Catholic Fire

This week it's being hosted by Ebeth , who has done a fabulous job! She has posted some great photos of her vacation trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains at a 2-day tour of the Biltmore House that make me want to go there and just relax for awhile. Here are a few of my favorite posts there: Heidi Hess Saxton presents Should I Try IVF or Surrogacy? posted at Extraordinary Moms Network . Cathy's adopt an atheist today! is appealing. I particularly enjoyed Evan's Farewell, Archbishop Burke -- whom I will miss dearly. But don't stop here -- be sure to read all the great posts at the Catholic Carnival this week!

A beautiful and touching mother's story about the loss of her child by Mary Ellen Barrett.

Today I am praying for the following intentions: For healing for Dom and Melanie Bettinelli , who lost a baby through miscarriage. Melanie shares here. For Darin's job search. For Emily, who is hospitalized. For Steve Riddle's special intentions . For an end to abortion and the closing of all abortion mills. For the primary elections, which are being held today. For all previous prayer intentions mentioned here. Lord, hear our prayer.

Today I am praying for the following intentions: For healing for Dom and Melanie Bettinelli , who lost a baby through miscarriage. Melanie shares here. For Emily, who is hospitalized. For the reconciliation of the marriage of Bai and Bud McFarland, and especially for resolution of the current issue they are facing. For an end to abortion and the closing of all abortion mills. For the morale and safety of our soldiers. For an increase in vocations to the priesthood and the consecrated life. For all previous prayer intentions listed here. Lord, hear our prayer.