There are things I have to do, that I don’t want to do, but I must do. The first part is just the practicality of getting them done. The second is dealing with the initial repercussions, but later, well, I haven’t got much of a choice.
Category: Prayer Requests
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: Novena Day 2
1. Make the Sign of the Cross 2. Say the Act of Contrition. Ask pardon for your sins and make a firm promise not to commit them again. O my God I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of… Continue reading Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: Novena Day 2
Peony’s seven quick takes
1. Got to talk to Pansy today. She’s holding up. 2. Note to self: 3. Baking adventure this week: a Weight Watchers recipe for biscotti. Not a success. 4. Highlight of the day (besides going to Adoration and talking to Pansy): getting a new trash can for the kitchen. 5. Rosie O’Donnell is pretty controversial,… Continue reading Peony’s seven quick takes
Please pray for Pansy and her family
Well, it’s out. Pansy: “My 36-year old husband has been cheating on me with a 22-year old girl. He is leaving us for her (we have been married 15 1/2 years and have seven children). If that isn’t bad enough, he is home now and is berating me and telling me why it is all… Continue reading Please pray for Pansy and her family
My Family Could Use Some Prayers
My father’s brother, my Uncle Joe, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I know little details about what stage or prognosis at this point. Say a prayer for me as well. I am kind of cantankerous at the moment. This is all too much, like my whole family is disappearing very quickly. I feel guilty… Continue reading My Family Could Use Some Prayers
Today is the Day of Prayer for the Church in China
Hat tip: Julie, who passes on this prayer composed by Benedict XVI: Virgin Most Holy, Mother of the Incarnate Word and our Mother, venerated in the Shrine of Sheshan under the title “Help of Christians”, the entire Church in China looks to you with devout affection. We come before you today to implore your protection.… Continue reading Today is the Day of Prayer for the Church in China
If you think of it, say a small prayer
for my brother Tom in Iraq. From his letters, Iraq sounds incredibly depressing. Two Marines on his base shot themselves in the head this week. He naturally sounds a bit freaked out. TIA.
Prayers for My Dad
My father who has been holding his own in his battle against Multiple Myeloma is no longer in remission. The doctors will start him on a new drug regimen today. TIA