Prayer Requests
Spring Day Daybook
Outside my window We had a beautiful winter and spring has been lovely, so far, too. We’ve had a few rainy days here and there, but for the most part our afternoons have been clear and sunny. The children have been taking advantage of the weather, running outside to play as soon as they are…
Read MoreRest in Peace, Kim
It is with a heavy heart that I share that Kim died this morning. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for her. May Kim rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her. I will always remember Kim’s smiling face, sense of humor, zeal for life, and sharp wit. May Our Blessed…
Read MoreUrgent Prayer Request for Kim
Last night, my friend, Christine emailed me to let me know that our friend, Kim, has really been struggling lately and that it looks like Kim might not live much longer. We are asking Fr. Kenneth Walker to please intercede for Kim. Today, Christine sent the following email to our homeschool group: As you know,…
Read MoreAugust 1, Day of Prayer for Christians persecuted in Iraq, Syria and the Middle East
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter is asking all of its apostolates around the world to dedicate Friday, August 1 to a day of prayer and penance for the Christians who are suffering terrible persecution in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East. Please see their website for more information.
Read MorePlease Pray
Please pray for my friend Kim. Kim will be having brain surgery tomorrow, July 7. Her surgery was originally scheduled for the 14th of this month; however, after an MRI, doctors decided that it would be best to move the surgery up a week. Kim in 2008 Update via a mutual friend: Thank you to…
Read MorePrayers Needed
It was with great sadness that I read on Rorate Caeli this morning that Fr. Kenneth Walker, FSSP had been shot and killed, and that Fr. Joesph Terra, FSSP is in critical condition after an attack by armed burglars. Our assitant pastor mentioned Fr. Walker and his family when he came for dinner on Pentecost…
Read MoreLenten Daybook
Outside my window, the sky is blue. “The sun is shining. The tank is clean.” “The tank is clean!”” Theresa cleaned Brendan’s fish tank for him and I just couldn’t help quoting from Finding Nemo. The children want to be outside, especially Kieran. Mr. Mischief In the kitchen Theresa keeps asking me when we are going to…
Read MorePrayers for My Father
Please pray for my dad. He will be having surgery at 1:00 a.m. Pacific time to remove a cancerous tumor and his ear where the tumor is growing. The surgery is more complicated than usual because my father is on blood thinner. Please pray that everything goes well. We had a wonderful conversation with my dad last night…
Read MorePrayers Needed
A very good friend from college, Avi, just sent the prayer request below: I haven’t had a chance to let you know yet, but my dad was diagnosed last Thursday with liver cancer up at OHSU and was waiting for more information. He was back in Bend when his tumor on his liver ruptured, causing…
Read MorePoor Souls Novena
I received this from a friend whose sister, Helen, died yesterday morning. Please join me in praying this novena, and in praying for the repose of Helen’s soul and my friend’s entire family. Today is the day to start your Poor Souls (in purgatory) novena (9 days before Christmas): Our Lord told St. Gertrude the…
Read MorePrayer Request
Please pray for a friend’s son that he is safe and that he contacts his family soon. Thank you.
Read MorePhotos of My Niece and Prayers
My youngest niece, Julie Valerie Marie, was born on August 8 and baptized on August 22, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Photos were a little longer than expected in coming because my brother almost died on the Feast of the Assumption. On August 15, he went to the hospital because he was…
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