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  • nonijones333
    nonijones333 Member Posts: 71
    edited October 2009

    My dear sisters in Christ, Prayers for all of you. Why is it we can dam Our Lord and we can't Praise Him. I was once at a coctail party and all around me you could hear people using His Name in vain, I was having a conversation with someone and shouted Praise God, welllllll, people turned their heads to look at me....Is it not ture that Our Lord told us "there will come a day that we will be persecuted for His Name". Ladies we are in that time now, did He not also say "when you see these things happen look up your redemtion is near". Take a look around you, when I was in high school the main concern at a PTO meeting my Mom attended back in 1959 was an issue with kids chewing gum in school and putting the gum under the desks. Can you imagine !!!!

    Dear Lord have Mercy on us Forgive us for we know not what we do.

    Laura, you are such a blessing may God Bless You in a special way. Also prayers for Diana's continued heath and for Gods Peace to all my Breast Cancer Sisters.

    BE A LIGHT UNTO ALL THE WORLD, JUST PRAY FOR GOD MERCY AS THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO....PRAY PRAY PRAY

  • nonijones333
    nonijones333 Member Posts: 71
    edited October 2009

    My dear sisters in Christ, Prayers for all of you. Why is it we can dam Our Lord and we can't Praise Him. I was once at a coctail party and all around me you could hear people using His Name in vain, I was having a conversation with someone and shouted Praise God, welllllll, people turned their heads to look at me....Is it not ture that Our Lord told us "there will come a day that we will be persecuted for His Name". Ladies we are in that time now, did He not also say "when you see these things happen look up your redemtion is near". Take a look around you, when I was in high school the main concern at a PTO meeting my Mom attended back in 1959 was an issue with kids chewing gum in school and putting the gum under the desks. Can you imagine !!!!

    Dear Lord have Mercy on us Forgive us for we know not what we do.

    Laura, you are such a blessing may God Bless You in a special way. Also prayers for Diana's continued heath and for Gods Peace to all my Breast Cancer Sisters.

    BE A LIGHT UNTO ALL THE WORLD, JUST PRAY FOR GOD MERCY AS THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO....PRAY PRAY PRAY

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited October 2009

    Pray Pray Pray... Amen. You help me stay true! Thank you!

  • Bless
    Bless Member Posts: 42
    edited October 2009

    Some of my local prayer warriors have told me about St Michael of the Saints.  He is a Trinitarian Mystic and Cancer Patron.  His feast day is June 8th.  There is a Novena for St Michael's intercession which is celebrated at the beginning of every month.  Let me know if anyone is interested in that. 

    The prayer for cancer patients that is listed in the little pamphlet from the Trinitarians is:

    Most Holy Trinity, You who gave us Saint Michael of the Saints as trusted friend and intercessor, and as patron of those afflicted with cancer, look with kindness on your servants who this day invoke his name.

    Through his intercession, comfort those in distress, confirm those in doubt.  Satisfy their spiritual needs from the treasury of your grace.

    Remember all those who call on your help, but be especially solicitous of all of the ladies with breast cancer (you can add specific names here)  Restore health to these ladies and to all who are sick.

    Sanctify those who endure pain with Christlike acceptance and grant to all of us a just reward in the life of glory to come.

    In Jesus' name we pray.  Amen

    Just a note to those of you who are interested in purchasing the book "My Other Self" by Clarence Enzler. The hard cover version orig sold for around $11 and the paperback for $4.  But because they are out of print they go for anywhere from $30-$400.  Check your church library first.  If you look on line and it's more than $50 wait a week and check again.  I've bought several copies to give to friends and the prices do spike and then sometimes come back down.  It is an old book and the hardcover versions tend to be in better shape.  I bought one paperback and the cover fell off as soon as I opened it.  Kinda cool for me, cause then I researched how to fix books Laughing  God Bless

  • activern
    activern Member Posts: 111
    edited October 2009

    Thanks Bless - now to Amazon to look for the book,  Love and Prayers to all.

  • Mary22
    Mary22 Member Posts: 428
    edited October 2009

    Prayers for all. Just checking in, I have been busy w/ work, home and a class I am taking for CCD teachers.

  • concernedsis
    concernedsis Member Posts: 7
    edited October 2009

    Angel my cousin is a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement - their home base in beautiful Harrison NY at Graymoor - we used to go up there as kids. He is called to the missionary life in Japan for over 50 years. His brother is a also a missionary in Japan from the Capuchin's based in NYC.

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited October 2009

    St. Peregrine, we beseech you to intercede on behalf of the women of bc. org, and all cancer patients. We pray for a cure. Amen.

  • j414
    j414 Member Posts: 58
    edited October 2009

    Please add Paula (virginiamom) to your prayers today, she was diagnosed in February and passed away last night . YMJHINVA (Paula's mom) posted the very sad news on Paula's last thread last night. God bless all of us.

  • Bless
    Bless Member Posts: 42
    edited October 2009

    For Paula Lord, and for all...

    Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy divine son, Jesus in union with the masses said throughout the world today for all the Holy Souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, for those in my own home and within my family.  Amen

    That is the prayer of St Gertrude the Great.The Lord appeared to St Gertrude and told her that He longed to release the souls from purgatory, if only someone would ask.  Our Lord dictated that prayer to St Gertrude and promised to release 1000 souls from purgatory each time it is said. 

  • Angel10
    Angel10 Member Posts: 347
    edited October 2009

    Concerned sis...my family used to visit Graymoor when I wass a child. My folks became friendly with a "Br. Chris" who was stationed there. I remeber it being a beautiful setting....

    This upcoming weekend hubby and I are driving up to Vt. to catch some of the fall foliage. Another opportunity to see and feel the generosity of our God in nature!

    Bless,

    I love the power of St. Gertrude's prayer for the souls in Purgatory...another great generosity of our God!!  Paulas will be remembered in my prayers today......thanks for posting j414.

    Blessings today....and let's not forget to thank God for Christopher Columbus who was a Catholic, too! 

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited October 2009

    Prayers for Paula and all our bc sisters,  In sisterhood, xo

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited October 2009

    Good night lovely's!

    I pray for each and every one of us. In Jesus name.. Amen.

    Thank you St. Peregrine for your powerful intercessory prayer.

  • GracieM2007
    GracieM2007 Member Posts: 1,255
    edited October 2009

    Hi all :)  I'm Catholic also.  Was diagnosed in April 2007, Rt. Mastectomy, AC/T, four dd rounds each, and now on Arimidex for two years.  Stage 2, Grade 3, 1.7 Cm, ER+ PR+, Her2-, one node positive.  I'm asking now for prayers.  Have been having some back pain, and have a PET scheduled this Friday, Bone scan next tuesday, then Dexa next Friday, see the Onc the following Tues for results.  I'm hoping and praying it's just arthritis, but would appreciate your prayers and intercessions on my behalf.

     I lurk alot and don't come into the site much, as I get pretty depressed hearing of all the sisters who are so ill with this awful beast.  But I do read this thread.  Am glad someone started a Catholic thread.  God Bless you all.

     Gracie 

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited October 2009

    Welcome Gracie!

    With the grace of God, may you NOT have any mets. Please Father, healing Gracie if it is needed. Please do not let her disease progress. Thank you, Amen.

    In Jesus name, we start our days... Blessings to all. Make this day GREAT!

  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 797
    edited October 2009

    Blessings Gracie, May St. Agatha watch over you Friday and every day. Prayers for peace and clean scans.

    I bet it will turn out to be the Arimidex and back pain like everyone else. please let us know how it go's and we will shine our light on you that day.

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited October 2009

    St. Peregrine, we beseech you to intercede on behalf of the women of bc. org, and all cancer patients. We pray for a cure. Amen.

  • Angel10
    Angel10 Member Posts: 347
    edited October 2009

    Welcome Gracie....I will include your intentions today as well. Hoping for negative results but positive outcomes for you!

    God Bless!

  • yatcomw
    yatcomw Member Posts: 58
    edited October 2009

    Hey girls....

    Anyone still up?

    I could use some heavy duty prayers tonite.......don't want to get into the details but could use anything you've got......

    thanks.

    Jacqueline

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited October 2009

    Jacqueline... I m going to offer prayer for you right after I post this. If you wanna friend..PM me.. I will visit with you!

  • Angel10
    Angel10 Member Posts: 347
    edited October 2009

    Jacqueline, I am already in prayer for you....

    Lord of Health and Wholeness,

    In Your divine plan, you have seen fit to include, within your marvelous creation, disease and sickness, worry and concern.

    Life becomes a balance of health and sickness, joy and despair, just as time is balanced between night and day, winter and spring.

    Your servant Jacqueline now asks to be restored into wholeness of spirit, mind and body.

    Hear O lord our prayers for her healing from her concerns.

    Remove from her this worry so that fully restored she may return with renewed zeal to the daily life we share.

    We trust fully in the Divine Power

    to stir the hidden powers of the body,mind and spirit!

    So awakened, these God-given powers will remove all pain and sorrow.

    With abounding hope and faith,

    we now call upon You and Your grace.

    Divine Healer and Lord of Wholeness,

    together we place ourselves in Your hands.

    We ask for healing

    but also for acceptance of Your holy plan for each of us.

    Help us to embrace whatever you have decreed for Jacqueline and the situation she is in need of your intercession, as you support her with the strength of your Holy Spirit.

    May she be blessed with the power and the love of God and the affection of all who love her.

    Amen+

  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 797
    edited October 2009

    jacqueline

    I am saying the Novena to St. Agatha for you this evening in your name. I am also throwing in the Novena to Mary and the miraculous medal for good measure. I feel our prayers will be answered I have a sense of peace for you. You are so helpful to us and a brave and lovely woman so I know Our Mother Mary takes a special interest in you and is watching out for you.

    Please Let us know how you are!

    Peace and wellness with you.....Michelle

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited October 2009

    You ladies are soooooo wonderful! May I take the time to give you a ((((((HUG))))))) for being so Godly and wonderful! I love the women you are! I pray, our Father, sees your love for others! Amen!!

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited October 2009

    goodnite my Catholic sisters

    i pray for you all

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited October 2009

    Jacqueline...you're in my morning prayers. I hope they are in time to help.

    Dear Lord, please hear your child, Jacqueline. who is in need of your help.

    St. Peregrine, we beseech you to intercede on behalf of the women of bc. org, and all cancer patients. We pray for a cure. Amen.

  • Bless
    Bless Member Posts: 42
    edited October 2009

    Jacqueline,

    May God bless you.  May He fill your heart with His peace and wrap you in His loving arms.

    Amen

  • nonijones333
    nonijones333 Member Posts: 71
    edited October 2009

    To all my prayer warrior sisters, what a wonderful place to find refuge. Jacqueline we are storming heaven for you!!!

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited October 2009

    Jaquiline and Grace,   Adding my prayers for you both and for all of us.  In sisterhood, xo

  • rosemary-b
    rosemary-b Member Posts: 57
    edited October 2009

    Jacqueline

    You will be in my prayers from now on.

    Rosemary 

  • Janathan
    Janathan Member Posts: 80
    edited October 2009

    Blessings of healing and good health to all.  I'm also Catholic and am new to posting to this thread.  I'm doing well as I go through the reconstructive phase following BMX.  However, my stepmom Donna has Stage IV cervical cancer and had surgery Monday to remove her bladder and colon, plus a total hysterectomy.  She's currently in ICU, and we should know Friday if they got it all.  She's got a tough road ahead and will have a catheter and colostomy bag the rest of her life but is in amazingly good spirits and has not lost her will to fight.  Also, my Uncle Leonard appears to be in his final days of suffering from metastatic lung cancer.  My dad is having a rough time watching his wife (and me, his daughter) fight this horrible disease as well as Uncle Leonard, as he is my dad's brother-in-law and best friend.  Another relative on my husband's side, Tate, is suffering from breast cancer but can't have chemo or radiation until her lung capacity is increased (she had TB when she was 12).  They live in Taihiti, and if and when she is cleared for more treatment, she will have to fy to France for chemo. Please pray for them all.

    I pray to St. Peregrine for his intercession on behalf of my stepmom Donna, my Uncle Leonard, Tate, our BCO sisters, and all cancer patients.

    Bless:  Thanks for the book recommendation.  I ordered it online today.

    Gracie:  I pray your scans all come back clean.

    Laura:  Thanks for starting this Catholic thread.  This is my first post on this thread, but I visit it almost daily.

    Peace be with you all.

    ~Janathan

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