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Prayer Line
June 19, 2013
"Make it a rule, and pray to God to help you keep it,
never, if possible, to lie down at night without being able to say,
"I have made one human being at least a little wiser,
or a little happier, or at least a little better this day."
Charles Kingsley
Protestant Clergyman
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Raymond Morency &
Rev. John Mazzei
-Lord, we ask for your continued blessings and protection on our priests and religious.
-Let us pray that God helps our troops experience His Presence in the midst of the hell
they are living and help them to know that their sacrifices are not in vain.
-Please pray for Louise Christopher who is having surgery this morning.
-Please pray for a woman who was brought to the ER last night,
she is undergoing tests, a stroke is suspected.
Update on 15 year old Trey who was hit by car this past Saturday. Thank you Jesus for bringing him out of his coma today. Please continue to heal his brain completely and let him come off of life support soon. I praise You, Love You and Thank You Jesus.
Let us pray that the Lord may help families with men and women in the armed forces to cope with daily challenges in the absence of their loved ones.
June 18, 2013
"If we all tried to make other people's paths easy,
our own feet would have a smooth, even place to walk on."
Myrtle Reed, Author
Priests to pray for today are V. Rev. John Skehan &
Rev. Clement Thibodeau
This week's Seminarian to pray for is
Ernest. J. Boucher, (pre-theology)
St. Mary’s Seminary & University
5400 Roland Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21210-1994
Catholic Daily Prayers
http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/catholic-daily-prayers.html
June 17, 2013
"Actions speak louder than words;
let your words teach and your actions speak."
St. Anthony of Padua
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Larry Jensen &
Rev. James Plourde
Pray for our troops as they continue to serve faithfully, safeguarding the causes of freedom and democracy. Pray for their efforts to be effective and beneficial in all parts of the world. Pray for safety and protection for each one, asking God to intervene in every situation where there is peril or potential for loss of life.
Presidential Prayer Team
A Catholic Graduation Prayer
Father,
I have knowledge, so will You show me now,
How to use it wisely and find a way somehow
To make the world I live in a little better place,
And make life with its problems a little bit easier to face.
Grant me faith and courage and put purpose in my days,
And show me how to serve Thee in effective ways.
So my education, my knowledge and my skill
May find their true fulfillment as I learn to do Thy will.
And may I ever be aware in everything I do,
That knowledge comes from learning, and wisdom comes from You.
Amen.
June 16, 2013
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, bless all our Dads
and help them to know the special gift they are to their families.
Bless all the fathers who are in the military and are stationed
away from their families. Bless them and keep them safe.
Bless our Priests and help them to know that they too
are a special gift to all the families under their care.
Priest to pray for today is Most Rev. Richard Malone, ThD
Prayer for Joyful Priests
Heavenly Father,
give the Church today
many, holy, prayerful and joyful priests.
May their enthusiasm and good humor
inspire the faithful,
transform our parishes,
extend your Kingdom
and bring you glory.
We pray you through Jesus Christ, your Son.
Amen.
June 15, 2013
"The more we understand,
the deeper our faith,
the more absolute our love."
Sister Wendy Beckett
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Raymond Auger &
Rev. Chanel Cyr.
-Please pray for healing for my brother-in-law Bob. He is seriously ill with liver disease.
-Also, just got a call from my daughter-in-law, her nephew Trey is in a coma after being hit by a car while riding his bike.
-Let us pray for each other's special intentions.
A prayer for our veterans.
We ask for blessings on all those who have served their country in the armed forces. We ask for healing for the veterans who have been wounded, in body and soul, in conflicts around the globe. We pray especially for the young men and women, in the thousands, who are coming home from Iraq & Afghanistan with injured bodies and traumatized spirits. Bring solace to them, O Lord; may we pray for them when they cannot pray. We ask for, echoing John Paul II, an end to wars and the dawning of a new era of peace, As a way to honor all the veterans of past wars.
Have mercy on all our veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. Bring peace to their hearts and peace to the regions they fought in. Bless all the soldiers who served in non-combative posts; May their calling to service continue in their lives in many positive ways.
Give us all the creative vision to see a world which, grown weary with fighting, Moves to affirming the life of every human being and so moves beyond war. Hear our prayer, O Prince of Peace, hear our prayer. Amen.
Jean M Heimann
June 14, 2013
"Father, help me to speak the gospel in truthful
simplicity today. I trust that your grace will
accompany my words and make up for any lack."
The Word Among Us
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Kent Ouellette &
V. Rev. Lionel Chouinard
-Let us pray for all Military Chaplains, may they be instruments of God's love for the soldiers they serve.
-Please pray for Irene (permission given) who collapsed and was rushed to Maine Medical. X rays revealed a large brain tumor with multiple smaller ones.
Thank you all.
-I have a friend that need lots of prayers GOD know all his problems
Thanks and GOD bless
-Let us pray for all abused and neglected children.
Flag Day Prayer
Only Hope of the Nations, it is our custom to represent our nation by means of a flag. When we see the banner of stars and stripes we are reminded of that for which our country stands.
We pray that you would enable our country to always stand for truth and justice, liberty and honor.
Great Deliverer, our nation faces enemies from within and without. Powerful forces conspire to overthrow our position of leadership in that which is true and right.
We ask you to stand by us and empower us. We pray that you would strengthen us from within by your Holy Spirit.
Reason is not our God, and deceit is not our ally. Your approval should be the only one we seek, and your blessing is the only thing we need.
Open the eyes of our people that we might see you as Lord of All and the only source of true and lasting strength.
Send your Light and your Truth unto us that we might see clearly and hold fast to the Rock of our Salvation.
Heavenly Father, preserve us by your Means of Grace. Allow the gospel to grow in the hearts of our people that the fruits of righteousness may flourish among us.
We thank you for the blessings that have been granted unto us. We ask, for Jesus’ sake, that they may continue for generations to come.
Grant that our flag may wave over a nation that calls you Lord, and a people that offers to the Lord of the Heavens praise and thanksgiving. Amen.
June 13, 2013
Nothing apart from God can satisfy
the human heart that is truly in search of him.
St. Anthony of Padua
Priest to pray for today is Rev. Michael Seavey
-For Connie who is riding bike in Sunday River run this weekend. For safety for all bikers.
-For Luke who is gravely ill with intestinal problems. For healing and salvation.
Peace, Mary
-A woman recently had a colonoscopy, three polyps were
found. Two were removed, the third is very large and will
have to be removed by doctors at Maine Medical. A biopsy
will be done next week, please pray that it is not malignant
and for successful surgery.
-Today as we pray for our troops, let us pray especially for family members of our fellow prayer warriors who are presently serving.
Since so many of us pray to St. Anthony for lost or misplaced items, I thought I would include this short biography since many of us know little else about him. There is also a prayer included at the end of the article.
St. Anthony of Padua (Priest and Doctor)
St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) was born in 1195 in Lisbon and given the name of Fernando. At the age of 15 he entered the religious order of St. Augustine. He would then spend nine years studying Augustinian theology.
The life of the young priest took a radical turn when the bodies of the first five Franciscan martyrs were returned from Morocco and carried in solemn procession to his monastery. He was so moved by the experience, Fernando decided that he wanted to be a Franciscan, go to Morocco and become a martyr himself. As a Franciscan, he took the name Anthony.
Despite his desire, he never made it to Morocco. He became sick and needed to return home. His ship ran into storms and high winds and was blown to the east coast of Sicily, where he was cared for by the friars in Messina.
Anthony might have lived a quiet life as an unknown friar if he hadn’t gone to an ordination of Dominicans and Franciscans in 1222. While he was there, Anthony was asked to give a “simple” sermon. When Anthony began to speak, his holiness and knowledge impressed everyone. St. Francis heard of Anthony’s previously hidden gifts, and assigned Anthony to preach in northern Italy. Eventually, he was asked to also teach other friars.
In Padua, Anthony preached his last and most famous Lenten sermons. As many as 30,000 people would crowd to hear him. He would sometimes hear confessions all day. He was exhausted and knew that he would die soon. He died in 1231 at age 36. The following year, his friend, Pope Gregory IX, moved by the many miracles that occurred at Anthony’s tomb, declared him a saint.
How did St. Anthony, most known for his skill at preaching, become associated with finding lost things? When he was teaching friars, Anthony had a book of psalms that was very important to him. This was before the advent of the printing press, so the book itself was extremely valuable, but more importantly, it also had his notes for teaching which were irreplaceable.
A disgruntled novice decided to leave the community and took Anthony’s psalter with him! Upon realizing it was missing, Anthony prayed it would be found or returned to him. The novice saw a vision which compelled him to return the psalter to Anthony and return to the Order which accepted him back. The stolen book is said to be preserved in the Franciscan friary in Bologna. Shortly after his death people began asking St. Anthony’s help to find or recover lost and stolen articles.
The following is a traditional prayer to St. Anthony:
Dear St. Anthony,
You are the patron of the poor and the helper of all who seek lost articles. Help me to find the object I have lost so that I will be able to make better use of the time I will gain for God’s greater honor and glory. Grant your gracious aid to all people who seek what they have lost – especially those who seek to regain God’s grace
June 12, 2013
"If you are in the depths of dryness and powerlessness,
plunge yourself into the Heart of Jesus.
It is an abyss of power and love.
Do this even without tasting the tenderness of his love,
until such time that he chooses."
Unknown
Priests to pray for today are Rev. John Feeney &
Rev. Ralph Boisvert
-Prayers please for a girl who is being bullied in school, making her life miserable and causing her to be depressed.
-Please pray for a family who just lost their 49 year old mom to an aneurysm.
-Prayers for a woman with heart concerns. She has a great deal of stress. May God grant her an inner calm and peaceful assurance that He is in charge of all in her life.
-Can you add Gary's Mom to the prayer list, she is in the hospital with pneumonia and they are also looking into a possible pacemaker. At 89 years old she is quite the fighter, but I know prayers always help.
--Prayers are needed for a woman who has just been diagnosed with
a complicated cancer. She will be having surgery soon, prayers are
needed for successrful surgery and for the right course of treatment.
"Please pray for all our Priests and ask that the Holy Spirit will refresh and renew their joy and enthusiasm for the Priesthood, even as on their day of Ordination. Whenever you can, please, tell your Pastor, or any Priest, that you are praying for him and you are thankful he has answered the Divine Call to be a Priest of God."
Sisters of the Precious Blood
-Let us pray for our Military and their families, that they experience God's love through our prayers and support.
-Let us pray for the victims of natural disasters.
June 11, 2013
"Love always seeks knowledge.
And the more we want to love God,
the more we will want to understand who it is we love."
Sister Wendy Beckett
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Eugene Gaffey &
Rev. John d'Anjou SJ
-Let us pray that this Abortion bill will be defeated in the New York legislature
and let us offer our prayer support for the Bishops, Priests and all pro-life
people who are working to stop this travesty of justice for the unborn.
http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/new-york-kicks-into-high-gear-of-abortion-battle?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NCRegisterDailyBlog+National+Catholic+Register#When:2013-06-5%2016:49:01
-Let us pray for all soldiers, especially our Wounded Warriors,
that all may know the saving power of Jesus Christ.
-A daughter of one of our parishioners has been in a car accident
with a tracker trailer. I have no other information than that.
Prayers she is ok. She is an only child.
UPDATE
I received a phone call that the young lady in the accident is being taken to Goodall with a neck injury. I will let you know more as I find out. Mother is quite emotional so prayers for her also.
2nd UPDATE
The young lady in the car accident has been released from the hospital with a sprained neck and slight concussion. Car is totaled. Thanks you for your prayers and ask for continued healing.
Thanks
-Prayers please for a woman who is battling a deep depression,
and for the physician who is caring for her... that he may find the
right combination of meds to help her.
The following is an excerpt from an article written by a Marine dad
whose son is recuperating from serious war injuries.
"I am reminded once again that we never know what a day may hold. Our lives can change in a moment. That is why it is so vitally important that we know Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. When life takes one of those unforeseen turns, you can know that no matter what that day holds you are held in the hand of a loving Heavenly Father. In John 10:28-29, Jesus said, "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish; neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.”
June 10, 2013
"What really matters in life is that we are loved by Christ
and that we love Him in return.
In comparison to the love of Jesus, everything else is secondary.
And, without the love of Jesus, everything is useless."
John Paul II
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Gabriel Baltrusaitis OFM &
Rev. Maurice Morin
Let’s pray especially this week for our seminarian:
Scott R. Watts (Pre-Theology)
Seminary of Our Lady of Providence
485 Mount Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI 02908-3301
-Norm Cyr wants to thank everyone for their prayers. He went in the hospital
last week for an aneurism and was home the next day.
-Prayers please for a woman who is unable to let go of her past
sins in spite of her conversion. She knows that God is merciful,
and that He has forgiven her but she is not able to accept it.
-Prayers please for Louise and Gloria.
-Let us remember to keep our Priests, Chaplains and soldiers
in our prayers, may the Lord protect them and fill them with
the courage needed to serve their call in life.
Lord God, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and peace: Give to the leaders and people of this country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
June 9, 2013
"The truth is like a lion. You don't have to defend it.
Let it loose. It will defend itself."
St. Augustine of Hippo
Priest to pray for today is Bishop Joseph Gerry OSB
Let us pray for all soldiers, especially our Wounded Warriors,
that all may know the saving power of Jesus Christ.
St. Thérèse’s Prayer for Priests
(St. Thérèse’s devotion to the Priesthood is to be found in all its fullness in a prayer which she used to say daily and which she learned by heart; this is all the more remarkable in view of her known distaste for lengthy set forms of prayer.)
‘O Holy Father, may the torrents of love flowing from the sacred wounds of Thy Divine Son bring forth priests like unto the beloved disciple John who stood at the foot of the Cross; priests: who as a pledge of Thine own most tender love will lovingly give Thy Divine Son to the souls of men.
May Thy priests be faithful guardians of Thy Church, as John was of Mary, whom he received into his house. Taught by this loving Mother who suffered so much on Calvary, may they display a mother’s care and thoughtfulness towards Thy children. May they teach souls to enter into close union with Thee through Mary who, as the Gate of Heaven, is specially the guardian of the treasures of Thy Divine Heart.
Give us priests who are on fire, and who are true children of Mary, priests who will give Jesus to souls with the same tenderness and care with which Mary carried the Little Child of Bethlehem.
Mother of sorrows and of love, out of compassion for Thy beloved Son, open in our hearts deep wells of love, so that we may console Him and give Him a generation of priests formed in thy school and having all the tender thoughtfulness of thine own spotless love.’
June 8, 2013
Although a virtuous man may be ignorant, ignorance is not a virtue.
If a man loves God knowing a little about Him,
he should love God more from knowing more about Him.
For every new thing known about God is a new reason for loving Him.
-Frank Sheed, Theology and Sanity
Priests to pray for today are V. Rev. Jean-Paul Labrie &
Rev. Raymond Picard
-Pray for our troops as they continue to serve faithfully, safeguarding the
causes of freedom and democracy. Pray for their efforts to be effective and
beneficial in all parts of the world. Pray for safety and protection for each one,
asking God to intervene in every situation where there is peril or potential for
loss of life.
-Prayers please for the repose of the soul of Chet who died suddenly in a
motorcycle accident.
-Prayers for a husband.
-Prayers please for an elderly man who fell and broke his hip.
Due to complicated health issues, he needs Divine intervention to
have the ability to walk again.
Act of Consecration to the Most Sacred Heart &
Immaculate Heart of Mary.
June 7, 2013
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration will be held today at
Notre Dame Church in Springvale beginning at 8:00am.
A special Mass in celebration of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart
will be celebrated today on EWTN at 8 AM, 12 PM & 6:30 PM, Sat. Jun. 8 at 12 AM
Global Rosary Relay For Priests (Live)
Join EWTN in this live tribute to priests, which takes place at 60 shrines across the world, beginning in Dublin, Ireland. The faithful at each shrine will pray a particular mystery of the rosary at a particular hour of the day. One of the shrines is Our Lady of the Angels Chapel in Irondale, AL. Don't miss this very special devotion!
Fri. Jun. 7 at 9:30 AM ET & 9:30 PM ET
Please pray for all Priests today.
-Please pray for all our Priests and ask that the Holy Spirit will refresh and renew their joy and enthusiasm for the Priesthood, even as on their day of Ordination. Whenever you can, please, tell your Pastor, or any Priest, that you are praying for him and you are thankful he has answered the Divine Call to be a Priest of God."
-Father, walk today beside our military wherever they are. Protect them, guide them, let them feel your love and the love of all who pray for them.
-Let us pray for the young people who will be graduating from Sanford High School tonight and for all other graduating Seniors,
The Real Presence
The simplest way to express what Christ asks us to believe about the Real Presence is that the Eucharist is really He. The Real Presence is the real Jesus. We are to believe that the Eucharist began in the womb of the Virgin Mary; that the flesh which the Son of God received from His Mother at the Incarnation is the same flesh into which He changed bread at the Last Supper; that the blood He received from His Mother is the same blood into which He changed wine at the Last Supper. Had she not given Him His flesh and blood there could not be a Eucharist.We are to believe that the Eucharist is Jesus Christ - simply, without qualification. It is God become man in the fullness of His divine nature, in the fullness of His human nature, in the fullness of His body and soul, in the fullness of everything that makes Jesus Jesus. He is in the Eucharist with His human mind and will united with the Divinity, with His hands and feet, His face and features, with His eyes and lips and ears and nostrils, with His affections and emotions and, with emphasis, with His living, pulsating, physical Sacred Heart. That is what our Catholic Faith demands of us that we believe. If we believe this, we are Catholic. If we do not, we are not, no matter what people may think we are.Father John A. Hardon S.J.
Prayer for Graduating Students
"Father God, we thank you for these graduating students. We pray that you will give them direction, purpose, and perseverance as they enter the next phrase of their lives. Give them clearness of mind to move forward into the plans and purposes that You have for them. May these young people gain wisdom from You and have discernment for proper behavior. Raise up Christian mentors for these graduates so they have someone who holds them accountable for their actions. We pray that they will rise above ungodly behaviors and have the boldness to stand up for what is right wherever they work, study, or socialize. Give them wisdom to spend their time and money wisely. Grant them success for their efforts at every turn and guide their feet to follow Your ways. May they be eager to do good and not evil all the days of their lives. Use them in might ways, Dear Father. In Jesus name,
June 6, 2013
Tomorrow is the First Friday of the month.
24 hour Eucharistic Adoration will be held at
Notre Dame Church in Springvale beginning
at 8:00 am (immediately following daily Mass).
A Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament
for the Increase of Priestly and Religious Vocations
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Eternal Father,
Son of the Virgin Mary,
we thank you for offering your life in sacrifice on
the Cross, and for renewing this sacrifice
in every Mass celebrated throughout the world.
In the Power of the Holy Spirit
we adore you and proclaim
your living presence in the Eucharist.
We desire to imitate the love you show us
in your death and resurrection,
by loving and serving one another.
We ask you to call many young people to religious
life, and to provide the holy and generous priests
that are so needed in you Church today.
Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Amen.
Priest to pray for today are Rev. George Hickey &
Rev. Peter Kaseta OFM Cap
-Please pray for my husband who has just been diagnosed with cancer.......
A prayer for our soldiers.
Courage. As Joshua prepared for battle, the Lord commanded him to be "strong and courageous" (Joshua 1:9). "Courage," says David F. Winecoff, "has little to do with killing people and destroying property. Courage in its purest form is demonstrated by the person who stands by his convictions no matter the persecution or ridicule. " Pray that your soldier will have both physical and moral courage.
June 5, 2013
“Ask yourselves, young people, about the love of Christ. Acknowledge His voice resounding in the temple of your heart. Return His bright and penetrating glance which opens the paths of your life to the horizons of the Church’s mission. It is a taxing mission, today more than ever, to teach men the truth about themselves, about their end, their destiny, and to show faithful souls the unspeakable riches of the love of Christ. Do not be afraid of the radicalness of His demands, because Jesus, who loved us first, is prepared to give Himself to you, as well as asking of you. If He asks much of you, it is because He knows you can give much.”
― John Paul II, The Meaning of Vocation
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Andrew Bisson OFM &
Rev. Thomas Lequin
-Prayers please for a young woman who has a serious drug addiction
-Prayers please for Shirley who has acute back pain and for guidance
on decision for treatment
-Prayers please for a woman who is going through a bout of depression
-Prayers please for the repose of the soul of Chet who died suddenly in
a motorcycle accident.
-Dear friends: Lots of different prayer requests
-For my Mom (83) going in for heart surgery June 26 and the needs with
Medicare/mainecare, beds being kept open for her etc, they don't make
it easy that's for sure, ugh.
-My brother John, lost his job which has been his whole life and has gone
down the tubes he has been to detox already once he is a loner and so lost.
Living with his daughter - no help.
-My daughter's friend Jess is having band surgery today at 12:00.
Miss all my prayer friends your prayers are in mine.
love and peace,
Patty
-Prayers for Normand Cyr permission given, will be operated on Thurs.
morning for an aneurysm.
-Thank you all for your prayers for my parents! They are finally moved
into their new place! Lots of unpacking to do, but they are finding "angels"
to help out. Through each season of life, I give thanks to Jesus for giving
me the strength I need!
Peace of Christ,
Joanne
PRAYER FOR MILITARY CHAPLAINS
O God, Who hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son to be the eternal High Priest for the glory of Thy Majesty and the salvation of mankind; grant that they whom He hath chosen to be His chaplains and the stewards of His mysteries, maybe found faithful in the fulfilment of the ministry which they have received.
Grant, O Holy and Mighty Trinity, that they may never lose that purity of heart with which they were ordained, though all around them lie terrors and the uncertainty of war. Give them an abundance of wise counsel, fortitude, temperance and justice and supernatural charity. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
June 4, 2013
"We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness.
God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence;
see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence...
We need silence to be able to touch souls."
Blessed Mother Teresa
Priests to pray for today are V. Rev. Richard Malo
& Msgr. Joseph Goudreau
Pray for our troops who face hardship daily as they struggle to strengthen
democracy in Afghanistan and other areas of unrest, asking God to cover
each one with His powerful protection and care.
Prayer for Civil Authority
Lord Jesus Christ, King of the universe, look with mercy on those who rule
over us. Grant to our President and his administration the grace to know
and do your will. Let them serve all their subjects in truth and righteousness.
Inspire our Congressmen with the courage to make laws for the good of all
rather than the few. Give our Judges your Spirit of wisdom and understanding
that they may discern the truth and impartially administer the law.
And let all the people pitch in to make our way of government
continue to work. Amen.
June 3, 2013
"Love our Lady and she will obtain abundant grace
to help you conquer in your daily struggle."
St. Josemaria Escriva
Fr. William Dinga Jr. & Rev. Philip Cyr.
"Heavenly Father, the responsibility of Your priests is great.
Bless them and make them guardians to watch over Your sheep."
Mother Catherine Aurelia
-Prayers please for Elena who has cancer and has been given
six months to live.
-Also, prayers please for our friend Mike who is 60 years old
and has just been diagnosed with Alzheimers.
-More prayers are needed for Casandra Levasseur. She had major heart surgery,
had been back home for only two weeks when she was rushed to MMC with a
gald bladder attack. Let us pray that our Divine Physician will guard doctors
in their decision on how to proceed with her care.
Let us pray for the many soldiers who do not know Jesus Christ.
.A Prayer for America
Father, we beg Your blessing for the Right to Life, the Unborn, the weak, the sick and the old; all who are finding themselves being targets of the vicious culture of death; that our Lord Jesus bless and protect all who stand up for the Christian dignity of persons. That God enlighten those who are traveling down death's highway by their involvement, in any way, with either the contemporary death culture, selfism, relativeism, or any of the new age errors of our times, that God envelop our culture with His Divine protection and help us both individually and as a nation to true enlightenment, conversion and repentance of our selves and our culture. Help us to turn from our national sin of abortion, and return to, and once again become a Christian nation, on the narrow road, that is, the path to becoming a nation and culture, under God. Amen.
June 2, 2013
Pope Francis on the Holy Eucharist
Priest to pray for today is Bishop Paul Baltakis OFM
-Prayer update
Audrey Howe - Brain Surgery.
So great to have everyone back under the same roof last night! Audrey
slept right through! :-) HUGE thank you to everyone for EVERYTHING
this past week...we seriously have the BEST friends and family EVER!! ♥ ♥ ♥
Prayer for the safety of soldiers.
Almighty and eternal God,
those who take refuge in you will be glad
and forever will shout for joy.
Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties.
Protect them with the shield of your strength
and keep them safe from all evil and harm.
May the power of your love enable them to return home
in safety, that with all who love them,
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
-Let us pray for Pope Francis' intentions for June.
Dear Heavenly Father,
During the month of June, we, the People of God throughout the world, pray for mutual respect. We pray that all of us may reflect Jesus Christ, with a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutual respect. May respect prevail among all people, dear Lord.
We also pray for the "New Evangelization"! Lord, you know where secularization is strongest and where faith in you appears dim. We pray with expectancy that you would bless all Christian communities so that we may effectively promote a new evangelization in every nation, every continent, and every language!
June 1, 2013
"We must not be afraid of being Christian and living as Christians!
We must have this courage to go and proclaim the Risen Christ,
for he is our peace; he made peace with his love,
with his forgiveness, wih his blood and with his mercy"
Pope Francis
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Mark Nolette &
Rev. Afred Jacques
-Let us pray for the safety of our soldiers and for their families.
-Prayers please for Chelsi a 24 year old mother of one and soon
to be two. Last fall she found out she has a tumor and was sent
to Boston to have further testing. They found she has a tumor
called retroperitioneal shwannoma, she also found out she is
pregnant. Doctors urged her to abort the baby and despite the
doctors telling her she would be in tremendous pain and could
possibly die she refused to abort.
Tomorrow is the Feast of Corpus Christi.
http://wau.org/resources/article/re_join_pope_francis_for_an_hour_of_adoration/
Eucharistic Adoration will be offered at Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main St., Saco
from 11:30 am-6:00pm followed by a Holy Hour, 6 pm-7 pm.
Father Daniel Baillargeon will preside over the Holy Hour.
Friday, May 31, 2013
"Lord help me to imitate Mary's deep humility,
lively faith, blind obedience, unceasing prayer,
constant self-denial, surpassing purity, ardent love,
heroic patience, angelic kindness, and
heavenly wisdom. Amen"
St Louis de Montfort
Priest to pray for today is Rev. Mark Reinhardt
-Let us pray for God's probection over Oklahoma City
and surrounding communities where several tornadoes
are expected to hit in heavily populated areas,
-Let us pray for the safety of our troops
For the Safety of Soldiers
Almighty and eternal God,
those who take refuge in you will be glad
and forever will shout for joy.
Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties.
Protect them with the shield of your strength
and keep them safe from all evil and harm.
May the power of your love enable them to return home
in safety, that with all who love them,
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Today is the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth
About the Magnificat
The Magnificat [Latin: magnifies], also called the Canticle of Mary, is recorded in the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55). It is the Virgin Mary's joyous prayer in response to her cousin Elizabeth's greeting (Luke 1: 41-45). This great hymn forms part of the Church's prayer in the Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours). When it is recited as part of the Divine Office, it is followed by the Gloria Patri ("Glory be"). The traditional sung Magnificat is Latin plainchant. One of the hymn's most glorious musical renditions is the version of the Magnificat by J.S. Bach.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the Magnificat as "the song both of the Mother of God and of the Church" [CCC 2619], and explains this prayer's significance:
Mary's prayer is revealed to us at the dawning of the fullness of time. Before the Incarnation of the Son of God, and before the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, her prayer cooperates in a unique way with the Father's plan of loving kindness: at the Annunciation, for Christ's conception; at Pentecost, for the formation of the Church, His Body. In the faith of His humble handmaid, the Gift of God found the acceptance He had awaited from the beginning of time. She whom the Almighty made "full of grace" responds by offering her whole being: "Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be [done] to me according to Thy word". "Fiat": this is Christian prayer: to be wholly Gods' because He is wholly ours. [CCC 2617]
The Magnificat appears below.
My soul magnifies the Lord,
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden,
For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name.
And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with His arm:
He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and exalted those of low degree.
He has filled the hungry with good things;
and the rich He has sent empty away.
He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy;
As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to His posterity forever.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen
Scripture text: Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition
Thursday, May 30, 2013
"You cannot please both God
and the world at the same time.
They are utterly opposed to each other
in their thoughts, their desires, and their actions."
St John Vianney
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Richard Nadeau &
Rev. John McHugh OFM Cap
Let us pray for the repose of the souls of soldiers who've died while
in service of our country and for the soldiers who continue to risk
their lives for others.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We pray for all those in this world who administer justice.
Lord, may they act always with integrity and right conscience
as they serve society.
We also pray during this Year of Faith for all seminaries
throughout the world. May all seminaries and those that lead them,
especially those of mission churches, forrm pastors after the heart
of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the gospel.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
"Be not angry that you cannot make others
as you wish them bo be, since you cannot
make yourself as you wish to be"
Thomas A Kempis
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Richard MacDonough SS &
Rev. David Raymond
Let us remember to keep our Priests, Chaplains and soldiers in our prayers,
may the Lord protect them and fill them with the courage needed to serve
their call in life.
A prayer in time of sickness.
Jesus, You suffered and died for us. You understand suffering. Teach me to understand my suffering as You do; to bear it in union with You; to offer it with You to atone for my sins and to bring your grace to souls in need. Calm my fears; increase my trust. May I gladly accept your holy will and become more like You in trial. If it be your will, restore me to health so that I may work for your honor and glory and the salvation of all. Amen
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
"Whether or not storms come, we cannot choose.
But where we stare during a storm, that we can"
Max Lucado
Priests to pray for today are Msgr. Rene Mathieu &
Msgr. Raymond Begin
-Please pray for Audrey 6 years old needs brain surgery today,
Tuesday May 28 2013 in Portland Maine.
-Gilberto 32 who needed 2 new kidneys no longer needs 2 new kidneys.
He is back to work, off the dyalasis. his kidneys are functioning well.
Thank You And Praise You God.
God Bless You Abundantly Always,
Mrs., Lauretta Carbonneau
An excerp from Archbishop of Military Services,
Timothy Broglio's, homily for his annual Memorial Mass
in honor of Veterans.
“We are able to be here in prayer, because women and men have set
aside their security, their plans, their families and what is familiar in order
to serve this nation whose foundation is based on principles.”
“How can we fail to pray for those who have assured those principles
throughout the 237 years of our national existence?” he asked."
O Virgin Mother
In the depths of your heart you pondered the Life of the son you brought
into the world. Give us your vision of Jesus and ask the Father to open
our hearts, that we may always see his presence in our lives, and in the
power of the Holy Spirit, bring us into the joy and peace of the kingdom,
where Jesus is Lord forever and ever. Amen--Fr. Rob Jack, June 10, 1998
Monday, May 27, 2013
Prayer, says Saint Thérèse of Lisieux,
"is a surge of the heart,
a simple look turned toward heaven.
It is a cry of recognition and of love,
embracing both trial and joy."
-Priest to pray for today is Rev. David Cote
-Seminarian to pray for this week is:
Brad Morin (3rd Theology)
St. Mary’s Seminary & University
Baltimore, MD 21210-1994
-Let us pray for our Military, our veterans, and today, let us
especially remember the men and women who sacrificed their
lives for our country
Our Diocesan website has a You Tube Memorial Day
message from Bishop Malone, be sure to have your
volume turned up. (scroll to center of page)
http://portlanddiocese.com/info.php?info_id=205
Sunday, May 26, 2013
"O Trinity, eternal Trinity! Fire, abyss of love...
Was it necessary that you should give even the Holy Trinity
as food for souls? ... You gave us not only your Word
through the Redemption and in the Eucharist, but you
also gave yourself in the fullness of love for your creature."
St. Catherine of Siena
Priest to pray for today is Bishop Richard Malone, ThD
who is the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of
Portland, a position he will hold until a new bishop is
named for the diocese.
-Let us pray for the future Bishop whom the Lord is preparing to serve our Diocese.
Memorial Day Prayer
Remember the brave soldiers who gave their lives
For our freedom,
God Bless them all these courageous
Men and women.They fought on land,
Others at sea,
Sacrificing their lives for
You and me.
Schools and offices respect these heroes
From the past,
By flying our beautiful flag
At half-mast.As you watch the parade and hear
The trumpets play,
Please think about what we celebrate on
Memorial Day.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
" To be perfect in our vocation is nothing else than
to fulfill the duties which our state of life obliges us
to perform, and to accomplish them well, and only
for the honor and love of God."
St Francis De Sales
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Gregory Dube &
Rev. Armand Neault
-Lord I lift up to you John and his house, cover him and his
house with your precious blood. Lord I pray that John will
accept you as his personal Saviour.
"Mary Immaculate, we know you are blessing our Priests."
Mother Catherine Aurelia
PRAYER FOR MILITARY CHAPLAINS
O God, Who hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son to be the eternal High Priest for the glory of Thy Majesty and the salvation of mankind; grant that they whom He hath chosen to be His chaplains and the stewards of His mysteries, maybe found faithful in the fulfilment of the ministry which they have received.
Grant, O Holy and Mighty Trinity, that they may never lose that purity of heart with which they were ordained, though all around them lie terrors and the uncertainty of war. Give them an abundance of wise counsel, fortitude, temperance and justice and supernatural charity. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Friday, May 24, 2013
"Our Lady wishes us now to honor her,
especially under the title, "Help of Christians".
In these evil days, we need her help"
St. John Bosco
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Leopold Nicknair &
Rev. Ramundas Bukauskas OFM
-Pope Francis has called on Catholics worldwide to join in prayer with their fellow Catholics in China on May 24, to ask God to give them the grace “to announce with humility and joy” Jesus Christ, to be faithful” to his Church and to the Pope, and to live their lives in service to their country in a way that is coherent with their Christian faith
Prayer for the Safety of Soldiers
Almighty and eternal God,
those who take refuge in you will be glad
and forever will shout for joy.
Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties.
Protect them with the shield of your strength
and keep them safe from all evil and harm.
May the power of your love enable them to return home
in safety, that with all who love them,
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Prayer for someone to be brought to the faith
O victorious lady! you who have such powerful influence
with your divine son in conquering the hardest of hearts,
intercede for those for whom I pray, that their hearts being
softened by the rays of divine grace, they may come to the
unity of the true faith and the saving knowledge of your son
our savior Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
"Apart from the cross,
there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven"
St. Rose of Lima
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Stephen Concannon &
Rev. Aaron Damboise
-Prayers please for Josephine who is very ill.
Prayer for our Armed Forces
May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support.
Prayer to Mary, help of Christians
Most Holy and Immaculate Virgin, Help of Christians, we place ourselves under your motherly protection. Throughout the Church's history you have helped Christians in times of trial, temptation and danger. Time and time again, you have proven to be the Refuge of sinners, the Hope of the hopeless, the Consoler of the afflicted, and the Comforter of the dying. We promise to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, your Son, to proclaim His Good News of God's love for all people, and to work for peace and justice in our world. With faith in your intercession, we pray for the Church, for our family and friends, for the poor and abandoned, and all the dying. Grant, O Mary, Help of Christians, the graces of which we stand in need. (Mention your intentions.) May we serve Jesus with fidelity and love until death. Help us and our loved ones to attain the boundless joy of being forever with our Father in heaven. Amen.
Mary, Help of Christians, pray for us!
Discalced Carmelite Friars
Holy Hill, Hubertus, WI 53033
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
"Do not say, "It is impossible for me to influence others."
If you are a Christian, it is imposible for this not to happen"
St. John Chrysostom
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Albin Andrus &
Rev. Thomas Murphy
-Let us continue to pray for God's protection on our troops
and their families.
The Lady of All Nations Prayer
“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Father,
send now your Spirit over the earth.
Let the Holy Spirit live in the hearts of all nations,
that they may be preserved from degeneration, disaster, and war.
May the Lady of All Nations, the Blessed Virgin Mary, be our Advocate. Amen.”
Prayer in Time of Need
Heavenly Father, in my present need, help me to believe that you are aware of
my anxiety and will do what is best for me. Give me the strength to trust you
and put the present and future in your hands. Grant this through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
"Let us run to Mary, and as her little children,
cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence."
St Francis DeSales
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Daniel Greenleaf &
Rev. Joel Cyr
Let us pray for our seminarian:
Matthew J. Gregory, 1st Theology
Blessed John XXIII Seminary, 558 South Avenue
Weston, MA 02493
-Please pray for a lady who is in critical condition at the hospital.
-Let us pray for our troops and let us thank God for their devotion in
serving our country.
-Let us pray for all who have been impacted by the Oklahoma
tornadoes and especially for the families who've lost a loved one.
-Let us pray for the family of the young girl who has been found
dead in the Maine woods.
A Special Prayer for the Victims of Natural Disasters
Lord Jesus, Who went about doing good and healing all, we ask You to bless all people who are injured, sick or homeless due to natural disasters. O Jesus, You suffered and died for us; You understand suffering. Give them strength in body, courage in spirit, and patience in pain. Calm their fears; increase their trust. And bless all who hasten to their aid. Amen.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
"I plead with you--never, ever give up on hope,
never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged.
Be not afraid.”
John Paul II,
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Roland Nadeau &
Rev. James Nadeau
From the Presidential Prayer Team...
Pray for our troops as they continue to serve faithfully, safeguarding
the causes of freedom and democracy. Pray for their efforts to be
effective and beneficial in all parts of the world. Pray for safety and
protection for each one, asking God to intervene in every situation
where there is peril or potential for loss of life.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
"Christ has no body now on earth but yours,
no hands but yours, no feet but yours; yours
are the eyes through which Christ's compassion
looks out on the world, yours are the feet with
which he is to go about doing good and yours
are the hands with which he is to bless us now."
St. Teresa of Avila
Priest to pray for today is our Holy Father, Pope Francis.
-Let us pray for peace in the world and for the protection of all our military
personnel, especially those in dangerous areas of the world.
Prayer of Intercession for the Feast of Pentecost
O living God, come and make our souls temples of thy Spirit.
Sanctify us, O Lord!
Baptize thy whole Church with fire, that the divisions soon may cease, and that it may stand before the world as a pillar and buttress of thy truth.
Sanctify us, O Lord!
Grant us all the fruits of thy Holy Spirit: brotherly love, joy, peace, patience, goodwill and faithfulness.
Sanctify us, O Lord!
May the Holy Spirit speak by the voice of thy servants, here and everywhere, as they preach thy word.
Sanctify us, O Lord!
Send thy Holy Spirit, the comforter, to all who face adversity, or who are the victims of men's wickedness.
Sanctify us, O Lord!
Preserve all nations and their leaders from hatred and war, and build up a true community among nations, through the power of thy Spirit.
Sanctify us, O Lord!
Holy Spirit, Lord and source of life, giver of the seven gifts,
Sanctify us, O Comforter.
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, Spirit of counsel and strength,
Sanctify us, O Comforter.
Spirit of knowledge and devotion, Spirit of obedience to the Lord.
Sanctify us, O Comforter.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
"Charity is the form, mover, mother, and root of all the virtues."
St. Thomas Aquinas
Priests to pray for today are Rev. James Roy MM &
Rev. Robert Parent
Let us pray for our troops, and today, let us especially
remember the soldiers who do not know Jesus.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Oh Holy Spirit, You are the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. You are the Spirit of truth, love and holiness, proceeding from the Father and the Son, and equal to Them in all things. I adore You and love You with all my heart. Teach me to know and to seek God, by whom and for whom I was created. Fill my heart with a holy fear and a great love for Him. Give me compunction and patience, and do not let me fall into sin.
Increase faith, hope and charity in me and bring forth in me all the virtues proper to my state of life. Help me to grow in the four cardinal virtues, Your seven gifts and Your twelve fruits.
Make me a faithful follower of Jesus, an obedient child of the Church and a help to my neighbor. Give me the grace to keep the commandments and to receive the sacraments worthily. Raise me to holiness in the state of life to which You have called me, and lead me through a happy death to everlasting life. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Grant me also, O Holy Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, the special favor for which I ask {name special petition}, if it be for Your honor and glory and for my well being. Amen.
Friday, May 17, 2013
"The goal of a virtuous life is to become like God!"
St. Gregory of Nyssa
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Paul Coughlin &
Rev. Harold Nicknair
-Let us pray for all Military Chaplains, may they be instruments of
God's love for the soldiers they serve.
-I just received a phone call from one of our parishioners asking
for prayers for her mom who is undergoing tests at the hospital today.
Please pray that God will give her the courage and the strength to
deal with whatever the results may be.
Thanks to all of you.
Nancy
-Let us pray for the missing girl from Maine, that she will be
found alive and prayers of comfort for her family as they wait
anxiously for her return.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
"All my own perception of beauty both in majesty
and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady."
J.R.R. Tolkien
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Harold Moreshead &
Rev. Sylvio Levesque
-Prayers please for my Mum and Dad. They need to move into a handicap
accessible place, since she can no longer climb the 7 stairs to get out of her
place. We found one, but neither of them can do much, if any packing.
Prayers I can get it done in a week and a half (w/limited help from siblings).
God's in charge!
United in Christ,
Joanne
From the Presidential Prayer Team...
Give thanks for the tremendous sacrifices of members of our military as they keep our nation safe from attack through their diligence. Pray that God will cover them with His powerful protection and will keep them safe from harm and injury. Give thanks to God for the freedoms we enjoy that have been wrought through the sacrifice of our military
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
"The first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God;
secondly, to do it in the manner He wills it;
and thirdly to do it because it is His will."
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Antonio Amato &
Rev. Jacques LaPointe
-Prayers please for a man who has been teaching his grandchildren the
Catholic faith, he is being told to stop.
-Prayers please for Cassie's friend who is missing in Kittery.
Thanks to all and God bless
Rachel
- For Claire Coveney, potential serious health issues.
And for the family as well.
-Father, walk today beside our military wherever they are. Protect them,
guide them, let them feel your love and the love of all who pray for them.
Francis: We Don't Save Ourselves
Pope at Morning Mass Warns Against False Securities
VATICAN CITY, April 10, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Pope Francis spoke today at morning Mass about salvation that comes from God alone.
As customary, the Holy Father celebrated morning Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae. Today, Cardinals Angelo Sodano and Angelo Comastri concelebrated.
"The Lord saves us by His love: not with a letter, nor with a decree, but with his love," the Pope said in the homily, as reported by Vatican Radio. And salvation, is "the recovery of that dignity, which we have lost," the dignity of being children of God.
This is a dignity that grows, said Pope Francis, "until our final encounter with Him," adding, "this is the way of salvation, and this is beautiful."
The Pontiff said that "we are men and women of hope," people who have been "saved by love."
The problem, he explained, is that sometimes we want to save ourselves, "and we believe we can do it," for example basing our security on money -- and we think: "I have money, I am secure, [I have it] all, there are no worries, I have dignity: the dignity of a rich person."
"This," said Pope Francis, "is not enough."
"Think of the parable of the Gospel, of the man who had the full granary, who said, 'I'll make another to get more, and then I'll sleep soundly,' and the Lord says, 'You fool! This evening you will die.' That salvation is wrong, it is a temporary salvation, it is also apparent salvation."
The Holy Father went on to say that, at other times, "We think we save ourselves with vanity, with pride," that, "We believe ourselves powerful ...," and that "we mask our poverty, our sins, with vanity, with pride ... Even that ends," he said.
"True salvation is in the dignity that God gives back to us in the hope that Christ has given us at Easter," he affirmed.
"Let's make today an act of faith," said Pope Francis, "[Let us say]: Lord, I believe. I believe in Your love. I believe that Your love has saved me. I believe that Your love has given me the dignity that I had not. I believe that Your love gives me hope."
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Holy In A Different Way
From the saints I must take the substance, not the accidents, of their virtues.
I am not St. Aloysius, nor must I seek holiness in his particular way,
but according to the requirements of my own nature, my own character,
and the different conditions of my life.
I must not be the dry, bloodless reproduction of a model,
however perfect.
God Desires us to follow the examples of the saints
by absorbing the vital sap of their virtues and turning it into our own life-blood,
adapting it to our individual capacities and particular circumstances.
If St Aloysius had been as I am,
he would have become holy in a different way.
Pope John XXIII
Priest to pray for today is Rev. James Morrison.
-Please pray for all members of our military as they serve in challenging
and dangerous circumstances around the world. Pray for God’s powerful
protection over each one, and for blessing for their families who wait for
them to return home safely. Pray for chaplains who minister to troops in
a great variety of situations.
-Please pray for a woman who will be having breast cancer surgery.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Today is the 96th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's
first apparition to the children in Portugal.
http://www.ewtn.com/fatima/
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Bernard Welch &
Rev. Bertrand Poussard
-Please pray for Mary Ann Van Der Woude who will be having
cataract surgery on Tues morning.
-This week, let us pray for our seminarian:
Kyle L. Doustou, (3rd Theology)
Theological College, 401 Michigan Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20017
-Let us pray for our soldiers and all first responders.
-Let us pray for peace in the world and in our own hearts.
The Decade Prayer for the rosary, commonly known as the Fatima Prayer, was revealed by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917. She asked the three shepherd children, Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia, to recite it at the end of each decade of the rosary. It was approved for public use in 1930.
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
I never knew how much love my heart could hold
until someone called me "mommy"
- Unknown
Priest to pray for today is Bishop Joseph Gerry OSB
-Healing for Flynn 7 mos old
Prayer for our Military
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping
all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad.
Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace;
strengthen them in their trials and temptations;
give them courage to face the perils which beset them;
and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer, pg. 823)
Mother's Day Prayer for every season of motherhood
as well as those who longed to be mothers.
Our good and loving God, we thank you today for mothers, for grandmothers, for great-grandmothers, for aunts and neighbors and every wise and kind woman you have put in our lives. We are grateful for the many ways they have nurtured us.We pray today for the mothers in our midst and ask for your blessing on them.
We pray for expectant mothers and thank you for the joy and excitement of new life. We ask for your protection over these mothers and their babies.
We pray for mothers of infants, that you would give them endurance for the daily tasks of feeding, diapering and caring for their children. We pray that in the midst of these challenges you would give them times of joy and delight in the little ones you have brought into their lives.
We pray for mothers of young children, that they would have patience for the endless questions that come as young minds try to make sense of their world. Refresh them by your Spirit and help them model to their children the love they receive from you.
We pray for mothers of teenagers, that they would have the discernment to know when to speak and when to listen. Give them confidence that you are at work in their children and that you hold their children’s futures in your hands.
We pray for mothers of rebellious or wayward children, that as they pour out their grief to you, they would find hope and encouragement. Remind them of your love for their children, a love that exceeds even their own.
We pray for mothers who face special challenges, parenting their children alone or mothering children with disabilities or illnesses. Give them an extra measure of grace. Surround them with a community that can support and love their children and them.
We pray for mothers who have lost children. Comfort them in their sorrow and use them in your kingdom to comfort others who grieve.
We pray for those who long to be mothers. Give them grace to receive the blessings of each day with joy and satisfy the desires of their hearts with good things.
We pray for our own mothers and ask your blessing upon them. Thank you for all the ways they have nurtured and loved us. Give us the words to express our gratitude to them.
Where our mothers have wounded or disappointed us, give us grace to forgive.
For every mother here who carries regret or guilt, we pray that you would meet her in that place of failure with forgiveness for the past and grace to move forward in your love.
Thank you, Lord, for the love of mothers. Their love feeds our souls and gives us a small glimpse of the overwhelming love you have for each of us.
In the name of your son, Jesus, Amen.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
"If I did not simply live from one moment to another,
it would be impossible for me to be patient,
but I only look at the present, I forget the past,
and I take good care not to forestall the future.” -
St. Therese of Lisieux
Priests to pray for today are Msgr. Andrew Dubois &
Rev. Placid Barius OFM
For soldiers, O Lord, look with love upon our men and women in uniform
and protect them in their time of need. Give them health and stability
and allow them to return to their loved ones whole and unshaken.
Be with their families and sustain them in these uncertain times.
Amen.
Prayer for peace
O God, it is your will to hold both heaven and earth in a single peace.
Let the design of your great love shine on the waste of our wraths and
sorrows, and give peace to your Church, peace among nations,
peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts. Amen.
Friday, May 10, 2013
(Monday, 10 May 2010 11:34)
137 years ago on this day, Fr. Damien stepped foot on the island of Molokai for the first time. No one knew that this day would one day be celebrated throughout the universal Church as the feast day of the “Apostle of the Lepers”. This is the first time that Hawaii has been able to celebrate her saint.
It was anything but easy. As St. Damien once said: “Without the constant presence of our Divine Master upon the altar in my poor chapels, I never could have persevered casting my lot with the lepers of Molokai.”
Priests to pray for today are Rev. C. Lee Gilbertson &
Rev. John Crabb SJ
-As we pray daily for our soldiers, let us especially remember the family
members of our prayer warriors who are serving our country at home
and abroad.
A Prayer for the Missing
Heavenly Father,
You searched when your Son Jesus
disappeared when he was twelve.
You would not give up
until he was found.
You know the pain of having someone missing,
and the joy of finding them,
as you found your son.
Help those who are searching now,
to find the answers to their questions,
and an end to their searching.
Inspire people to be vigilant,
so that their eyes and ears
may see and hear news that will bring hope.
Comfort those who feel lonely and sad
because the one they love has vanished.
Be with them in the storm
and guide them in their efforts.
Amen
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Men of Galilee, why gaze in wonder at the heavens?
This Jesus whom you saw ascending into heaven will
return as you saw him go, Alleluia. Acts 1:11
-Let us pray for all Priests today and ask that the Holy Spirit will refresh
and renew their joy and enthusiasm for the Priesthood, even as on their
day of Ordination. Whenever you can, please, tell your Pastor,
or any Priest, that you are praying for him and you are thankful he has
answered the Divine Call to be a Priest of God."
Sisters of the Precious Blood
-Prayers for Chuck, having surgery at 1:45 p.m. today, Thursday.
May God guide the doctor, and for a speedy and complication free
recovery. Thanks for you prayers.
-Let us pray for our Military and their families, that they experience
God's love through our prayers and support.
-Let us pray for the victims of natural disasters.
Prayer For a Moral Nation
O Heavenly Father, I know that the spirit of worldliness can creep into the Body of Christ very subtly, and before we know it, we can so easily be led astray. I pray You send Your Holy Spirit upon us, so that a moral, Christian voice can be heard and heeded by our leaders and the media. Cause us, as Christians, to become the standard bearers to such a degree that we can profoundly affect the morality of this nation. Turn our people's hearts to You. Open our eyes that we may see the error of our ways. Gather all Christians, Catholic and Protestant, together so that we form a united front against the wickedness and snares of the devil. Disarm the evildoers, leaving them powerless and not in control of our great nation. Inspire our media--television, newscasters, reporters, filmmakers, and celebrities--to promote a truly moral social justice and morally righteous entertainment and fashion. Be our strength when we are tempted to succumb to worldy things and ways. Help us to lead our lives all for the greater honor and glory of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
"As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star,
so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary."
St. Thomas Aquinas
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Richard McLaughlin & Msgr. Paul Stefanko.
-Please pray that my Friend Marcus may talk to me again. He has stopped
talking to me for three months and I don’t know the reason, Iam very depressed.
Dear Lord, please, I would like to know what happened.
Thank you, Luana
-Prayers please for Linda (Lee) who's colon has shut down. She can't hold any food
down and has just been transferred to another hospital after having been hospitalized
for a week.
Thank you for your prayers.
-Pray for our troops as they continue to serve faithfully, safeguarding the
causes of freedom and democracy. Pray for their efforts to be effective and
beneficial in all parts of the world. Pray for safety and protection for each one,
asking God to intervene in every situation where there is peril or potential for
loss of life.
-Let us pray for Pastor Saeed Abedini who is imprisoned in one of Iran’s
harshest prisons for his religious beliefs. He was recently tranfered to
solitary confinement where it is suspected that the torture will increase.
Daily Offering
O Jesus, through the immaculate heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers,
works, joys and sufferings of this day in union with the holy sacrifice of the
Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of your sacred
heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, the reunion of all Christians.
I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all the apostles of prayer,
and in particular for those recomnended by our Holy Father this month
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.”
― Teresa of Ávila…
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Thomas Keenan & Rev. Scott Mower
-Let us pray this week for our seminarian...
Anthony T. Cipolle (1st Theology)
Blessed John XXIII Seminary, 558 South Ave,
Weston, MA 02493
-Let us praise and thank God for the discovery of the three women who
were kidnapped over 10 years ago...it is truly a miracle that they
survied all these years in captivity. May the Lord heal them and their
families of their many physical,spiritual and emotional wounds.
How To Pray for A Soldier (Part IX)
"Safety and deliverance from the enemy. "The horse is prepared against the day
of battle: but safety is of the Lord" (Proverbs 21:31KJV). Whether in training or
fighting a war, a soldier is in constant danger. The greatest protection they have
is prayer cover"
A prayer for May, the Month of Mary
(Prayer of Blessed John Paul II at Lourdes August 2004)
Hail Mary, poor and humble Woman,
Blessed by the Most High!
Virgin of hope, dawn of a new era,
We join in your song of praise,
to celebrate the Lord’s mercy,
to proclaim the coming of the Kingdom
and the full liberation of humanity.
Hail Mary, lowly handmaid of the Lord,
Glorious Mother of Christ!
Faithful Virgin, holy dwelling-place of the Word,
Teach us to persevere in listening to the Word,
and to be docile to the voice of the Spirit,
attentive to his promptings in the depths of our conscience
and to his manifestations in the events of history.
Hail Mary, Woman of sorrows,
Mother of the living!
Virgin spouse beneath the Cross, the new Eve,
Be our guide along the paths of the world.
Teach us to experience and to spread the love of Christ,
to stand with you before the innumerable crosses
on which your Son is still crucified.
Hail Mary, woman of faith,
First of the disciples!
Virgin Mother of the Church, help us always
to account for the hope that is in us,
with trust in human goodness and the Father’s love.
Teach us to build up the world beginning from within:
in the depths of silence and prayer,
in the joy of fraternal love,
in the unique fruitfulness of the Cross.
Holy Mary,
Mother of believers,
pray for us. Amen
Monday, May 6, 2013
"Christ is not valued at all unless He be valued above all."
St Augustine
Priests to pray for today are Rev. John O'Hara & Rev. Joseph Koury
-Prayers please for Judy, that she does not develop complications
from her recent injury..
-Prayers for Linda, brought to hospital with COPD complications
-Please pray for my Mom Alice going in for more tests to see if she will be a
candidate for further heart surgery.
-For a young teen named Wes.
-For my brother John to find a job.
-For my dear friend of many years Joanne who lost her only son at 22 in 2011
and her husband age 64 of 37 years in 2012 both suddenly. She is lost and is
in so much grief.
-Our son who was about to buy a house and mold was found in the inspection,
(thank God they found it)we all know that's a good thing but he loved the house
and is disappointed. Looking for another.
-For reconcillation between a few family relatives.
Sending all my prayers to my dear prayer partner friends that I miss so much,
love and peace,
Patty
Brothers and sisters, let us join with the Holy Father and
Christians around the world in praying for these special needs:
—That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience.
—That seminaries, especially those of mission churches, may form pastors
after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
"To love means loving the unlovable.
To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable.
Faith means believing the unbelievable.
Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless.”
G. K. Chesterton
Priest to pray for today is Bishop Paul Baltakis OFM
-Prayers for my Dad, please. With all the work he has been doing caring
for my Mum, he has reopened a wound (from multiple surgeries he had
3 yrs ago). He has been going to the wound care a few times a week and
was told no lifting more than 10 lbs. (which is almost impossible w/all he
has to do helping/lifting my Mum). But nothing is impossible with God!
I will continue to sing praises and lift them both up in prayer (and ask
the same of you)!
United in Christ,
Joanne
--Let us pray for the repose of the souls of our soldiers who were
killed yesterday in Afghanistan and for the Lord to give their families.the
strength to face the future without their loved one.
Prayer for Bishops.
Heavenly Father,
in these trying times
when the spirit of the age
threatens Christian values,
give our bishop holiness of life
and wisdom to direct and guide our diocesan
family so that we may grow in your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
May 4, 2013
"If being involved in others' failures through love
and caring brings us personal suffering, so be it.
We follow a crucified God, who truly suffered for
love rather than reteat to the power of unmoved
self-sufficiency and detachment."
Sidney Callahan
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Aurelijus Gricius OFM & Rev. C. James Martel
Lord, bless and protect our priests, bishops, deacons, seminarians and all religious.
Lord, please send your heavenly protection to surround our service
men and women who are in dangerous circumstances.
Let them feel the warmth of Your love and care for them.
Prayer for the Conversion of Unbelievers
O God of all peoples on the earth, be mindful of the many unbelievers.
They have been created in Your image, yet they do not know You or Your
Son Jesus Christ, their Savior Who died for them. By the prayers and labors
of Your Church, may they be freed from all ignorance and unbelief and led to
worship You. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord,
Whom You sent to be the resurrection and the life of all human beings.
Amen.
May 3, 2013
Today is the First Friday of the month, 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration
began this morning at 8:00 am at Holy Family Church and will end at
8:00 am tomorrow with Benediction.
Priests to pray for today are Msgr. Robert Lavoie & Rev. Claude Gendreau
-Please pray for Tom who had a massive heart attack last night , was taken to MMM
had 4 stints put in. Lord keep him in Your loving arms.
peace to all
-Let us pray for all victims of war and violence. May they experience God's
peace in their hearts and may they be surrounded with compassion from
their families, friends and everyone they meet.
I Fall To My Knees (A Reflection on Eucharistic Adoration)
Posted By Randy Hain
In the True Presence of Christ, I fall to my knees.
I am humbled to be so near Him in the form of the Eucharist.
A feeling of peace and joy comes over me.
I start to pray in earnest because our Lord hears our prayers.
I offer Him my sincerest gratitude for the many blessings in my life.
I ask His forgiveness for the sins I have committed.
I promise our Lord that I will go to Reconciliation soon.
I unburden myself to Him and share all of my stress and anxiety as He asked us to in the Gospel.
I pray for others-family, friends, co-workers and anyone who is struggling or suffering.
I pray for the Church, the Holy Father and our Bishops, Priests and Deacons.
I pray for our country and for our leaders to have moral courage and wisdom.
I pray for a world that will respect all life.
I pray that I will be a channel for His will today and every day.
Then I stop praying and I listen.
I listen for His voice.
Maybe He will speak to me through the friend I will encounter that day or possibly in the meditation or scripture passage I am reading.
I go to Eucharistic Adoration out of love and devotion and my passionate belief that this prayer time before the Blessed Sacrament is the catalyst for my ongoing renewal and conversion.
Go and spend time with Jesus today…He is waiting for you.
May 2. 2013
"We shall steer safely through every storm,
so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent,
our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God"
St. Francis De Sales
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Real Nadeau & Rev. Robert Paskey SJ
Prayer For Priests.
"Dear Mother, intercede for their every need and secure for our beloved Priests the grace of holy perseverance. O Jesus, kindle in the heart of Your Priest a spark of love for Your Precious Blood and for souls.
Mother Catherine Aurelia
-Prayers please for Dick who is having heart surgery this evening.
Peace, Mary
-Continued prayers for my Mum. She fell the other day and went to the ER and
needed stitches. Please pray the doctors can figure out why her balance is so
off and she continues to fall. Thankfully no broken bones with the multiple falls!
God is good!
United in Christ,
Joanne
-Let us pray that our troops experience God's Presence in the midst of the hell
they are living..
-Let us continue to pray for courage and strength for the victims of the
Boston bombing.
May 1, 2013
Today Is The Feast Of St Joseph The Worker
Prayer to St. Joseph, as Patron of Workers
Blessed St. Joseph, patron of all working people, obtain for me the grace to labor in a spirit of penance for the atonement of my many sins. Help me to be conscientious in my work so that I may give as full a measure as I have received.May I labor in a spirit of thankfulness and joy, ever mindful of all the gifts I have received from God that enable me to perform these tasks. Permit me to work in peace, patience, and moderation, keeping in mind the account I must one day give of time lost, talents unused, good omitted, and vanity of success, so fatal to the work of God. Glorious St. Joseph, may my labors be all for Jesus, all through Mary, and all after your holy example in life and in death. Amen.
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Frank Murray & Rev. Francis Morin
-Update.
Annie D. is doing fine.Everything went well. They put in a stint and she will go
home tomorrow. Thank you for your prayers.
-Prayers please for Annie D. who will have a heart Cath. today.
-Let us pray for all Military Chaplains, may the Lord give them the wisdom
needed to serve our troops.
-As we pray daily for our soldiers, let us also pray for the many who have come
home after their dedicated service only to face unemployment.
-Let us pray for the unemployed who have given up on looking for work.
April 30, 2013
Christ beside me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ within me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me.
Saint Patrick
Priests to pray for today are Rev. David Affleck & Rev. Nathan March
This week, let us also pray for our Seminarian
Anthony T. Cipolle (1st Theology)
Blessed John XXIII Seminary, 558 South Ave
Weston, MA 02493
-For John readmitted to hospital in Conn has blood clots in arm and gout in his legs
-Let us pray for the folks in Biddeford who lost their homes yesterday
in the major fireand let us also thank God that no lives were lost.
-Prayers please for a man who is having trouble controlling his diabetes.
May the doctors and the insurance company work together to best serve
their patient..
(New reflection has been posted on the Reflection link that you will find
below the prayer line link on the Parish home page)
April 29, 2013
Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”
St. Catherine of Siena
Priests to pray for today are V. Rev. Phillip A. Tracy & Rev. Alfred Irving
Father, walk today beside our military wherever they are. Protect them, guide
them, let them feel your love and the love of all who pray for them.
-Prayers please for a woman who will be having foot surgery next week,
it will be a lengthy recuperation period.
-Prayers please for the many who remain unemployed and are no
longer eligible to collect unemployment, and for the many who remain
underemployed.
PRAYING TOGETHER
Let's pray right now, thousands of us together, with great sincerity, for each
other's financial needs:
"Father, oh Father, we need your help. We struggle to pay the bills. Those of us
who do not struggle have friends and families who do. Some of us are worried
about keeping our jobs. Some of us are out of work. We could go on and on,
but you know all the details, and every need, small and large, every pixel on
every bill on our desks, so with great humility, and simple faith, with heads
bowed, as your sons and daughters, we ask You to supply quickly what we
lack through your superabundance of generosity, even if that requires guiding
us perfectly to the means to earn what we need through our hard work.
Help us to find ways to live simply and prudently within our means.
Enlighten us in every area where our financial struggles are an opportunity to
embrace poverty of spirit and to forsake any material goods which are a burden
to holiness. Without hesitation we ask for miracles where needed for ourselves,
our loved ones, and our parishes. We acknowledge that every prosperity and
material blessing developed and enjoyed by man throughout the centuries is a
reflection of your rational nature, a trait that most makes us like you aside from
our immortality. Your Son told us not to worry about these things. Give us the
grace to follow His advice.
We ask for bread, and know you will not give us rocks. Thank you. Amen."
April 28, 2013
"Mass makes us holy by letting us experience
the word of God, uniting us to Jesus in the
Eucharist, uniting us to the Church,
and strengthening us to share in Jesus'
mission to the world."
Taken from DO I HAVE TO GO? by Matthew Pinto &
Christopher Stefanick
Priest to pray for today is Most Rev. Richard Malone ThD
-Please pray for all Maine high school youth who will be attending the Catholic
Convention this weekend. The Catholic Youth Leadership Team chose the
theme (based on the tv show The Amazing Race) for this year's convention
based on a quote from Scripture: "I have competed well: I have finished the
race; I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). Teen leaders chose it because
they wanted to communicate that a life of faith in Christ is a great adventure.
United in Christ,
Joanne
Heavenly Father,
in these trying times
when the spirit of the age
threatens Christian values,
give our bishop holiness of life
and wisdom to direct and guide our (arch)diocesan
family so that we may grow in your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
April 27, 2013
"The truth is that you can spend your life
any way you want, but you can spend it only once."
John Maxwell
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Renald Labarre &
Rev. Stephen Mulkern
-Please pray for Gerry who is wheelchair bound with several
medical issues. She seemed discouraged today, please help
her Lord to look up to you for her reason for living with hope.
Most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and
neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget:
the homeless and destitute, the old and sick, and all who
have none to care for them. Help us bring healing to those
who are broken in body or spirit, turning their sorrow into
joy; through the power of Jesus Christ, who for our sake
became poor that we might be made rich. Amen.
April 26, 2013
"Let us stress what we have in common
rather than what divides us."
Pope Paul VI
Priests to pray for today are Msgr. Michael Henchal &
Rev. Robert Lariviere
-Prayers please for Dave in his early 50's suffered a stroke.
Thanks to all and God bless
Rachel
~ Thank you prayer warriors for your faithfulness! After 6 weeks in rehab,
my Mum is coming home today! She continues to wear a full length brace
on her leg and use a walker. My Dad was also able to get some physical
therapy on his foot. May God bless and give strength to all those in hospitals,
rehabs and nursing homes.
United in Christ!
Joanne
-Let us continue to pray for God's protection on our troops
and their families.
Prayer for National Protection
Most High God, I come to You in the Name of Jesus,
asking for divine protection for the people of this country.
I pray for the safety of every man, woman, and child.
Keep us from harms way and provide protection from
plans of destruction that our enemies have plotted.
Stop their plans before they are evoked. Give wisdom,
understanding and discernment to those who provide
us protection. Help us to be watchful and alert to signs
of wrongdoing. Please provide insight to national and
local authorities on ways to guard, defend, and insure
the safety of all American citizens both home and abroad.
Help us to unite with government leaders and law
enforcement personnel in making this country a safe
place to live, work, and play. Allow Americans to enjoy
our freedom without fear. Amen.
April 25, 2013
“Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence
of a Christian mother in the molding
of character in her children.”
Billy Graham
Priests to pray for today are Rev. James MacGee OMI & Rev. Armand Bill
-Let us pray for our soldiers' special needs.
-Let us pray for victims of war and violence, may they turn to the Lord
for renewed courage as they strive to rebuild their lives.
-Please pray for a 15 yr. old boy who is hospitalized in Boston
with a severe infection that is not responding to conventional
antibiotics.
Prayer for Peace & Justice
O God, look with compassion on the whole human family;
take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts;
break down the walls that separate us;
unite us in bonds of love;
and work through our struggle and
confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth;
that, in your good time, all nations and races may
serve you in harmony;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
April 24, 2013
My God, You are my anchor on a stormy sea,
my serenity on a windy night, my hope when all else fails.
Your Presence surrounds me like a protective shield
and when the arrows of my selfishness pierce through,
Your loving arms extend themselves to reach out
and grasp my wandering soul.
Mother Angelica
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Robert Reagan & Rev. Marcel Dumoulin.
-A friend of mine just called, her son got hurt in an accident and has a bad brain
injury and needs prayers.
Thanks, Joe
-Lord, continue to bless our priests in all their needs.
Grant them a greater passion for You so that they may
have more compassion for others.
-Let us pray for our military and today, let us especially remember our wounded warriors.
O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you:
Look with compassion upon all who have lost their health
and freedom through the suffering of war and violence.
Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy;
remove from them the fears that beset them;
strengthen them in their recovery;
and to those who care for them, give patient understanding
and persevering love. Amen.
April 23, 2013
"Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them;
but do not let them master you.
Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight."
Helen Keller
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Paul Dumais & Rev. Donald Jacques
-Requesting special prayers for the young man who was badly burned a week
ago. The doctors will be doing some grafting on Wednesday to his arms and
hands.These areas were the most badly burned. Please pray that the grafting
goes well. Also prayers for his entire family for strength during this difficult time.
Thank You-
-Please pray for my colleague's husband, Mr. C. I have not known the family
long but know he was admitted to the hospital and his tests have come back
abnormal. Prayers for the doctors to determine what is wrong and for God to
give him healing. Please pray for his wife and children as well.
Thank you.
-For Paul, my ex husband, being transported to ER, chest pains, and for
our daughter Sarah , 3 months pregnant.
Thank you,
Claire
-Please pray to Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary to obtain for me all the
graces needed for my conversion and salvation, the grace to intimately
experience the love of God, and the grace to persevere to the very end.
Also, please intercede for me to be healed of all emotional wounds.
Also, please pray to Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary to heal me
completely and permanently of chronic stomach disorder and restore
me back to health.
Mr. Xavier
-Let us pray this week for our seminarian:
Steven Cartwright (2nd Theology)
Blessed John XXIII Seminary
558 South Ave.
Weston, MA 02493
-Let us pray for the repose of the souls of soldiers who've died while
in service of our country and for the soldiers who continue to risk
their lives for others.
A prayer for self-motivation
Omnipotent God, vitality of life, Your strength supplies my motivation.
I am stirred in the path of Your Will. Maintain my self-motivation to
always search, find, examine, will and act upon the truths placed
before me. May I become a driving force for others, encouraging
them to pick up their crosses and follow the virtuous road of life.
I thank You for Your continued vigour that coexists in my whole being,
my soul, my spirit and by body!
April 22, 2013
"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow,
it empties today of its strength".
Corrie ten Boom
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Roger Chabot & Rev. Albert Roux
Prayer for our Troops
Almighty and everlasting God, grant my loved one
and our soldiers the strength to carry out their duties. Give
them courage and endurance each day as they use their skills to
overcome obstacles. When they feel weak, be their strength. If
they are tired, remind them to look to You so that they can mount
up with wings like eagles, run and not get tired, walk and not get
weary. (Ps. 18:31-36, 31:24; Is. 40:31)
Prayer For Peace and Justice
Look kindly on our world, O God, as we suffer and struggle with one another.
Look kindly upon your Church, driven by the same necessity; and may the light
we have seen in Jesus illuminate and brighten all the world. Amen.
April 21, 2013
"When shall I surrender to the torrent of love
which the Holy Trinity pours into me?"
Emmanuel D"Alzon
Priest to pray for today is Bishop Joseph Gerry OSB
-Prayers for a special intentions.
Thanks
-Quoting a part of Pope Francis’ Regina Caeli address today on this
World Day of Prayer for vocations:
“Behind and before every vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life,
is always the strong and intense prayer of someone: a grandmother,
a grandfather, a mother, a father, a community ... That's why Jesus said,
‘Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest’ (Mt 9:38)
The vocations are born in prayer and from prayer, and only in prayer can they
persevere and bear fruit.” (Please pray for my son who last year -- 4th grade,
told me he wanted to become a priest. I ask for my faith community to keep
him in prayer. May God’s will be done!)
-Prayers please for David Vanasse's mother who is hospitalized after
experiencing a heart attack.
-Let us pray in thanksgiving for our military and all first responders who serve us so faithfully.
From our Diocesan website:
http://www.portlanddiocese.net/info.php?info_id=205
World Day of Prayer
for Vocations
Sunday, April 21 is the 50th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for
Vocations, which was instituted by Pope Paul VI during the
Second Vatican Council.
This year's theme is "Vocations as a sign of hope founded in faith."
As we mark this day, please pray that young people, especially those from your
parish, will be open to God’s call in their lives!
We pray...
• For those who are having difficulty discerning their vocations, that the
Holy Spirit give them wisdom and peace.
• That Christian parents will happily accept the possibility that God may call one
of their children to priesthood or consecrated life. .
• For all clergy and religious, living and dead, who have served in our diocese.
Prayer for peace and justice.
Let us be filled with the presence of your great compassion toward ourselves and
toward all living beings. (Silence).
Realizing that we are all nourished from the same source of life, may we so live
that others be not deprived of air, food, water, shelter, or the chance to live. (Silence)
With humility, let us work and pray for the establishment of peace in our hearts and
peace on earth. (Silence).
(The New Zealand Prayer Book)
April 20, 2013
"Intense love does not measure...it just gives."
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Priests to pray for today are Msgr. Joseph Ford and Rev. John Keoughan.
-Hi,
Just to let you all know that Dick is at Maine Medical Center and will be
having another major operation on his abdominal aorta aneurysm (AAA)
early this coming week. He has been experiencing intense back pains
and severe stomach area pains in the last few days. ( It sounds like it
might be a rerun of last summer again. ) I will try to keep you abreast
of his progress.
Love,
Rachel
-Prayers please for my daughter Mary. She was tested today for Lyme disease.
We pray of course, that this is not her problem
Peace, Shirley
-Prayers for a person approaching a possible medical crisis, may the Lord guide
them, their doctors and the decisions made by all. Prayers for the
caregiver/support person.
-Prayers for me as I make a yes or no decision, and may I have confirmation
from Scripture. May the Lord make His guidance for me clear, fill me with
wisdom and sharpen/increase my gift of discernment. May He make the road
He wants me to travel clear.
Thanks and God bless,
Donna
-Let us thank God that the second Marathon bomber was apprehended
before injuring or killing more people.
-Let us pray daily for the protection of our dedicated first responders who work
selflessly to protect us regardless of the dangers surrounding them.
-For the families of those killed and injured in the Boston bombings
-For the families who have lost loved ones in the West, TX exlosion,
for those who have suffered injuries, and for those whose homes
and businesses have been destroyed.
O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you: Look with compassion upon all who
have lost their health and freedom through the suffering of war and violence. Restore to them
the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove from them the fears that beset them;
strengthen them in their recovery; and to those who care for them, give patient understanding
and persevering love.
Amen.
April 19, 2013
Protection from Terrorism
Father, I pray You prevent the destructive forces of terrorism directed against
our nation. Provide protection from evil attacks and stop the aggressors that
attempt to bring destruction to our nation and its people. May Your Hand of
protection keep us safe. I stand against the spirit of fear that accompanies
the cowardice acts of terrorism. Allow our fear to turn to trust in You.
May knowledge of terrorist planned attacks be revealed to those who provide
our national and international security. Help those in power to act swiftly to
avert all danger, protecting American lives and property.
Lord, provide strength, courage, and wisdom to our protectors. Give wisdom
and insight to our government and everyone involved in the elimination of
terrorism. Provide instruction in the development of effective and efficient
anti-terrorist strategies that will give us an advantage against our aggressors,
allowing this country to remain safe and secure. I also pray that You enter the
hearts of the instigators of terrorism, so they recognize the evil of their ways,
and repent and denounce their cowardice acts of destruction against humanity.
Without repentance, may they reap the consequences of their actions through
Your Divine Justice. May the fear of our retaliation be greater than their hatred
of democracy. Guide us in efforts to seek out and erradicate these merchants
of death. Reveal to us the names of those responsible and in allegiance with
terrorist organizations. Enable our military to become swift, powerful, and
accurate in any action of retaliation. Help them keep the innocent safe as
they stop these evil people.
Lord, help us to understand lifestyle changes that might be necessary to
ensure our protection. Grant patience and tolerance to us in adapting to the
safety precautions and measure that we might experience. Enable us to realize
that the cost of inconvenience is a small price to pay for the safety of our
families. Amen.
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Joseph Hanship and Rev. Fredrick Morse.
-Joyce Sp Pierre has asked us to continue praying for her step-daughter who is
fighting cancer, she is now at the York Hospital after suffering from a stroke.
April 18, 2013
"Don't take tomorrow to bed with you."
Norman Vincent Peale
-Priests to pray for today are Rev. Theodore Letendre FIC and
Rev. Rudolph Leveille
-Requesting prayers once again for the young man who was badly
burned earlier in the week. The Doctors are concerned about his
hands. Therefore, let us focus on soaking prayers for his hands.
Thank you
-Let us pray for the victims of the fertilizer plant explosion. As bad as it is,
let us also pray that it was an industrial accident, not another act of terrorism.
-Let us continue to pray for our military and all first responders who risk their
lives to save others.
-Requesting prayers for two gentlemen who are dealing with the affects
of treatment for their cancers - significant weight loss, mouth sores & fatigue.
Pray that these will subside so that they can take in the nourishment that they
need to keep their strength up. Also prayers for the young man who was badly
burned. Prayers for him and for his young family that they receive the support
they need during this difficult time. Thank you!
April 17, 2013
Pope Francis has sent his “sympathy and closeness in prayer”
to the people of Boston.
The telegram reads: “In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy,
His Holiness invokes God’s peace upon the dead, his consolation
upon the suffering and his strength upon all those engaged in the
continuing work of relief and response.“At this time of mourning
the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve
not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21),
working together to build an ever more just, free and secure society
for generations yet to come.”
Message from Cardinal Sean O"Malley
“In the midst of the darkness of this tragedy, we turn to the light
of Jesus Christ, the light that was evident in the lives of people
who immediately turned to help those in need today.
We stand in solidarity with our ecumenical and interfaith colleagues
in the commitment to witness the greater power of good in our society
and to work together for healing.”Let us offer prayers for the victims,
for the first responders, and for the city of Boston."
Priests to pray for today are Msgr. Charles Murphy and Rev. Timothy Nadeau.
-Prayers for Rick who has Stage 3 colon cancer. Having surgery today, Wed. at noon.
He appreciates all your prayers for healing.
Peace, Mary
-A neighbor who is diabetic is having trouble with the medication for his diabetes,
is asking for prayers for him and his family, that the Doctors can find the proper
medication to control his diabetes.
Thank you for all your prayers and intercessions.
God Bless Paula
April 16, 2013
"The goal and target of our life is He, the Christ who awaits us --
each one singly and altogether -- to lead us across the boundaries
of time to the eternal embrace of the God who loves us."
Pope John Paul II
Priest to pray for today is our Holy Father, Pope Francis
-Let us pray for the families who have lost loved ones and for those
injured in yesterday's bombings.
-Let us pray for military personnel and all police agencies working to
defend and protect our country...that they may soon find the people
responsible for yesterday's attack.
Prayer for decisions in times of National crisis
O Lord, I humbly pray that You direct the leaders of this great nation
now in this time of crisis. Grant them wisdom and understanding,
and help them to respond quickly and effectively to this situation.
Direct them that they may do what is right in Your sight. May they
follow Your Divine Will to lead our nation on the paths of peace
and safety. Unite all response agencies in an organized and
harmonious fashion to bring quick and effective resolve to the
demands of this crisis. Empower us as United States citizens to
do our own part, financially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually
to support all who have been affected by this tragedy.
O Lord, I pray that You encourage and strengthen our nation.
Surround us with Your Love and Mercy! Bring peace and comfort
to all those who are suffering as a result of this crisis.
In Jesus' Holy Name. Amen.
Prayer for Pope Francis
O God, the Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people,
mercifully look upon Thy servant Pope Francis, whom Thou
hast chosen as the chief Shepherd to preside over Thy Church;
grant him, we beseech Thee, so to edify, both by word and
example, those over whom he hath charge, that he may attain
unto everlasting life, together with the flock committed unto him.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
April 15, 2013
Let us not forget: if we are to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus,
our lives must bear witness to what we preach.
Pope Francis
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Ernest L"Heureux and Rev. Thanh Nguyen
-Please pray for all killed or injured in the explosions at the Boston marathon today and let us
also pray that no other bombs have been planted in the area.
"May the Lord grant abundant increase to the faith of our beloved priests, and to our own faith,
too, so that together we may bear much frui for the glory of God. "
The Sisters of the Precious Blood
May the Lord bless and protect our soldiers and all first responders.
Please pray for the following Seminarian:
Steven G. Cartwright
Blessed John XXIII Seminary
558 South Avenue
Weston, MA 02493
April 14, 2013
"Prayer is a cry of gratitude and love,
in the midst of trial as well as in joy."
Ste. Therese of Lisieux
Priest to pray for today is Bishop Paul Baltakis OFM
Apprehension of evil.
Lord, let no weapon formed against
our servicemen and women prosper. May all evildoers be
discovered and apprehended before they bring destruction on
others, especially women, children, and the elderly. (Is. 54:17)
Cheri Fuller
Prayer for All Humanity
Bless us all, 0 Lord, we pray, for loved ones, here and near, and far away. And everyone for whom
we pray. Keep us safe each night and day, the homeless who have no place to stay. Those who are
suffering in any way. The dying, those mourning or grieving and all who need God's mercy. Keep
us safe, Heavenly Father, when we are at home, or travelling on our way, or when we are
vulnerable, or in danger in any way. Most merciful Father, hear us as we pray for the souls
in Purgatory, or who may be sent there some day.
April 13, 2013
"The standard is not What's wrong?"
The standard is, "Does this bring me closer to God?"
Sister Rosalind Moss
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Robert Lupo and Rev. Albert Colpitts.
-Let us pray for our soldiers and for all their special needs.
Please join us in storming Heaven for a miracle for our 35 year old grand-nephew, Christopher, who has a very agressive form of lung cancer.
His wife just had their third child, the oldest of which is not quite 5 years old. Please also pray for Holly, thier children and thier familes.
Thank you so much for your prayers.
Peace, Shirley
St. Thérèse’s Prayer for Priests
(St. Thérèse’s devotion to the Priesthood is to be found in all its fullness
in a prayer which she used to say daily and which she learnt off by heart;
this is all the more remarkable in view of her known distaste for lengthy
set forms of prayer.)
‘O Holy Father, may the torrents of love flowing from the sacred wounds
of Thy Divine Son bring forth priests like unto the beloved disciple John
who stood at the foot of the Cross; priests: who as a pledge of Thine own
most tender love will lovingly give Thy Divine Son to the souls of men.
May Thy priests be faithful guardians of Thy Church, as John was of Mary,
whom he received into his house. Taught by this loving Mother who
suffered so much on Calvary, may they display a mother’s care and
thoughtfulness towards Thy children. May they teach souls to enter into
close union with Thee through Mary who, as the Gate of Heaven,
is specially the guardian of the treasures of Thy Divine Heart.
Give us priests who are on fire, and who are true children of Mary,
priests who will give Jesus to souls with the same tenderness and
care with which Mary carried the Little Child of Bethlehem.
Mother of sorrows and of love, out of compassion for Thy beloved Son,
open in our hearts deep wells of love, so that we may console Him and
give Him a generation of priests formed in thy school and having all the
tender thoughtfulness of thine own spotless love.’
April 12, 2013
"Carry the Rosary with you everywhere, and it will carry you through anything."
Jason Evert
Priests to pray for today are Rev. James Brewer and Rev. Maurice Lebel
-Thank you all for your prayers for my coworker, she has gone on to the Lord and her family
is at peace. Vicki Uzzle asks prayers for Gil, who is in has last days, and is family. Her son
needs prayers for a 2 job interviews he has today. Traveling mercy for those out and about
today in the "last gasps" of winter weather.
God bless you all for your faithful ministry
Donna Landry
-Let us pray for all our wounded warriors, and today, let us especially remember those who
are suffering with the invisible wounds of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prayer to Saint Dymphna,
patron saint of those with mental or nervous disorders
or mental illness.
Good Saint Dymphna, great wonder-worker in every affliction of mind and body,
I humbly implore your powerful intercession with Jesus through Mary,
the Health of the Sick, in my present need. (Mention it.) Saint Dymphna,
martyr of purity, patroness of those who suffer with nervous and mental afflictions,
beloved child of Jesus and Mary, pray to Them for me and obtain my request.
(Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Glory Be.)
Saint Dymphna, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us.
April 11, 2013
“I plead with you--never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire,
and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.”
Pope John Paull II
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Thomas Lee and Rev. James Albert
Let us remember to keep our Priests, Chaplains and soldiers in our
prayers, may the Lord protect them and fill them with the courage
needed to serve their call in life.
Let us pray for our Armed Forces as they work to bring about peace
in the world.
Prayer for Peace
O God, the source of all life, through Jesus you taught us to love our enemies and pray
for those who persecute us: We remember in prayer the leaders, citizens and military
personnel of those countries with whom we are in conflict (especially….). Lead them
and us from prejudice to truth; deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty and revenge;
protect them and us from injury and death; and finally enable us all to stand reconciled
before you in peace; through the mercy of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
April 10, 2013
"In the beauty of the world, in its mystery, in its grandeur,
and its rationality, we cannot but read the eternal rationality."
Pope Benedict XVI
Priests to pray for today are V. Rev. Joseh Daniels and V. Rev. Paul Plante.
-I received this prayer request from my Mum's prayer line in NH:
May we get on our knees and say a prayer for these Sisters of St. Joseph.
United in Christ, Joanne
Dear Sisters and Associates,
An SMA priest, Father Michele, who offered Mass here at Fontbonne this morning is from the Congo.
He shared with us some very disturbing news about the Sisters of St. Joseph from Italy who are serving
in Central African Republic. The president of this country has fled to Cameroon and rebels have taken over.
Father Michele has learned that the sisters’ convent is being looted and they themselves are in danger of
bodily harm. He asked us to pray for their safety and well being as well as the peace and safety of the
people of this country.
How good it is we can be with one another in prayer in this time of great need!
-"Let us pray for our Military and their families, that they experience God's love through our
prayers and support.
A Family Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of our
family. Enlighten our hearts and minds that
we may live more fully this vocation to love.
In our daily life and work,
may we reflect the self-giving love which you,
O Father, eternally show with your Son
and the Holy Spirit.
Let your love be evident in the peace that reigns
in our home and in the faith we profess and live.
May our family always be a place of generosity,
understanding, forgiveness and joy.
Kindly give us the wisdom and courage
to be witnesses to your eternal design for
the family; and grant that the Holy Family
of Nazareth may always guide our path
to holiness as a family.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore
Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus
April 9, 2013
"The future starts today, not tomorrow"
Pope John Paul II
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Thomas Farley and Rev. Claude Albert
-Prayers please for Richard who has perforated colon, and it is cancerous. He's at Mercy Hosp,
and appreciates all your prayers. His elderly parents would also like to be lifted up for strength.
Peace, Mary
-Dear Brothers & Sisters of Maine CCR ...
-Please pray for a miracle for my marriage ... that by God's grace, the divorce will never be finalized but instead
be cancelled / withdrawn for good. Please pray that my beloved husband and I will remain married to each other
till death do us part, as we vowed so many years ago. Our 3 boys and I have been praying for this miracle for
over a year already ever since my husband left home ... please help us storm heaven for the restoration of my
marriage and family. We also pray for my husband's conversion. Many grateful thanks. May God Bless You.
Margaret
-Please pray for my step-daughter. The results of her tests is that she will need a double mastectomy.
She will need a few test to make sure there is not cancer elsewhere first. Hopefully they will find nothing more.
I would also like prayers for Cathy who was rushed to the hospital last night. She has cancer and seemed to
be doing fine. She was anointed. Prayers for her family and her husband, also.
God bless,
Joyce
Prayer for our Military.
In the Holy Name of Jesus, I lift up to You, Father, the families of our military. I pray that all will feel Your love and mercy
while they are concerned for their loved ones who are away serving our great nation. May they know abundance, being
well provided for and well taken care of until their loved ones return home safely. Give them the courage of warriors.
May the peace that passes understanding sustain them in seasons of separation. Comfort them with Your Word,
that they might have faith to see their sons, daughters, husbands, and wives returned to them in wholeness and safety. Amen
Prayer for Priests
Lord Jesus, you have chosen your priests from among us and sent them out to proclaim your word and to act in your name.
For so great a gift to your Church, we give you praise and thanksgiving. We ask you to fill them with the fire of your love,
that their ministry may reveal your presence in the Church. Since they are earthen vessels, we pray that your power shine
out through their weakness. In their afflictions let them never be crushed; in their doubts never despair; in temptation never
be destroyed; in persecution never abandoned.
April 8, 2013
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Paul Pare & Rev. Philip M. Tracy
-Please pray for the following seminarian.
Christopher M Braley
Blessed John XXIII Seminary
558 South Avenue
Weston, MA 02493
-Please pray for Casandra Levasseur who had a heart attack followed by surgery, she is in ICU at MMC.
Prayer for National Protection
Most High God, I come to You in the Name of Jesus, asking for divine protection for the people of
this country. I pray for the safety of every man, woman, and child.
Keep us from harms way and provide protection from plans of destruction that our enemies
have plotted. Stop their plans before they are evoked.
Give wisdom, understanding and discernment to those who provide us protection.
Help us to be watchful and alert to signs of wrongdoing.
Please provide insight to national and local authorities on ways
to guard, defend, and insure the safety of all American citizens both home and abroad.
Help us to unite with government leaders and law enforcement personnel
in making this country a safe place to live, work, and play.
Allow Americans to enjoy our freedom without fear. Amen.
April 7, 2013
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday.
Complete coverage of the celebration from the National Shrine of Divine Mercy
in Stockbridge, MA will begin at 12:00 noon on EWTN
http://thedivinemercy.org/index.php
Let us pray for all Priests today.
Lord Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the flock, we pray that in the great love and mercy of your Sacred Heart
you attend to all the needs of your priest-shepherds throughout the world. We ask that you draw back to your Heart
all those priests who have seriously strayed from your path, that you rekindle the desire for holiness in the hearts of
those priests who have become lukewarm, and that you continue to give your fervent priests the desire for the highest
holiness. United with your Heart and Mary’s Heart, we ask that you take this petition to your heavenly Father in the unity
of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
-May our soldiers experience God's mercy as they risk their lives daily to protect and defend our country.
-Prayers for Richard who is suffering from exhaustion and other physical ailments. And for peace and healing
of his parents, elderly and very sick. They say 'thank you' for your prayers. Peace, Mary
April 6, 2013
Tell souls not to place within their own hearts obstacles to My mercy,
which so greatly wants to act within them.
My mercy works in all those hearts which open their doors to it.
Both the sinner and the righteous person have need of My mercy.
Conversion, as well as perseverance, is a grace of My mercy.” (1577)
St. Faustina
-Priests to pray for today are Rev. Eddy Morin and Rev. Arthur Pechillo.
-Prayers for Jay who has pancreatic cancer. He appreciates all your prayerful support. Peace,Mary
-Please pray for my 11 year old son who is away on retreat this weekend. Last year he met a Brother at his school and he came home
and told me he wanted to be a priest! I know he is young and has a long journey ahead of him, but a seed has been planted.
Please pray with me for God's will to be done and for all those discerning a religious vocation. All glory be to God!!
-That the Lord may help families with men and women in the armed forces to cope with daily challenges
in the absence of their loved ones.:
April 5, 2013
Today is the First Friday of the month, 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration
began at 8:00 this morning at Holy Family Church in Sanford.
Eucharistic Adoration Prayer
My Lord Jesus Christ, out of love for us all, You stay night and day in the Sacrament,
full of compassion, waiting for, calling and welcoming all who come to visit You.
I believe that You are really here in this sacrament. I adore You in your greatness.
I thank You for all the wonderful graces You have given me.
But I thank you especially for having given me Yourself in this sacrament,
for having asked Your own Mother to mother me, for having called me here to talk to you.
-A woman with several health issues also has an ulcer on her leg. She's been to the wound center but nothing more can be done for
her...she is quite discouraged. Let us pray for Divine intervention for healing or for the doctors to dscover the proper treatment..
-I'd like to ask for prayers for a 14-year-old girl (friend of the family) who is going into inpatient treatment for eating disorders
and suicidal thoughts. She can use all the prayer she can get!
Priests to pray for today are Rev. Robert Regan SJ and Rev. Joseph Cahill.
Please pray for the following seminarian:
Ernest J Boucher
St Mary's Seminary & University
5400 Roland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21210-1994
May this Year of Faith serve as a reminder of our commitment to continually encounter Christ in the Eucharist and one another.
Archdiocese for the Military Services. USA
April 4, 2013
Tomorrow is the First Friday of the month. 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration will be held
at Holy Family Church beginning immediately after daily Mass (8:00 am)
"When we go before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament we represent the one in the world who
is in most need of God’s Mercy." We "Stand in behalf of the one in the world who does not
know Christ and who is farthest away from God and we bring down upon their soul the
Precious Blood of The Lamb."
Pope John Paul II
-Requesting prayers for a young woman who is dealing with mono, Lymes disease and a Vitamin B12 deficiency.
She is in college & struggling to get through the day feeling extremely fatigued. Please pray that something can be
done to help her to get back on her feet.
Thank you
Priests to pray for today are Rev. John Bacevicius OFM and Rev. William Campbell SJ.
"Father, recall to our priests that they hold between their hands the Most Precious Treasure of the Church; the Blood of the Sacred Victim.
O Jesus, Eternal Priest, look with love upon Your priests...and may they do their utmost to win souls for Him whose Blood they possess.
Mother Catherine Aurelia
Prayer for soldiers.
LORD, look with love upon our men and women in uniform
and protect them in their time of need. Give them health and stability
and allow them to return to their loved ones whole and unshaken.
Be with their families and sustain them in these uncertain times.
Amen.
April 3, 2013
"O Lord. I want to be completely transformed into Your mercy and to be Your living
reflection. May the greatest of all divine attributes, that of Your unfathomable mercy,
pass through my heart and soul to my neighbor."
St Faustina
-Priests to pray for today are Rev. Roger Cyr OMI and Rev. Francis Giedgaudas OFM
-Prayers please for Sarah who is in wrong direction with relationships.
Peace, Mary
-Prayers please for Chuck Landry who is in the Hospital Emergency room...also prayers of support for his wife Donna.
-Prayers please for someone who has been out of work for over a year, he will be going for a job interview this week.
-Prayers please for someone who already has a very good paying job but it is out of town with long hours. This person's parents are having health issues and need help. A major decision has to be made about a job change...please pray that this person will be open with complete trust to the Holy Spirit's guidance.
-Our country continues to face threats of war, let us pray for peace and for our troops who once again have to face new deployments.
The Medjugorje Web
http://www.medjugorje.org
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April 2, 2013 Message to Mirjana
"Dear children, I am calling you to be one with my Son in spirit. I am calling you, through prayer, and the Holy Mass when my Son unites Himself with you in a special way, to try to be like Him; that, like Him, you may always be ready to carry out God’s will and not seek the fulfilment of your own. Because, my children, it is according to God’s will that you are and that you exist, and without God’s will you are nothing. As a mother, I am asking you to speak about the glory of God with your life because, in that way, you will also glorify yourself in accordance to His will. Show humility and love for your neighbour to everyone. Through such humility and love, my Son saved you and opened the way for you to the Heavenly Father. I implore you to keep opening the way to the Heavenly Father for all those who have not come to know Him and have not opened their hearts to His love. By your life, open the way to all those who still wander in search of the truth. My children, be my apostles who have not lived in vain. Do not forget that you will come before the Heavenly Father and tell Him about yourself. Be ready! Again I am warning you, pray for those whom my Son called, whose hands He blessed and whom He gave as a gift to you. Pray, pray, pray for your shepherds. Thank you."
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