Prayer Request Thread

[Peguy]

When I go to Mass I'll get to some of these.

[StoryOfMyLife]

I could really use some good vibes toward my family right now-- my 16 year old brother took off about four hours ago wearing nothing but jeans and a light sweater. Nobody has seen him and none of his friends are at home or have seen him. I'm pretty worried, but I'm two states away- all I can do is call people and hope that my brother hasn't been picked up by a weirdo or isn't huddled somewhere freezing or worse...

[Jeffster]

I prayed for him, Story. I hope everything works out.

[Ivy]

of course. please let us know how he is when you get a chance.

[kyuuei]

When I moved to the house I've lived in for over 14 years now (that's a good portion of my life span thus far.) we made friends with the family across the street, and have been close ever since. The mother of that family, Rose, was adopted by a French woman we call Meme that moved to the States quite a few years back.

The other evening we got a call from Rose saying that Meme has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. It's the same kind of cancer that took a dear friend of mine 2 years ago, and she was young and reasonably healthy when it set in. I don't suppose there's much to be done with it, Apparetly Meme has had it for a while and never spoken up about it...

[white]

I'm not religious, but I was brought up by nuns in a convent so I still pray... not sure what is outdated on this thread, what isn't. So I guess I can just pray for a blanket for everyone who needs one?

It feels selfish... to ask for me... but healing, mayhaps. Of mind and spirit and heart. I thought I was broken enough till this year happened and it hit home that love wasn't enough sometimes, to keep a family together, to keep someone alive, to have someone not walk from you. Still trying to make sense of so many things. Healing, clarity, peace... and the courage to love again, mayhaps, but wisely, and perhaps, to find someone who wants the same and being able to recognise that person...

[StoryOfMyLife]

Originally Posted by Ivy

of course. please let us know how he is when you get a chance.

7 hours and 20 some minutes later--- my brother was just dropped off at home by some random person. He's apparently no worse for wear...

Thanks Ivy, and Jeffster, for your kind words and thoughts.


I'll be sending my good thoughts and vibes out to everyone else who needs them, too.

[lane777]

Originally Posted by Hmm

Dear Jesus,
Divine Physician and Healer of the Sick,
we turn to You in this time of illness.
O dearest Comforter of the Troubled,
alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love,
and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden.
Dear God,
we place our worries in Your hands.
We ask that You restore Your servant to health again.
Above all,
grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will
and know that whatsoever You do,
You do for the love of us.

Amen.

Amen.

Keep us updated, Jeff.

[Ivy]

Originally Posted by StoryOfMyLife

7 hours and 20 some minutes later--- my brother was just dropped off at home by some random person. He's apparently no worse for wear...

Thanks Ivy, and Jeffster, for your kind words and thoughts.


I'll be sending my good thoughts and vibes out to everyone else who needs them, too.

Oh, thank goodness! Sixteen year olds do the dumbest things sometimes. No offense to any sixteen year olds who might be reading.

[StoryOfMyLife]

Originally Posted by Ivy

Oh, thank goodness! Sixteen year olds do the dumbest things sometimes. No offense to any sixteen year olds who might be reading.

I regretfully am inclined to agree to that-- especially sixteen year old boys who have a lot of emotional problems and issues with their parents I'm just glad he's home and is alright. Thanks again