A Prayer Request

A Prayer Request

My Father-in-law is having surgery today, due to prostate cancer.   Could you all please say a little prayer for him today?It also happens to be my Mother-in-law's birthday, so perhaps you could add a prayer for her as well.   Thank you!O great St....

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A Little Prayer Request for Rose

A Little Prayer Request for Rose

This afternoon I will be taking our little Rose in for another Echocardiogram.   This echo is to confirm whether or not she still has her PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus), so we can begin making plans for her operation in a couple months if necessary. We are still...

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Please Pray…

Please Pray…

I came home from town this evening to an email from my friend Shelly asking for prayers for Liz. "This sweet family is awaiting the inevitable. Liz has made it to 41 weeks carrying her 7th child. She is so thankful for the extra time with her son, Jedidiah Joseph. You...

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Please Pray…

Please Pray…

...for Elizabeth and her family as they grieve the loss of a precious little soul.O merciful Mother, watch over their family, comfort them in their grief, and help them to find peace and solace in trusting in the goodness and love of our merciful God, in whose care...

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A Spiritual Bouquet…

A Spiritual Bouquet…

. . . Will you join me in praying?I haven't had much time to blog lately - between contractors, homeschooling, doctors appointments, and a baby shower I hosted this past weekend - other than the novena to St. Therese Prayers and the giveaway posts. However, I wanted...

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Saying Goodbye For Now

Saying Goodbye For Now

The morning after my Grandmother died,  we received even more* sad news.  Late Saturday night, August 14th, my Uncle Michael, my mom's youngest brother, also died (the very same day as Grandma) in a motorcycle accident. It was such a shock.   On...

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A Prayer Request

A Prayer Request

It is with great sadness that I am posting tonight to ask you to please pray for my dear friend Charlotte, and her beautiful family, as they grieve the loss of another precious little soul.Miscarriage PrayerMy Lord, the baby is dead!Why, my Lord—dare I ask why? It...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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