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Prayer Requests 21 June 2004-St. Aloysius Gonzaga

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on June 21, 2004 6:48 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Take care above all things, most honored lady, not to insult God's boundless loving kindness; you would certainly do this if you mourned as dead one living face to face with God, one whose prayers can bring you in your troubles more powerful aid than they ever could on earth. And our parting will not be for long; we shall see each other again in heaven; we shall be united with our Savior; there we shall praise him with heart and soul, sing of his mercies for ever, and enjoy eternal happiness. When he takes away what he once lent us, his purpose is to store our treasure elsewhere more safely and bestow on us those very blessings that we ourselves would most choose to have. From a Letter to His Mother--St. Aloysius Gonzaga

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Heather as she continues to undergo therapy to assist her living in greater harmony with the world.

For Gordon's brother, Sean, who is once again depressed and in bad cricumstance.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Peony Moss's Grandmother, may she rest in peace; and for her family that in mourning this loss, they celebrate this renewal of life. (Suffrages for the repose of the soul of Ms. Moss's grandmother requested.)

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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Prayer Requests--18 June 2004--Solemnity--Sacred Heart of Jesus

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on June 18, 2004 6:27 AM | Permalink

As sons of God, we are to abide in peace; as we have one Spirit, we should be one in mind and heart. Thus God does not receive the sacrifice of one who lives in conflict; and he orders us to turn back from the altar and be first reoconciled with our brother, that God too may be appeased by the prayers of one who is at peace. The greatest offering we can make to God is our peace, harmony among fellow Christians, a people united with the unity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Treatise on the Lord's Prayer--St. Cyprian

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Peony Moss's Grandmother, may she rest in peace; and for her family that in mourning this loss, they celebrate this renewal of life. (Suffrages for the repose of the soul of Ms. Moss's grandmother requested.)

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

For the respose of the soul of Alicia's Sister-in-Law and for peace and comfort for the family she leaves behind.

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

For Louis as he considers his options today.

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.
For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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Prayer Requests--17 June 2004--Thursday Week 11 of Ordinary Time

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For Christ is the bread of life; this bread does not belong to everyone, but is ours alone. When we say, our Father, we understand that he is the father of those who know him and believe in him. In the same way we speak of our daily bread because Christ is the bread of those who touch his body. Treatise on the Lord's Prayer--St. Cyprian.

As generous distributors of God's manifold grace, put your gifts at the service of one another, each in the measure he has received. The one who speaks is to deliver God's message. The one who serves is to do it with the strength provided by God. Thus, in all of you God is to be glorified through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 4: 10-11a)

Requests
Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Akim, a blogger (not of St. Blogs, so far as I know) perilously close to the edge and calling out for help.

For Chris, of Maine Catholic and Beyond, who vanished from our midst with nary a word and has not been back since, that all goes well for him and for his family.

For Peony Moss's Grandmother, may she rest in peace; and for her family that in mourning this loss, they celebrate this renewal of life. (Suffrages for the repose of the soul of Ms. Moss's grandmother requested.)

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

For the respose of the soul of Alicia's Sister-in-Law and for peace and comfort for the family she leaves behind.

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

For Louis as he considers his options today.

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.
For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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 my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

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Prayer Requests--16 June 2004--Wednesday Week 11 Ordinary Time

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on June 16, 2004 7:03 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

However, my dear friends, it could also be that the kingdom of God whose coming we daily wish for is Christ himself, since it is his coming that we long for. He is our resurrection, since we rise again in him; so too he can be thought of as the kingdom of God because we are to reign in him. And it is good that we pray for God's kingdom; for though it is a heavenly kingdom, it is also an earthly one. But those who have already renounced the world are made greater by holding positions of authority in that kingdom. Treatise on the Lord's Prayer--St. Cyprian.

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Peony Moss's Grandmother, may she rest in peace; and for her family that in mourning this loss, they celebrate this renewal of life. (Suffrages for the repose of the soul of Ms. Moss's grandmother requested.)

For Franklin, Katherine, and family as they travel, for safety, comfort, peace, refreshment, and renewal.

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

For the respose of the soul of Alicia's Sister-in-Law and for peace and comfort for the family she leaves behind.

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

For discernment for a good friend making an extremely difficult decision.

For Louis as he considers his options today.

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For Katherine and Franklin for special needs and for comfort, joy, and peace as they prepare for their trip across America. And for Katherine's Father that his heart and spirit may be gentled to receive fully the Lord of Life. For Katherine's mother in the hospital with CHF that the doctors are guided to the right course of action.

For my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Requests--16 June 2004--Wednesday Week 11 Ordinary Time.

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Prayer Requests 15 June 2004--Tuesday of Week 11, Ordinary Time

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on June 15, 2004 6:46 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

We go on to say, May your name be hallowed. It is not that we think to make God holy by our prayers; rather we are asking God that his name may be made holy in us. Indeed, how could God be made holy, he who is the source of holiness? Still, because he himself said: Be holy, for I am holy, we pray and beseech him that we who have been hallowed in baptism may perservere in what we have begun. And we pray for this every day, for we have need of daily santification; sinning every day, we cleanse our faults again and again by constant sanctification. Treatise on the Lord's Prayer, St. Cyprian.

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Linda against discouragement under difficult circumstances

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

For the respose of the soul of Alicia's Sister-in-Law and for peace and comfort for the family she leaves behind.

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

For discernment for a good friend making an extremely difficult decision.

For Louis as he considers his options today.

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For Katherine and Franklin for special needs and for comfort, joy, and peace as they prepare for their trip across America. And for Katherine's Father that his heart and spirit may be gentled to receive fully the Lord of Life. For Katherine's mother in the hospital with CHF that the doctors are guided to the right course of action.

For my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

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Prayer Requests Monday, 14 June 2004, 11th in Ordinary Time

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on June 14, 2004 6:31 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

God is then the teacher of harmony, peace and unity, and desires each of us to pray for all men, even as he bore all men in himself alone. The three young men shut up in the furnace of fire observed this rule of prayer. United in the bond of the Spirit they uttered together the same prayer. The witness of holy Scripture describes this incident for us, so that we might imitate them in our prayer. Then all three began to sing in unison, blessing God. Even though Christ had not yet taught them to pray, nevertheless, they spoke as with one voice.

It is for this reason that their prayer was persusive and efficacious. For their simple and spiritual prayer of peace merited the presence of the Lord.

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

For the respose of the soul of Alicia's Sister-in-Law and for peace and comfort for the family she leaves behind.

TSO request prayers for a friend Ham, who presently seems to be in difficult circumstances.

Prayers for Jeff Culbreath and the renewed success of his printing business.

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

For discernment for a good friend making an extremely difficult decision.

For Louis as he interviews today for a position.

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For Katherine and Franklin for special needs and for comfort, joy, and peace as they prepare for their trip across America. And for Katherine's Father that his heart and spirit may be gentled to receive fully the Lord of Life. For Katherine's mother in the hospital with CHF that the doctors are guided to the right course of action.

For my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Requests Monday, 14 June 2004, 11th in Ordinary Time.

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11 June 2004--Feast of St. Barnabas

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on June 11, 2004 6:29 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Since he is the Sun of Justice, he fittingly calls his disciples the light of the world. The reason for this is that through them, as through shining rays, he has poured out the light of knowledge of himself upon the entire world. For by manifesting the light of truth, they have dispelled the darkness of error from the hearts of men. from a Treatis on the Gospel of Saint Matthew--Saint Chromatius

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

For Chris K. who is undergoing experimental treatment for her cancer and who is in poor spirits (more deadly than the cancer).

For Brain Savio O'Connor, victim of conscience and Christian Witness in Saudi Arabia

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

For discernment for a good friend making an extremely difficult decision.

For Louis as he interviews today for a position.

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For Katherine and Franklin for special needs and for comfort, joy, and peace as they prepare for their trip across America. And for Katherine's Father that his heart and spirit may be gentled to receive fully the Lord of Life. For Katherine's mother in the hospital with CHF that the doctors are guided to the right course of action.

For my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

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Prayer Requests--10 June 2004

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on June 10, 2004 6:37 AM | Permalink

Jesus our Lord will come, says Paul, and will come with the sound of trumpets. He will save only the woman who received his spies, that is, his apostles, in faith and obedience, and hid them on the roof of her house; and he will join this harlot to the house of Israel. But let us not bring up her past sins again or impute them to her. She was a harlot once, but now she is joined to Christ, chaste virgin to one chaste husband. Listen to what the Apostle says of her: He was determined to present you to Christ as a chaste virgin to her one and only husband. Indeed, Paul himself had been born of her: Misled by our folly and disbelief, he said, we too were once slaves to our passion and to pleasures of every kind.
--from a Sermon on Joshua by Origen

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

For J.H., newly named regional coordinator for the East Central Florida Carmelites, that she may rise to the task and help to renew, refresh, and revive the order here.

For discernment for a good friend making an extremely difficult decision.

For Louis as he interviews today for a position.

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For Katherine and Franklin for special needs and for comfort, joy, and peace as they prepare for their trip across America. And for Katherine's Father that his heart and spirit may be gentled to receive fully the Lord of Life. For Katherine's mother in the hospital with CHF that the doctors are guided to the right course of action.

For my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Requests--10 June 2004.

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Prayer Requests 9 June 2004--Memorial of St. Ephrem

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on June 9, 2004 6:28 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

Lord, she upon our darkened souls the brilliant light of your wisdom so that we may be enlightened and serve you with renewed purity. Sunrise marks the houor for men to begin their toil, but in our souls, Lord, prepare a dwelling for the day that will never end. Grant that we may come to know the risen life and that nothing may distract us from the delights you offer. Through our unremitting zeal for you, Lord, set upon us the sign of your day that is not measured by the sun. From Sermon 3 of St. Ephrem.

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For Katherine and Franklin for special needs and for comfort, joy, and peace as they prepare for their trip across America. And for Katherine's Father that his heart and spirit may be gentled to receive fully the Lord of Life.

For my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Requests 9 June 2004--Memorial of St. Ephrem.

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Prayer Requests 8 June 2004

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on June 8, 2004 6:34 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

The delights of this world and all its kingdoms will not profit me. I would prefer to die in Jesus Christ than to rule over all the earth. I seek him who died for us, I desire him who rose for us. I am in the throes of being born again. Bear with me, my borthers; do not keep me from living, do not wish me to die. I desire to belong to God; do not give me over to the world and do not seduce me with perishable things. Let me see the pure light; when I am there, I shall be truly a man at last. St. Ignatius of Antiioch--Letter to the Romans

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For Katherine and Franklin for special needs and for comfort, joy, and peace as they prepare for their trip across America.

For my isolate Carmelite Brother and Sister in NY (Mr. and Mrs. O) one of whom is battling cancer, the other who has Parkinson's and has recently broken a bone, may God be with them in their trials and in their healing

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Requests 8 June 2004.

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Prayer Reqeusts 7 June 2004-Monday 10th Week of Ordinary Time

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on June 7, 2004 6:38 AM | Permalink

You have never degrudged the martyrs their triumph but rather trained them for it. And so I am asking you to be consistent with the lessons you teach them. Just beg for me the courage and endurance not only to speak but also to will what is right, so that I may not only be called a Christian, but prove to be one. "A Letter to the Romans"--St. Ignatius of Antioch

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

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

For Nathan who continues to struggle that he be granted the strength to endure and the serentity to accept God's all-loving embrace. May the Good Lord bless and keep him and lead him to the fullness of truth in which resides peace, love, and joy.

For the success of the next attempt at the Kairos ministry out in California

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Reqeusts 7 June 2004-Monday 10th Week of Ordinary Time.

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Prayer Requests 4 June 2004

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on June 4, 2004 8:41 AM | Permalink

Since the daybreak or the dawn is changed gradually from darkness into light, the Church, which comprises the elect, is fittingly styled daybreak or dawn. While she is being led from the night of infidelity to the light of faith, whe is opened gradually to the splendor of heavenly brightness, jsut as dawn yields to the day after darkness. from Saint Greogry the Great--Moral Reflections on Job

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

Please remember my good friend Jane in your intentions of the day. This is her birthday and she needs our help celebrating it

Please pray for Samuel (and family) who is running one of those childhood fevers that seem never to end--he seems fine but for the fever, neither of his parents are faring any too well.

For the success of the next attempt at the Kairos ministry out in California

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

A special request from a gentleman battling a particularly troublesome and besetting sin for grace and help as he continues forward.

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Requests 4 June 2004.

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Prayer Requests 3 June 2004-Memorial of Charles Lwanga and the Martyrs of Uganda

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on June 3, 2004 6:48 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Symbolically, this crime also reveals that a simple and rough way of life--enriched by many fine human qualities yet enslaved by its own weakness and corruption--must give way to a more civilized life where in the higher experessions of the mind and better social conditions prevail. Homily at the canonization of the Martyrs of Uganda--Pope Paul VI (Office of Readings for the Day)

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

Please pray for Samuel (and family) who is running one of those childhood fevers that seem never to end--he seems fine but for the fever, neither of his parents are faring any too well.

For the success of the next attempt at the Kairos ministry out in California

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

A special request from a gentleman battling a particularly troublesome and besetting sin for grace and help as he continues forward.

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Requests 3 June 2004-Memorial of Charles Lwanga and the Martyrs of Uganda.

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Prayer Requests--2 June 2004--Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs

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on June 2, 2004 6:47 AM | Permalink

If passing from unbelief to faith means that we have passed from death to life, we should not be surprised to find that the world hates us. Anyone who has not passed from death to life, is incapable of loving those who have departed from death's dark dwelling place to enter a dwelling made of living stones and filled with the light of life From the Office of Readings--Origen.

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

Please pray for Samuel (and family) who is running one of those childhood fevers that seem never to end--he seems fine but for the fever, neither of his parents are faring any too well.

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

A special request from a gentleman battling a particularly troublesome and besetting sin for grace and help as he continues forward.

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Requests--2 June 2004--Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs.

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Prayer Reqeusts 1 June 2004--St. Justin Martyr

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on June 1, 2004 6:51 AM | Permalink

Requests

Please continue to pray for Dylan

Please pray for Katherine who is with child once again and who is suffering terribly from some of the bodily occurrences that accompany pregnancy.

Please pray for me as I go through an extended process of discernment and listening.

Please remember Mary Lou's daughter Teresa who is a newborn who is not feeding well and not gaining the weight she should be

A special request from a gentleman battling a particularly troublesome and besetting sin for grace and help as he continues forward.

For Christine, Gordon, Heather, and Ray as they set up house and get used to new surroundings.

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.

Continue reading Prayer Reqeusts 1 June 2004--St. Justin Martyr.

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