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Thomas2
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Yuk! I’ve got to go see yet another specialist today and I’m NOT looking forward to it. I could really use some prayers and DUH, thought I’d ask here. 
Peace and all good,
Thomas2
Peace and all good,
Thomas2
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childofgrace
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ill pray hun…
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The_Barrister
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Not for me, but for a friend. His name is Tony, and his patron saint is, of course, St. Anthony. Here’s his request:
Family and Friends:
Some of you are aware of what has been going on with me over the past few months but some are not. I am, therefore, sending this email so that none of you are out of the loop. Please do not reply to it as I am out of the office and will be for the near future. Sorry if it comes out a little blunt but here is the deal:
In February, I slipped on my icy front steps and slid down them on my back. Afterward, I had some tingling in my foot and shooting pain in my knee and had assumed that I twisted my knee. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Over the past several months the symptoms got worse and worse and include numbness, lack of coordination and loss of strength in my legs. I saw several providers for the problem, but the actual condition was not diagnosed until last week.
I have a massive central disc herniation at T6/T7 (shoulder blades) which is compressing my spinal cord to a great deal. I was told today that I am lucky I am not already paralyzed. The herniation has also calcified, meaning that it has hardened and may be “stuck” to the spinal cord. On August 11, 2004, 3 surgeons will be operating on the disc. A thoracic surgeon is going to open my rib cage and collapse my right lung. A neurosurgeon will then perform a partial or complete copectomy and discectomy at T6/T7, meaning he will remove all of the disc and all or part of the vertebrate above and below it, depending on how much room he needs to safely get the calcified herniation away from the spinal cord. An orthopedic surgeon will then fill in the space with an implant and fuse that portion of my spine.
The surgery is not common or routine and there is a fairly significant risk of partial to total loss of function below the area of the herniation. Of course, there is a very very good chance that everything will be fine as well, but this is what I have been told. The neurosurgeon is the key to the whole operation, and he seems very competent and comes highly recommended The surgery will be performed at University of Maryland Hospital. I am expected to be there 3 days to a week, depending on recovery. The recovery at home seems to be longer and longer every time I talk to these guys - today they said 10-12 weeks, but I don’t think that is going to be necessary.
Anyway, to those of you who are hearing this for the first time, my apologies; I did not mean to hit you out of nowhere with this. Its all pretty new to me as well. Please remember my family in your prayers.
Family and Friends:
Some of you are aware of what has been going on with me over the past few months but some are not. I am, therefore, sending this email so that none of you are out of the loop. Please do not reply to it as I am out of the office and will be for the near future. Sorry if it comes out a little blunt but here is the deal:
In February, I slipped on my icy front steps and slid down them on my back. Afterward, I had some tingling in my foot and shooting pain in my knee and had assumed that I twisted my knee. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Over the past several months the symptoms got worse and worse and include numbness, lack of coordination and loss of strength in my legs. I saw several providers for the problem, but the actual condition was not diagnosed until last week.
I have a massive central disc herniation at T6/T7 (shoulder blades) which is compressing my spinal cord to a great deal. I was told today that I am lucky I am not already paralyzed. The herniation has also calcified, meaning that it has hardened and may be “stuck” to the spinal cord. On August 11, 2004, 3 surgeons will be operating on the disc. A thoracic surgeon is going to open my rib cage and collapse my right lung. A neurosurgeon will then perform a partial or complete copectomy and discectomy at T6/T7, meaning he will remove all of the disc and all or part of the vertebrate above and below it, depending on how much room he needs to safely get the calcified herniation away from the spinal cord. An orthopedic surgeon will then fill in the space with an implant and fuse that portion of my spine.
The surgery is not common or routine and there is a fairly significant risk of partial to total loss of function below the area of the herniation. Of course, there is a very very good chance that everything will be fine as well, but this is what I have been told. The neurosurgeon is the key to the whole operation, and he seems very competent and comes highly recommended The surgery will be performed at University of Maryland Hospital. I am expected to be there 3 days to a week, depending on recovery. The recovery at home seems to be longer and longer every time I talk to these guys - today they said 10-12 weeks, but I don’t think that is going to be necessary.
Anyway, to those of you who are hearing this for the first time, my apologies; I did not mean to hit you out of nowhere with this. Its all pretty new to me as well. Please remember my family in your prayers.
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mark1270
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For my father in law who is recovering from surgery.
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jmm08
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I need a new job. Been unemployed a while now.
A young man who goes to my Baptist Church just suddenly died a few days ago while playing soccer. His wife and two young children survive.
I need the Lord’s guidance on how tell my wife I want to go to RCIA. And perhaps she will also.
A young man who goes to my Baptist Church just suddenly died a few days ago while playing soccer. His wife and two young children survive.
I need the Lord’s guidance on how tell my wife I want to go to RCIA. And perhaps she will also.
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childofgrace
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I will pray for your guidance jmm and marks father and tonys recovery and all else that i wind up praying for…
Brighter side of bedrest: I will really have the time to hit the request home
I ask you to pray for my two new friends…Theyre kindness and love and compassion has really helped me soo incredibly much the last few days…(Trust me, they can look through the worst of someone and still see better.They are really great people and I pray they be rewarded)
Maybe you could pray for me as well.You dont need to though…Gods will is enough for me.
Brighter side of bedrest: I will really have the time to hit the request home
I ask you to pray for my two new friends…Theyre kindness and love and compassion has really helped me soo incredibly much the last few days…(Trust me, they can look through the worst of someone and still see better.They are really great people and I pray they be rewarded)
Maybe you could pray for me as well.You dont need to though…Gods will is enough for me.
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Thomas2
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I have a very urgent and special intention that needs as many prayers as you folks can give. It is a life threatening situation that I can’t go into right now. Please pray for this special intention with all you’ve got!
Peace and all good,
Thomas2
Peace and all good,
Thomas2
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Sirach14
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SEVEN URGENT PRAYER POINTSforums.catholic-convert.com/templates/fisubsilversh/images/lang_english/icon_quote.gifforums.catholic-convert.com/templates/fisubsilversh/images/lang_english/icon_edit.gifforums.catholic-convert.com/templates/fisubsilversh/images/icon_up.gifThe 700 Club is sponsoring " 21 Days of Breakthrough Prayer"
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- Divine intervention and spiritual breakthroughs in Iraq;
- A successful transition of power in Iraq
- Supernatural protection of U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan;
- The capture of key terrorist leaders
- Divine protection of the United States in this season of heightened terror alerts;
- Guidance for President Bush and his administration during this critical period; and
- A future of hope, stability and peace in Iraq and throughout the Middle East.
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lacoloratura
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May I add one more conversion prayer request - my husband is not Catholic (though both his parents were raised in the church, and later left it), and it is having many, various effects on our marriage. He does not understand some of the important boundaries of relationships with others, and he lies to me about these relationships because he doesn’t want to deal with my anger and hurt. In this respect, I don’t think he really understands God’s will for married couples.
Additionally, he does not share the Church’s opposition to artificial birth control, which puts another strain on our relationship. I would like to have as many as five children, but he is determined we have no more than two! Sometimes I wonder if we should have children, anyway, since there is no guarantee that I can convince him to raise them Catholic.
I want more than anything for him to come into the Church. It will not come by my own explanations of the faith, but only through a miracle of the Holy Spirit! Please pray for me, and I will pray for all the intentions posted here on this board. Thank you, and God bless all of you!
Additionally, he does not share the Church’s opposition to artificial birth control, which puts another strain on our relationship. I would like to have as many as five children, but he is determined we have no more than two! Sometimes I wonder if we should have children, anyway, since there is no guarantee that I can convince him to raise them Catholic.
I want more than anything for him to come into the Church. It will not come by my own explanations of the faith, but only through a miracle of the Holy Spirit! Please pray for me, and I will pray for all the intentions posted here on this board. Thank you, and God bless all of you!
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nordskoven
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- Most Holy Trinity, You are our true delight. Make us delightful to You, we humbly pray. Christ commanded us to be perfect even as our Abba is perfect. This perfection comes from purest love, and a pure heart can only be one full of forgiveness. Grant us this love, Abba.
Holy Spirit, against You alone is sin unforgiveable. You are like an adamant anvil of truth and life. The Mark of the Beast is given as unforgiveable, something that makes of man tagged cattle. Keep us in Your freedom and power by keeping us from blasphemous sin that is unforgiveable. Bring us to cleansing reconciliation in Confession for those sins which do not bring the soul’s death.
Preserve us from that unforgiveable sin of presuming that the Father and Jesus Christ will not show mercy for all who sin against Them. May we wholly forgive, and be relieved of the burden of resentment. Keep us from all temptation by the world, the flesh and the devil. Confirm our hearts in praise, thanks and love flowering in and flowing from a life in Christ, Bread of Life, Living Waters. AMEN +
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burnside
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Please pray for an improvement in Peter’s health,especially with regard to memory being unreliable.
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Carrie_Andrews
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Please pray for my brother Jim, he may have M.S. ,Thank you very much!
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RBushlow
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Please pray protection and recovery for my son Raymond. He has extreme alcholism.
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RBushlow
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Please pray for protection and rehabilitation for my son Raymond. He has extreme alcholism.
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BobCatholic
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I need your prayers for my ailing mom. Normally, I’m not too worried about illness for she’s a tough girl. She normally is like a trooper - tough, but this time she’s just…there. It looks like she’s giving up on life, and I don’t want her to give up. I mean, my dad just died 2.5 years ago, and now my mom’s suffering like this…
The sickness is not scary, it is her attitude.
Please pray for her. I’ll be by her side praying and comforting her…
The sickness is not scary, it is her attitude.
Please pray for her. I’ll be by her side praying and comforting her…
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Marie
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Please pray for Michelle, a young mother who suffered a stroke after her baby’s delivery last month. She was actually declared dead by the doctors but rallied after 30 minutes. She has been in hospital for a month and will be there for sometime longer. Her baby boy is home with her husband but Michelle will require much rehab.
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Annunciata
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Please pray for all those who have been hurt or killed by "Hurricane Charley’s " in Florida and, for all those still in it’s path.
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CARose
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Please pray a Rosary for our Holy Father Pope John Paul II, on the occation of his visit to Lourdes on the Feast of the Assumption.
Please request that the Blessed Theresa of Calcutta (Mother Thesesa) intercede on his behalf and provide for us a miraculous restoration of his health, in mind, body and spirit.
Please pray that this be the Will of God and that it be done for the according to His will, so that people of all faiths have an opportunity to see the infinite power of our Lord.
Please pray that hearts around the world may be open to the fullness of the Truth such a miracle suggests.
Please Pray that the Jews come to realize that Prophesy has been fulfilled and that we desire that the Prodigal Son return to the Fathers home, where we will gladly throw him a feast.
Please Pray that the Protestants return to the Foundation of the Church, built for us by Christ Himself and accept the sacrifice, obedience and humililty that must accompany our true expression of Love for God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Please Pray that the Muslims understand that even great Prophets can be mislead from incredible truth if they are unwilling to humble themselves to God, a loving God who desires that we all share in his inheritance.
Please Pray that those who don’t know God as a Personal Being come to see His form as something more concrete than the mere existance of a Spirit in birds, trees and beautiful landscapes. May they come to understand the fullness of His love for all mankind and them in particular.
Please Pray for those who are without Faith, Hope or Charity, that they may be moved to open their hearts and allow for the possibility of Christ. In this openness, may they find the wonder of God, who exceeds our expectations and exists beyond our wildest imaginations. Please Lord, have Mercy on us and on the Whole World.
Please Pray for those who have gone before us, that none may be left behind. Forgive us our Sins, save us from the fires of Hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Your Mercy.
Please Pray for all of Creation, that we might all be united with Christ and the Infinite Love of God.
Please request that the Blessed Theresa of Calcutta (Mother Thesesa) intercede on his behalf and provide for us a miraculous restoration of his health, in mind, body and spirit.
Please pray that this be the Will of God and that it be done for the according to His will, so that people of all faiths have an opportunity to see the infinite power of our Lord.
Please pray that hearts around the world may be open to the fullness of the Truth such a miracle suggests.
Please Pray that the Jews come to realize that Prophesy has been fulfilled and that we desire that the Prodigal Son return to the Fathers home, where we will gladly throw him a feast.
Please Pray that the Protestants return to the Foundation of the Church, built for us by Christ Himself and accept the sacrifice, obedience and humililty that must accompany our true expression of Love for God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Please Pray that the Muslims understand that even great Prophets can be mislead from incredible truth if they are unwilling to humble themselves to God, a loving God who desires that we all share in his inheritance.
Please Pray that those who don’t know God as a Personal Being come to see His form as something more concrete than the mere existance of a Spirit in birds, trees and beautiful landscapes. May they come to understand the fullness of His love for all mankind and them in particular.
Please Pray for those who are without Faith, Hope or Charity, that they may be moved to open their hearts and allow for the possibility of Christ. In this openness, may they find the wonder of God, who exceeds our expectations and exists beyond our wildest imaginations. Please Lord, have Mercy on us and on the Whole World.
Please Pray for those who have gone before us, that none may be left behind. Forgive us our Sins, save us from the fires of Hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most need of Your Mercy.
Please Pray for all of Creation, that we might all be united with Christ and the Infinite Love of God.
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Tanais
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Please pray for my mother, for soon she shall be undergoing surgery for a tumor on her adrenal gland. And please pray for my family and dearest friend, Sarah, that they may all be brought home to Holy Mother Church.
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