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Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for June is: "That all Christians may cultivate a deep and personal friendship with Christ, in order to be able to communicate the strength of His love to every person they meet". His mission intention is: "That the International Eucharistic Congress of Quebec in Canada may lead to an ever greater understanding that the Eucharist is the heart of the Church and the source of evangelisation."

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 ...

Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for March is: " That the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation between persons and people may be understood and that the Church, through her testimony, may spread Christ's love, the source of new humanity". His mission intention is: "That Christians, who are persecuted in many parts of the world and in various manners because of the Gospel, may continue, sustained by the strength of the Holy Spirit, to bear witness courageously and openly to the Word of God".

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 ...

VATICAN CITY, DEC 1, 2007 (VIS) Benedict XVI's general prayer intention for December is: "That human society may be solicitous in the care of all those stricken with AIDS, especially children and women, and that the Church may make them feel the Lord's love." His mission intention is: "That the incarnation of the Son of God, which the Church celebrates solemnly at Christmas, may help the peoples of the Asiatic Continent to recognize God's Envoy, the only Savior of the world, in Jesus."

VATICAN CITY, (VIS) - Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for November is: "That those dedicated to medical research and all those engaged in legislative activity may always have deep respect for human life, from its beginning to its natural conclusion." His mission intention is: "That in the Korean peninsula the spirit of reconciliation and peace may grow."

As members of Christ's Body, we suffer with those who suffer. Let us pray: R/ Have mercy, Lord. For those who feel abandoned in their suffering: send them compassionate companions to accompany them. R/ For those who struggle under the burden of sorrow: send them compassionate friends to support them. R/ For those who fear to share the sufferings of others: send them compassionate guides to encourage them. R/ For those who feel threatened by the presence of death: send them compassionate ministers to bear witness to the Gospel of the cross. R/ For the repose of the soul of Trudy, a friend from Cursillo who passed away and for peace and comfort for her husband, Mike, and the entire family. For Dave, a husband and father of two, who was recently diagnosed with throat cancer. For WI Catholic, who has been diagnosed with cancer. For healing for all those suffering from cancer: Diane (who has been fighting it for almost 3 years now), Fr. L., Dave (stomach cancer), Gloria, Robert, Harry...

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 the conversion of Tony Blair. For the conversion of all those entrapped in the culture of death. 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 healing for Fr. L., who is seriously ill with cancer, we pray through the intercession of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kaupan. 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 healing for Diane, who has been fighting cancer for the last 2 1/2 years and for peace and ...

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 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 healing for Fr. L., who is seriously ill with cancer, we pray through the intercession of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kaupan. For continued healing for Gloria from cancer and recovery from her recent surgery and for peace and comfort for her family For healing for Dave, who has stomach cancer. For Esther's grandmother, Esther, and her family. For Pete who is having heart trouble and will have a cardiac cath on Monday. For Pam's Mom who has multiple problems and is unable to be cared for at home right now. For M. who is suffering from two very painful conditions, one with her skin and another her eyes. For for Christine as she deals with a difficult situation. For a...

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: Thank you, Lord, for the healing that is taking place in Gloria. She is recovering from the cancer surgery and is still in ICU. The Dr. feels confident that they removed all the cancerous growth from Gloria with the exception of her liver, which is still extensively involved with tumors. However, since the Primary site was removed, her doctors believe that they will be able to treat the liver more effectively. Please continue to give the medical staff wisdom and compassion. For improved health and peace for L. who has a fever and a malady which appears to drug-resistant. As a result, she has been unable to attend her field placement and has much make-up work to do, including a research paper. The make-up work will need to be done during the time she planned to spend with her husband on their honeymoon. F...

I don't doubt that this is true , but some of us have been faithfully praying to Mother Mary for her conversion and who knows? Let us continue to pray for her, not that she won't have to face the consequences of her actions, but that she'll leave the culture of darkness and enter into the light of His love.

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 and for his two interviews. For the special intentions of the Holy Father. For world peace, especially for an end to violence in the Gaza Strip and for peace in Iraq. For a successful job search for Bill. For the 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 apostolates of Fr. JM for safe travel, and a fruitful meeting with the bishop. For a special intention. For all previous 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 Ou...

We long for the Lord to bless us and to let His face shine upon us. With great confidence, we now pray: That the peace promised at the Resurrection will take hold of the world and transform it. We pray for a transformation from the culture of death to the culture of life. We pray for the grace to speak out boldly in the name of the Lord. We pray for all those who are suffering and will die this day or night, Lord, bring them into the light of Your kingdom. We pray for a successful interview for Bill today. For this special prayer request. For Lois and her family. For Kimberly, who has had an abortion. For Fr. K's discernment in his vocation - for clear guidance and direction from the Holy Spirit as to whether or not he should enter a religious community or remain a diocesan priest. For the closing of all abortion mills and for an end to abortion. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for those around St. Blog's. Most merciful Father, let us love, not in word or ...

Praise the Lord! A baby's life was saved today at Tiller's late- term abortion mill. Thank you, Lord, for this Mother's Day Weekend miracle. The mother didn't know exactly why she changed her mind, but stated, "It did not seem like it was the right thing to do!" In thanksgiving for a mother who had considered aborting her child, but changed her mind and will now place her child for adoption. For continued healing for those mothers and for all their needs. For the success of the Holy Father trip and for his special intentions. For all those who are victims of floods, tornados, fires, and other weather- related tragedies. For safe travel for Bill and for a good interview on Monday, May 14th. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and throughout St. Blog's. Lord, hear our prayer.

We give thanks to God the Father for His mercy endures forever, and we pray: That our president and congressmen will be blessed with the wisdom, knowledge, truth, strength, stamina, and perseverance to work for justice and world peace and to cultivate a culture of life in our world. We pray also that they will pass legislative that promotes the rights of the unborn, the elderly, and the handicapped. That all those poor souls entrapped in the culture of death will be converted and enter into the glorious light of the culture of life. On this feast of St. Joseph, we pray for all workers for justice in the work place, for jobs for all those unemployed, and for the special needs of all workers. We pray for healing for all those who have been hurt emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, physically, and mentally by the trauma of abortion. We pray for a successful job search for Bill. We pray for Esther's special intention. We pray for J.'s special intention. We pray for all previ...

The Lord is our portion and our cup. With confidence in His care we pray: That, allowing themselves to be enlightened and gudied by the Holy Spirit, all Christians may answer enthusiastically and faithfully to the universal call to sanctity. (Holy Father's General Intention). For blessings on all priests and clergy. For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and the consecrated life. For an end to abortion and for an increased respect for all human life. That the Lord will let His face shine upon the poor, the sick, the lonely, and all those who suffer. For this special intention as requested by Moneybags. Julie D.'s special intention. For full-time employment for Bill. For healing for Harry and his family. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for those around St. Blog's. Loving Father, our heart is glad and our soul rejoices because You never abandon us. Hear and answer our petitions. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

We give thanks to the Lord because He is good and we turn now to the Father with our prayers: Thank you, Lord, for Bill's temporary contract position until he can find a permanent job. Thank you, Lord, for the blessing Mother Angelica has been in our lives and for the beautiful example she is to all of us in her knowledge, love, and service to You. We pray for special blessings for Mother Angelica today on her 78th birthday. We pray for the for the 156 Catholic Charities foster care workers in Chicago and Lake County and the 900 foster children they serve as they suddenly close their doors after 90 years of service on June 30th. [Due to a $12 million lawsuit following three children being abused in a foster home in 2001, no one will insure them and they must close down. All agencies have unfortunately experienced abuse of a child while in foster care at some point in time, not just Catholic Charities, but luckily lawsuits have not completely shut the system down.] Please help peopl...

We give thanks to the Lord because He is good and we turn now to the Father with our prayers: Alleluia! Thank you, Lord, for Nigel's healing. Nigel who was in ICU and on oxygen has suddenly recovered. Tomorrow they will discharge him. He is coming home! Alleluia! Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of Pope Benedict XVI and today on the second anniversary of his election as Pope. We pray for an abundance of special blessings and graces for him. For the Holy Father's special intentions. For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life. For peace in our world and for the safety of our soldiers. That the leaders of all governments will work to insure that all people can live in full freedom. That the power of Christ's ressurection will put an end to the culture of death. For an end to abortion and the closing of all abortion mills. For those who live in confusion, ignorance, or skepticism: that they may know the truth and the light of the risen Christ. F...

We give thanks to the Lord because He is good and we turn now to the Father with our prayers: For the grace this week to replace all doubt with the certainty of the Gospel. That the power of Christ's resurrection will put an end to the culture of death. For all for all those involved in the Virginia massacre - the victims, their families, and the Virginia Tech community. For a couple D. & K. K. is currently hospitalized due to hemorrhaging from a pregnancy in which she is carrying a baby and a tumor. The tumor has retarded the baby's growth and has put K.'s life in danger. Once K. is stabilized the doctors feel that the pregnancy and tumor will have to be removed from her uterus, as the baby is not large enough to survive. For permanent employment for Bill. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here and for those around St. Blog's. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. Loving Father, the resurrection of your Son gives us a new birth to a living hope....

Please pray with me for the following intentions: For the repose of the soul of Anthony Joseph Benkovic - husband to Johnette. For comfort, peace, and healing for Johnette and all the family. For Little Frankie's family and friends as they cope with their grief and loss. For an end to abortion and the closing of all abortion mills. For Laurie, who is having her second interview for her social work internship today. For employment for Bill. For the special intentions of the Holy Father. For the conversion of all those trapped in the culture of death. For the poor souls in purgatory. For all previous intentions mentioned here and for all the intentions of my readers. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.