Catholic Fire

Today's Mass Readings Saint of the Day: Sts. Christopher Magallanes, priest, and companions, martyrs Today in Catholic History: 996 Pope Gregory V (ca. 970–999; reigned 996–999) crowned Otto III (980–1002) as emperor. 1864 Joseph de Veuster (better known as Father Damien , 1840–1889) was ordained priest in Honolulu. In 1873 at his own request he was sent to a settlement of lepers on the island of Molokai, where he later contracted the disease and died. 1972 Wielding a hammer, Laszlo Toth damaged one of the world's most celebrated sculptures, Michelangelo's Piet à , in the Vatican at Rome. Birthday: Giuseppe Mercalli , an Italian volcanologist, was born on May 21, 1850 in the Italian city of Milan. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest and soon became a professor of the Natural Sciences at the seminary of Milan. He is best remembered today for his Mercalli scale for measuring earthquakes which is still used today. Today's Prayer Intentions/Requests

Today I am praying for the following intentions: For Senator Kennedy, who has a malignant brain tumor. I am praying for total healing of his mind, body, and soul. To send a prayer to him, go here. For a young man who is going through a painful divorce. For all those with cancer who have requested prayer: Bob, John, A.D., Fr. L., and C.F. For Adam K., who will be ordained this coming weekend. For Lindsay and her baby, who has been very ill. For an end to the culture of death and the closing of all abortion mills. For all previous prayer requests mentioned here. For my two businesses -- that they run smoothly and generate some needed income soon. (St. Joseph, pray for us!) For all the prayer requests at One Came Back.

Today's Mass Readings Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,”which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, “Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them,‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” (John 20:16 - 18) Saint of the Day : St. Margaret Clitherow , Patron of businesswomen; converts, and martyrs. Today's Special Prayer Intentions For the intentions of the Holy Father for this month. For safe travel for the Holy Father. For Father John Corapi, who has been undergoing testing at the Mayo Clinic. For a special personal intention. For an end to abortion and the closing of all abortion mills. For all the prayer requests at One Came Back. For all previous prayer requests posted here.

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, the Vicar of Christ on earth, that our politicians and clergy will respect and obey him, especially in the area of human life issues. For the conversion of the souls of those who are trapped in the culture of death and are determined to destroy human life. That all Christians pray and fast for an end to abortion and the 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 A. who is being coerced into having an abortion by the father of her child, who refuses to consider adoption. For all women who are suffering from the trauma of an abortion that they will find the peace and the healing they need. For all previous prayer requests and for those mentioned around St. Blog's. Most merciful Father, let us love, not in word or speech, but in deed and truth thro...