Today's Prayer Intentions


If nothing can separate us from the love of God made manifest in the human heart of Jesus, then nothing is too small or too great for His concern. Lord, hear us in our need as we pray:

In thanksgiving for Bill's third interview - and that something positive will come from these interviews soon.

For Esther's grandmother's health and that the right decision is made, we pray through the intercession of St. Anthony and Our Blessed Mother. (She was born on the Feast Day of St. Anthony and the second apparition of Our Lady of Fatima.)

For peace and comfort for Esther and her family.

For improved health and peace for L. who has a fever and a malady which appears to drug-resistant.

For healing for Diane, who has been fighting cancer for the last 2 1/2 years and for peace and comfort for her and her loving family.

For a special intention for MaryAnn.

For continued healing for Gloria from cancer and recovery from her recent surgery and for peace and comfort for her family.

For healing for Fr. L., who is seriously ill with cancer, we pray through the intercession of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kaupan.

For healing for Dave, who has stomach cancer.

For Margaret Mary Myer's special prayer request here.

For a good Catholic wife for Bob.

For Maureen's special intention.

For an end to all sins against human life.

For the success of the Central Illinois Right to Life Garage Sale this Friday.

For my special intention.

For all previous intentions mentioned here and those around St. Blog's.

Our Father...

O God our Father, in honoring the heart of Your beloved Son, we tell the wonders of Your love for all Your people. May Your Church always mirror Your love to the whole world, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit. one God forever and ever. Amen.
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