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Washington D.C., Sep 11, 2013 / 01:10 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- On the twelfth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the U.S. bishops have released special Mass intercessions to pray for victims of terrorism, for military service members, and for an “end to all hatred.” “For all victims of violence and terrorism around the world, and for their families, that they may find comfort and peace, we pray to the Lord,” reads the new prayer on the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Another prayer asks that the Church “may continue to provide care and healing for all, especially those affected by the attacks on September 11, 2001.” A third prays that national leaders “may work together to address the problems that provide fertile ground for the growth of terrorism,” while another prays for both an end to hatred and for “the ability to forgive.” The new prayers come 12 years after al-Qaida terrorists attacked the U.S., hijacking passenger airplanes and flyi...

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to the United States - 2008 The Holy Father's Schedule Today: 10:00 a.m. - The pope will offer Mass at the new Nationals Park in Washington. 5 p.m. - Pope Benedict XVI will give an address on the importance of Catholic education on the campus of The Catholic University of America. 6:30 p.m. - Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and representatives of other religions will meet the Holy Father at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, next door to Catholic University. For complete information see: Christ Our Hope and USCCB’s Papal Visit Blog . Today's Mass Readings Saint of the Day: St. Stephen Harding , Abbott Gospel Meditation of the Day : Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus (1873-1897), Carmelite, Doctor of the Church Manuscript B, 2vo-3vo "Whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me." To be your Spouse, O Jesus, to be a Carmelite, and b...

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Today's Mass Readings "I have told you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father's name are my witness; but you do not believe, because you are no sheep of mine. The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life; they will never be lost and not one will ever steal them from me. The Father who gave them to me is greater than anyone, and no one can steal from the Father. The Father and I are one (John 10:25-30)." Reflection The Work of the Holy Spirit Meditation for April 15, Angels of the Agony Via †Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam† Saint of the Day St. Paturnus On This Day in Catholic History 2008 -- Pope Benedict XVI arrives in the USA for his apostolic visit. Historical Birthday 1452 - Leonardo da Vinci , Italian Renaissance polymath: a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer (d. 1519) Today's...

Thursday of the Second Week of Easter Mass Readings Meditation Saint of the Day : SAINT RICHARD of CHICHESTER , Bishop(1197-1253) Saint Richard of Chichester was born in 1197 in a little town a few miles from Worcester, England. He and his elder brother were left orphans while still young, and his brother was imprisoned as a result of their property’s unpaid debts. Richard gave up the studies which he loved, to farm his brother’s impoverished estate. More Today's Special Prayer Intentions: 1. Thanksgiving for answered prayers for understanding how to work around my blogging problem. Lord, please bless Christine for helping to pinpoint the problem instructing me on how to work around it. Please bless all those who offered their prayers and help. Please reward them abundantly for their prayers, sacrifices, and words of encouragement. 2. For the repose of the soul of Tanja's mother and for comfort and peace for the family. 3. For Ebeth's special intentions . 4. For a respect ...

VATICAN CITY, 1 APR 2008 ( VIS ) - Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for April is: "That Christians, even in the difficult and complex situations of present-day society, may not tire of proclaiming with their lives that Christ's resurrection is the source of peace and of hope". His mission intention is: "That the future priests of the young Churches may be constantly more formed culturally and spiritually to evangelise their nations and the whole world".

The Lord is our love, our joy, and our hope. Let us pray to Him: Response: We hope in You. O Lord. You have promised to be with us always. -may we know Your presence in all that we do. Response You have called us to seek You above all things and in all things: -may we seek You, find You. Response You await us in Your heavenly dwelling place: -may we come to dwell with You forever. Response For the Holy Father's special intentions. That all people will reverence and defend human life from conception to death. For world peace and for the protection of all our military. For the newly ordained priests, especially Fr. O. For my husband Bill for a special intention for tomorrow. For L.'s special intentions. For all those struggling with cancer, we pray for healing. For these two urgent prayer requests from Julie D. For the health and well-being of Marianne's father. For Esther's prayer requests. For anniversary blessings on our 15th wedding anniversary tomorrow. For all prev...

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: For the Holy Father and his special intentions. For Seminarian Matthew's friend. For Michael and his son Michael - reversion to the faith, emotional and spiritual healing. For my sister, Maureen, who is getting married next month. For all of God's children on earth - that the Spirit of Truth will guide individuals and nations to recognize and defend the true meaning of life. For all those who are suffering from cancer, especially Diane and Gloria. For those on the Totus Tuous retreat in our parish and those on the team. For Bill's special intentions. For a safe pregnancy and delivery for a 47 year-old woman who is pregnant. For a special intention. For all previous prayer intentions listed here and for those around St. Blogs. Our Father...O God our Father, in honoring the heart of Your belove...

Today, during my Holy Hour in Eucharistic Adoration and at Holy Mass, I prayed for the intentions listed below. Please feel free to join me as I pray once again for these special intentions: In thanksgiving for this miracle. For the Holy Father's special intentions. For all of God's children on earth - that the Spirit of Truth will guide individuals and nations to recognize and defend the true meaning of life. That St. Anthony will find the souls that are lost and bring them home - especially our family members and friends, as well as our leaders and those in positions of responsibility and authority. For an end to the scandals that our Catholics in Name Only and our Clergy in Name Only are continuing to inflict upon the Church. For peace and unity within our homes, within our communities, within our country, and throughout the world. For an end to abortion and for the closing of all abortion mills. For Billy Graham's wife, who has slipped into a coma. For all those who are...

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 three - year - old Sam and the Gappa family. For continued healing for Gloria from cancer and recovery from her recent surgery an...

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: For the Holy Father's special intentions for this month. For continued healing for Gloria, who suffers from liver cancer and is recovering from surgery for removal of a tumor in her colon. For Fr. L. who is seriously ill with cancer. For Dave, who has stomach cancer. For a safe trip for the Y. family as they travel to Lithuania, to visit their daughter. For an end to all sins against human life. For a reversal of Roe V. Wade. For an end to abortion and the closing of all abortion mills. For a special intention. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for all 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...

For Fr. L. who is seriously ill with cancer we pray for healing through the intercession of Servant of God Emil Kapaun. For peace, healing, and comfort for Betty and Jim and their entire family. Their oldest granddaughter Jessi, Jessi's boyfriend, and 3 - year - old Sammy (a twin) were in a bad car accident on Memorial Day. Jessi's boyfriend was killed on the spot and Sammy later died after emergency surgery. Jessi is still alive, but is in critical condition. For an end to abortion and all sins against life. For healing for Dave, who has stomach cancer. For a special intention. For all previous prayer requests mentioned here and for those around St. Blog's.

The Holy Spirit manifests Christ to us, recalls His words, and open our minds to the Paschal Mystery. Rejoicing in the Spirit we pray: In thanksgiving for Charlene's mother being released from the hospital and for continued healing. For the intentions of the Holy Father. For world peace and for the protection of the lives of our military. For an end to abortion and all sins against life. For my dear husband Bill who is in desperate need of work at this time. Our health insurance will be expiring this week. Jesus, we trust in You! For a job for Darin and a place for him to live, as his lease expires at the end of this month. For the repose of the soul of Darin's uncle and for peace, comfort, and healing for the family. For the special intentions of L. and her family. For healing for Dave, who has stomach cancer. For our current parish priests and for the newly ordained priests who are being assigned to our parish. For Brother A - D, who took his vows on Pentecost and for Susan ...

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. With great thanks, we now present our petitions to the Father: For Esther's grandmother, Juanita. For Melanie's special intention. For Dom's nephew. For a successful job search for Bill and a job very soon, as there will soon be no income nor health insurance. For a good Catholic wife for Bob. For Charlene's mom who was admitted to the hospital today and is in the stroke unit. For all those who have requested my prayers. For all previous prayer intentions and for those around St. Blog's. Loving Father, You have done wondrous deeds. May we live with wonder before the mystery of Your love. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. With great thanks, we now present our petitions to the Father: For the special intentions of the Holy Father. For the safety of all our military. For Esther's grandmother, Juanita. For Melanie's special intention. For Dom's nephew. For a successful job search for Bill. For a good Catholic wife for Bob. For an end to abortion and for the closing of all abortion mills, especially for Tiller's late-term abortion mill. For the young men who will be ordained as priests and for those who will become deacons in our diocese. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for those around St. Blog's. Loving Father, You have done wondrous deeds. May we live with wonder before the mystery of Your love. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. With great thanks, we now present our petitions to the Father: In thanksgiving for safe travel for Bill. For the Holy Father's special intentions. For the repose of the soul of Sr M-A, an Apostolic Sister from the Community, who died of cancer on Ascension Thursday morning (May 17) in France at age 60. For peace and comfort for all her family and all her friends. For the success of Bill's interview tomorrow morning. For the apostolates of all the Brothers and Sisters as well as those of the Oblates of the Community of St. John. For a young woman who has a stage 3 melanoma. For A. who does not want an abortion, but is being coerced by the father of her baby, who is closed to other options. We pray for the life of this child. For the repose of the soul of Pauline and for healing, peace, and comfort for her family. For Dave who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. For safe travel for Fr. JM and for a successful mee...

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. With great thanks, we now present our petitions to the Father: That priests will be strenghtened and renewed in their ministry of bringing Christ into the world. That the kindness and faithfulness of God and all his people will be extended to the unborn, the aged, and the terminally ill. For world peace and an end to terrorism. For the safety of our military. For blessings for Julie and Tom on their 23rd anniversary . For a successful job search for Bill and for his interview on Monday. For the successful sale of Anne and Ron's home. For healing for Dave who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer. For a young woman who has a stage 3 melanoma. For A. who does not want an abortion, but is being coerced by the father of her baby, who is closed to other options. We pray for the life of this child. For the repose of the soul of Pauline and for healing, peace, and comfort for her family. For the apostolates of Fr. JM for safe ...

We long for the Lord to bless us and let His face shine upon us. With great confidence, we now pray: For the Holy Father's special intentions. For the 4 men who will be ordained as priests in our diocese this weekend and for three who will be ordained as deacons. For the conversion of the souls of those who are trapped in the culture of death and are determined to destroy human life. For all sins against human life. For healing of a young woman who has a stage three melonoma. For Dave who has been diagnosed with stomach cancer and for his family. For safe travel for Bill and for a peaceful, relaxing weekend. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for those around St. Blog's. Most merciful Father, let us love, not in word or speech, but in deed and truth through Jesus who is our Lord, now and forever. Amen.

We long for the Lord to bless us and let His face shine upon us. With great confidence, we now pray: In thanksgiving for safe travel for Bill and for his interview. For the special intentions of the Holy Father. For the repose of the soul of Jerry Falwell and for peace and comfort for his family and friends. For Matthew's special intention. For the repose of the soul of S.M. who passed away after a long battle with cancer and for peace, healing, and comfort for his family. For Ann and Ron who are trying to sell their home. For a job for D. closer to where his wife lives, as the two have been separated for nine months. For all previous intentions mentioned here and for the intentions mentioned around St. Blog's Parish. Most merciful Father, let us love, not in word or speech, but in deed and truth through Jesus who is our Lord, now and forever. Amen.

Please join me in prayer for the following intentions: For the Holy Father's special intentions and for a safe and fruitful trip to Brazil. That the world leaders will show a deep concern for the needs of all of their people, especially the unborn, the elderly, and the desperately poor. For a man who is discerning a calling to the priesthood. For a fruitful retreat for Fr. Martin Fox. For a safe and smooth delivery for Mrs. Anderson - baby Grace's due date is coming up soon (May 17) and for a healthy baby. For Julie D.'s special intentions. For Christine's special prayer request. For Diane's mother who is going through a difficult time in the hospital. For peace and comfort for both Diane and her mother. For this special intention. For continued prayers for three year old Dylan. For safe travel for Bill, a successful job search, and a successful interview on Monday, May 14. For all previous intentions mentioned here and for those around St. Blog's. Lord, hear o...

Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, God makes all things new. With confidence in the Father's saving power we now pray: For Pope Benedict XVI, the Cardinals and the Bishops, may they be led by the Holy Spirit as they guide the Church. For all women who have had abortions that the Blessed Mother will help them heal as she leads them to her Son. For the reversal of Roe V. Wade. For peace in our families and throughout the world. For healing for Nigel, a multi-handicapped young man who is coughing up blood from his lungs again. For Birgitta's special intentions. For employment for Darrin in the same city where his wife lives. For a successful job search for Bill. For all those who have suffered and lost loved ones in the recent tornadoes throughout our country, especially those in Greensburg, Kansas. For the repose of the souls who have died. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and those around St. Blog's. Loving Father, we rejoice to be your people. Wi...