Catholic Fire

Today, I am praying for the following special intentions: For the Holy Father's intentions for May. For Bob, who has bone cancer and is starting a very aggressive treatment at Loyola Medical Center. For peace and strength for his wife Nancy and his family, too. For John, who was recently diagnosed with cancer with Stage 4 lung cancer and is also starting on chemotherapy. I am also praying for peace and strength for his wife Joan and for his family. For the four seminarians who will be ordained in our diocese this weekend. That all people will show by their actions that they have a deep reverence and respect for human life. For Phill Kline, who is battling with Planned Parenthood in KS. For the conversion of all abortionists. For the conversion all Catholics - in - name only politicians, especially California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D). For world peace and an end to terrorism. For the 2008 Presidential elections. For the poor, the ...

Today, during Eucharistic Adoration, I prayed for the following intentions: For the Holy Father's special intentions. For Bill -- for his health, for strength and perseverance during this time of trial. For all those priests, Brothers, Sisters, and seminarians I have spiritually adopted. For the special intentions of all the Oblates. For healing for James. For world peace and for the safety of all our military. For the quick sale of our home and for a new home in the area where we plan to live. For continued healing for Donna and her daughter. For MM.'s special intentions. For Al's special intentions. For healing for J. For a holy Lent. For an end to abortion and all sins aganst human life. For Tiller's conversion, the closing of his late-term abortion mill and for God's justice in his trial. For all the special intentions at One Came Back. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for all those who are in need of my prayers. Prayers of Thanksgiving In ...

Today I am lifting up my heart, to You, Lord, and am uniting it to Yours. I humbly come before you and pray for the following special intentions: For Our Holy Father and all his special intentions. For those priests, deacons, and seminarians I have spiritually adopted. For Bill's special intentions. For good health, strength and perseverance to do all that You have asked of him at this time and the wisdom to know Your holy will. For continued healing for Donna and her daughter. For MM's special intentions and her health. For good health, strength and perseverance to carry out Your holy will in my life. For a new home in the area where we are locating and for the quick sale of our home. In thanksgiving for all those who have been supportive during this difficult time. For all those who are ensnared in the culture of death. For an end to abortion and all sins against human life. For healing for James. For all the intentions at One Came Back. For the closing of Tiller's late ...

Today was my day for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation as well as my usual daily Mass. During my Holy Hour, I prayed for the following special intentions: My dh Bill's adjustment to his new job in a new community. (This was his first day of work.) For the quick sale of our home. For N.G. and his wife who has been having many difficulties in his marriage. Lord, please heal this couple and renew their love for one another. Help them to forgive one another for past hurts and fill their hearts and home with peace. For peace in our world and an end to all war. For the safety, protection, and well-being of all our military. For the presidential election -- that someone who abides by your laws and lives out his faith in his life be nominated and win the election. For a good job for B. For E.'s brother to return to his Catholic faith. For all the intentions at One Came Back. For God's justice in the upcoming trial for late-term abortionist George Tiller. Fo...

Today during my Holy Hour in Eucharistic Adoration, I prayed for the following intentions ( Please feel free to join me in these intentions): The Holy Father's special intentions. World peace and the protection of all our military. Carol, who is suffering from cancer. Al, a new Catholic convert, who is involved in a complex legal situation. Bill's special intentions. For conversion for all those ensnared in the culture of death. For an end to all sins against life. For all those priests, brothers, sisters, and clergy I have spiritually adopted. For the special and personal intentions of everyone in my Community. For P., who is in great need of prayer and rest. For all the special intentions at One Came Back. For the conversion of family members. For all those who have requested my prayers and for those who haven't but are desperately in need of prayer at this time.

To Christ, our everlasting light we pray: Let your face shine on us and we shall be saved. O, Shepherd of Israel, hear us! O, Bright Morning Star, hear us! O, Light of the World, hear us! We pray today for: the special intentions of the Holy Father. world peace, and the protection of our military. Bill's special intentions. WI Catholic's special intentions for Carol. an impartial and unbiased jury and judge and for God's justice in the Tiller trial. the conversion of those souls who are entrapped in the culture of death. an end to all the sins against human life and a revival of the culture of life in our nation and throughout the world. all the seminarians, deacons, and priests whom we have spiritually adopted. birthday blessings for Susan. the poor, the homeless, the hungry, the unemployed, the under-employed, and all those who suffer and are not receiving the medical care or treatment they need. that our "Catholic Sister" Governor S. select a strong and qualif...

Today during my Holy Hour in Eucharistic Adoration I prayed for the following intentions: (Please feel free to join me in praying for these special intentions.) In thanksgiving for Christina, who is better and has been released from the hospital. For the special intentions of the Holy Father. For the priests, brothers, and seminarians I have spiritually adopted and for all deacons, that they will emulate St. Stephen in his strong faith and love of the Lord. For the special intentions of Fr. J.M. That our country and our world will show, through their actions, a deep respect for the sanctity of all human life. For the closing of all abortion mills, especially Tiller's late - term abortion mill in Wichita. For world peace and the safety of our military. For those who are suffering in any way that God will fill them with His peace and comfort and give them the graces to to persevere on the path that He is leading them. For Linda W. and Sue who are both in advanced stages of cancer. Fo...

Lord, You are the joy and the peace of all who hope in You. Shower us with Your graces, Lord, and hear our prayer. King of peace, send your spirit upon those who rule, so that they take special care for the poor and destitute. Shower us with Your graces, Lord, and hear our prayer. Lord, Light of our lives, fill the hearts of all Your people with hope during this holy season and draw all Your children to Your tender and merciful heart. Bring Your children home to You - both those who have drifted away from You and those who do not know You. Shower us with Your graces, Lord, and hear our prayer. For all those who are sick, those in nursing homes, in hospitals, or imprisoned, show them Your love and compassion. Shower us with Your graces, Lord, and hear our prayer. Lord, we pray for healing for Leticia's daughter, Christina, who is in the hospital with double - pneumonia. We also lift up her parents and family for peace and comfort. Console those who are treated unjustly and those wh...

Today, I am praying for the following intentions and will remember these during Holy Mass and also during my Holy Hour. For the special intentions of the Holy Father. For Bill's special intentions, especially for his meeting tomorrow. For C. who is suffering from cancer. For Linda, whose cancer has spread to her liver. For Therese's special prayer request for Tom , who has diabetes. For a blessed Christmas for a family who is struggling with financial and health problems at this time. For E., a woman who is struggling physically, mentally, and spiritually. For the softening of hearts during this holy season and for forgiveness of differences and misunderstandings in families. For the special intentions of Seminarian Matthew. For all the prayer requests at One Came Back. For conversion of all those who are trapped in the culture of death. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for those of all my readers.

Today, during Eucharistic Adoration, I prayed for the following special intentions: For the Holy Father's special intentions. For an end to abortion and the protection of all human life. For Fr. JM's special intentions and for all those of the Community of St. John. For those priests and brothers I have "spiritually adopted". For Seminarian Matthew's special intentions. For special blessings for Esther and Dan on their 15th Anniversary . For safe travel for our family who will be visiting us over the weekend and for a happy reunion. For Bill's special intentions. For all the prayer requests at One Came Back . For the conversion of all those entrenched in the culture of death. For those whose arrogance blinds them to their need for salvation. For those whose flight from death through pleasure, work, and posessions keeps them from the joy of placing all their hope in God. For MM's special intentions. All previous prayer requests mentioned here and those of a...

Christ is the wisdom and power of God and he delights to be with the sons of men. Trustingly let us call on him: Be close to us, Lord. Lord Jesus Christ, you called us to your kingdom of light: make us live our lives rightly, pleasing God in all things. You stand among us, unrecognized by the world: show your face to mankind. You are closer to us than we are to ourselves: keep strong in our hearts the trusting hope of salvation. You are the spring from which holiness flows: let us be holy and unstained on the day when you come again. Today, Lord we pray for the following intentions: The health and strength of The Holy Father and his special intentions for this month. For birthday blessings for my niece, Emily, who turns 29 today. For the repose of the soul of Judith Pomazal, the mother of Deacon Bob Pomazal, and a dear friend. For this young man, for his family , and for the repose of the souls of all those who were killed and for peace and comfort for their families. For Alexis, who i...

Fashioned by the word of God, let our prayer rise like incense before the heavenly throne: open our ears to hear Your Word, O Lord. Lord, we place at Your altar the following prayer intentions: The Holy Father's special intentions. For courage and peace for Sue, who is dying of cancer and for spiritual healing. For Barb at SFO Mom's special intentions. Kim and her dear husband Greg, whose little one, Elizabeth Hope, miscarried at 5 weeks. For Historical Christian's friend Thomas , whose beloved wife, mother of their four small children, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. For healing for Hannah Cate, a little girl with Down syndrome from Georgia, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia through the intercession of Servant of God, Dr. Jerome Lejeune. For Fr. Stephanos of Me Monk, Me Meander , who is currently corresponding with two Satanists on his blog. We continue to lift up Tom and his mom, Therese at this difficult time. For the conversion of Phillip P...

In humble supplication, let us come before our Lord and King. Lord, we place at Your altar the following prayer intentions: Kim and her dear husband Greg, whose little one, Elizabeth Hope, miscarried at 5 weeks. For Historical Christian's friend Thomas , whose beloved wife, mother of their four small children, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. For healing for Hannah Cate, a little girl with Down syndrome from Georgia, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia through the intercession of Servant of God, Dr. Jerome Lejeune. For Fr. Stephanos of Me Monk, Me Meander , who is currently corresponding with two Satanists on his blog. We continue to lift up Tom and his mom, Therese at this difficult time. For continued healing for Donna - Marie. For Bill and his special intentions. For a special intention for MM. Lord God of earth and sea, yours is the dry land and yours the water, Have mercy on us who easily forget we are not gods but God's creatures and beloved chil...

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, rejoices in the salvation of those whom she prays before the throne of God. Through her intercession, let us ask: Give life to Your people in Jesus Christ the Lord. You chose Mary as the the honor of her race; through her prayer we ask: Give life to Your people in Jesus Christ the Lord. You chose Mary as the vessel of your glory; through her prayers, we ask: Give life to Your people in Jesus Christ the Lord. You chose Mary as the bearer of Your Word; through her prayer we ask: Give life to Your people in Jesus Christ the Lord. You chose Mary as the Mother of all the living; through her prayer we ask: Give life to Your people in Jesus Christ the Lord. For the special intentions of the Holy Father. That our President and his Administration will be informed by the gospel of life in every decision regarding goverance and legislation. For the coninued success of Bella, which is just now showing in KS. For world peace, an end to terrorism, an...

Sorry I haven't been posting much lately, but I have been ill. The chronic pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia syndrome along with related stress has been keeping me from blogging lately. I did, however, make it to Eucharistic Adoration and Mass today and prayed for all your requests. I need to rest now. Thanks for visiting. God bless you abundantly! Be sure and visit Catholic Carnival 145.

During Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Mass today, I prayed for the following intentions: (Please feel free to join in.) The Holy Father's special intentions. World peace and an end to terrorism. For an accurate diagnosis and treatment for Susan, who is seriously ill and is hospitalized and peace and healing for both her and her husband. For Christine, Leticia's daughter. For Esther's special intentions. For MM's special intention. For all those who are dealing with the dangers and consequences of inclement weather. For my friend Mariann, who has been having tremors and is unable to work or drive as they are getting worse we pray for an accurate diagnosis when she sees the new specialist this week and effective treatment. For Sue, who is seriously ill with cancer and is now in a nursing home that she will be forgive others who have hurt her and make amends with her family and friends and that her heart be filled with peace. For holy priests and priestly vocations. For t...

Let us celebrate Christ’s goodness and wisdom. We can see him in every one of our brethren, and love him; especially in those who are suffering. Let us pray to him urgently:- Lord, make us perfect in love. This morning we honor your resurrection once more, and wish for everyone the effects of your Redemption. Lord, grant that we may bear witness to you today and through you offer a holy sacrifice acceptable to the Father. Make us see your image in everyone we meet, and serve you by tending to their needs. Christ, you are the true vine and we are your branches: grant that we may remain with you, bearing abundant fruit and giving glory to God the Father. Lord, we thank you for Your presence in our lives this week and for the graces granted to us. Today we lift up the following intentions: For blessings on the preaching and teaching of the Church that all people will take to heart God's word and keep it faithfully. "That those dedicated to medical research and all those engaged ...

Jesus heals us of all our infirmities. In faith, let us pray: Jesus, heal our blindness! When we fail to see the light of Your truth: Jesus, heal our blindness! When we fail to respond to the suffering of the unfortunate, Jesus, heal our blindness! When we fail to see Your love at work in the world: Jesus, heal our blindness! Thank you, Lord, for: The success of our garage sale. Bill's new sales job, which begins later this week. We pray for the following intentions: Update: For this young woman and her baby. That the children who are now scheduled to be aborted may be protected. An end to abortion, euthanasia, contraception, and all sins against life. The continued success of the 40 Day Life Campaign. Continued success for Bella and that it will come to Kansas. All families who basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter are not being met. For the elderly who are abandoned, neglected, and abused by our society. For all senior citizens who are being discriminated against in the w...

God the Father of all light has called us to true faith through the Good News of his Son. Let us pray to him for his holy people:-Lord, remember your Church. Father, you led your Son, the great shepherd of your flock, out of the realm of the dead: may we be his witnesses, to the very ends of the earth. Father, you sent your Son into the world to bring the Good News to the poor: may the Gospel be preached to every created thing. Father, you sent your Son to sow the seed of the word: as we sow the Word with great labor, so may we reap its fruits with joy. Father, you sent your Son to reconcile the world to you with his blood: grant that we may all work together for reconciliation. Father, you have seated your Son at your right hand in heaven: receive the dead into your blessed kingdom. Thanksgiving : S., the 13 year old we have been praying for, went to Heaven at 10 pm Monday night and is no longer suffering. For Angie, the young woman we have been praying for, is recovering well from a ...

Only in God is my soul at rest; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed at all. Only in God be at rest, my soul, for from Him comes my hope. He only is my rock and salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed at all. Only in God is my soul at rest, my soul, for from Him comes my hope. He only is my rock and salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be disturbed. Trust in Him at all times, O my people! Pour out Your hearts before Him; God is our refuge! Thanksgiving: A prayer of thanksgiving for the beautiful and grace-filled retreat that the retreatants and team members experienced at the Rachel's Vineyard Retreat this past weekend. Intercessions: We pray for world peace beginning in our hearts and spreading to our homes, our workplaces, and our communities. For Bill, who has two job interviews today, that the Holy Spirit will guide Him in His words and actions, and that the Lord will open the doors to a new a job...