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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited May 2012

    Theresa, Loved that song . Used to be able to playit and sing it. Now I probably couldn't figure out the chord progression. Skip may know it?

    I notified everyone I could of Novena. Everyone on the intentions list if they were still posting, back to page one.

  • Cherilynn64
    Cherilynn64 Member Posts: 156
    edited May 2012

    Laura  - I am about to say the online Rosary, I will list you in the intentions and keep you in my prayers tonight.....

     Cheri 

  • Cherilynn64
    Cherilynn64 Member Posts: 156
    edited May 2012

    For the Jun 1-Jun 9 Novena:

    I have a special intention unrelated to cancer but it relates to my mental health which took another hit when I got the cancer diagnosis.

    It was a year ago June 5 2011 when my life went in to the Twilight Zone. I had a bad breakup with a guy friend (friend for over 2 years, then another relationship for a year, then back to friends - way too long a story) that resulted in me developing PTSD. It started going downhill on June 1 when he broke up with a much older girlfriend, he was secretly seeing another woman, and I was somewhere in the middle.....I found out 3 1/2 years with him was all lies. He is mentally ill and doesn't know how sick he is (I found out the depth of it from the now 3 psychologists I have seen). I am still crying daily and it's almost a year. Cancer diagnosis hit 7 months to the day after. It's been rough. And he's in the media which makes it worse.....so I am choosing to move out of state by the end of the year. Being here is triggering way too much PTSD stuff - and I have to get better with some of that because some of it will follow me anywhere I go. I finally have a good psychologist who is helping me. I still have no memory past a certain point that day, and I still don't even know what happened....I just know there so many lies and this is a bad dream I still cannot wake up from.

    My intentions:

    For MW to some day get the help he needs

    For MW to realize some day I'm always his friend and family and will always be willing to help him as his friend

    For my mental health so I can move soon and start a new life

    Thanks so much for doing this - I wouldn't request about a non cancer issue, but that's the anniversary week and I could really use all the extra prayers I can get. And the docs all told me the stress of what happened that day/week fueled my cancer. So I reckon it does relate to the cancer. I have so little memory from June 5 on....I have blocked out so much. Didn't block out the day I got told I had cancer 7 months later. Ugh.

    Cheri 

  • wilson33
    wilson33 Member Posts: 50
    edited May 2012

     Oh Jesus through the most pure heart of Mary I offer you all my prayers, works, sufferings and joys of the day.  For all the intentions of your divine heart in the Holy Mass  - Amen

    All of you on here are in thoughts and prayers always

    God Bless

  • LauraOntario
    LauraOntario Member Posts: 60
    edited May 2012

    Cheri and all ladies on this thread

    Thanks so much for your prayers.  I will continue to pray for you.  I think I am alrready feeling a bit better.  Thanks again.

    Laura 

  • TeresainTucson
    TeresainTucson Member Posts: 23
    edited May 2012

    I pray for God's path for each of us to be clear and for each of us to have the courage to follow it. Whatever happens with our living arrangements I pray that it goes smoothly and as stress free as possible.

    I ask for God's will to be done and for us to understand/know enough to make the most of it as it unfolds.

    Healing for so many people here and not on this board as well. 

  • Ellendou
    Ellendou Member Posts: 29
    edited May 2012

    Please include me in your Novena, I will be saying it along with you for all of us dealing with BC.

    Thank you Sending Hugs and Prayers. 

  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 1,998
    edited May 2012

    Thank you for your continued prayers. You all remain in my daily prayers as well.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited May 2012

    Theresa_tried the guitar---with Where have all the flowers gone, got some of the chords right but missing something. frustrating. It only brings to mind --the use it or lose it senario----I once had a" talent". It was in the era of the 60's when it was considered a value. Married a man whose family didn't consider it a talent. He, therefore, didn't either. So, the music stopped. --------my Ds never learned how to sing.  The listening of music occured , but since the father negated my playing  or singing the son did too. Over time I have forgotten most everything of those wonderful folk songs and the ones that I wrote. I  now play on the form of Segovia. He took spanish guitar and gave it form. But what's lovely about the form is you can make it up as you go along, if you have no formal training. It allows energy and expression--and release-----b/c it can be soft and tight or very loudly expressive-------whatever the need. But when I went to do "where have all the flowers gone" I knew I had lost something

  • wilson33
    wilson33 Member Posts: 50
    edited May 2012

    Will be lighting a candle for all suffering, pain, missunderstood, waiting.  All emotions but mostly I shall be praying for God's will, healing through prayer, offer everything up for God - God bless you ladies and gentlemen thoughts and prayers are with you  your families and friends :) 

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited May 2012

    Happy Pentacost everyone!

    Prayers for all of you who are struggling with this awful disease and the byproducts of the disease and medications.  Prayers for all of you who suffer seeing family members suffer.

    Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
    V. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created.
    R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

    Let us pray.

    O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

    Sheila - I'm sorry you feel that you lost something with your guitar talent.  It might be like a foreign language where if you don't use it you lose it.  I took piano and was pretty good in my twenties, but through marriage and children etc, I didn't practice and now I've lost most all of it too.  Keep plunking away and I'm sure it will come back to you.  If I didn't live in two places, I'd be tempted to take it up the piano again.

    Oldest grandson got sick last night, poor thing.  There's nothing worse than vomiting!  I was just drifting off to sleep when I heard his commotion.  He didn't make it to the bathroom, so you can imagine what his Mom and I were doing.  His Dad got him into the shower.  We just hope it was something he ate, or this oppressive heat.

    Laura, dunesleeper, Cherilynn and all those who suffer depression and other mental ailments... May Jesus hold you in his loving arms, may the Blessed Mother tend to you in only the way a tender Mother can love her children.  Just close your eyes and imagine you're in Jesus and Mary's home and the sweet tender loving care you feel... no matter how sick, how depressed, how angry, how afraid you are when you enter the home, imagine it completely leaving your body, if only for a short while.  Ask Jesus for understanding of the meaning of your cross. Unite it with His Cross and all the rest of us who are bearing our crosses with you.

    Pax.

  • frankh
    frankh Member Posts: 123
    edited May 2012

    Hello sisters

    i haven't posted in a while as I have been a bit down following some bad news. You may remember that I was on Herceptin and it was working very well. 2 different Onc consultants enthused on how well it was controlling the tumours. Well in between the January and May CT Scans for some reason the Herceptin stopped working and the metastised liver tumours started to grow again.

    I got a PICC line inserted and am back on Chemo. I am now getting Irinotecan with Fluorouracil (known as 5FU) and Folinic acid - if any of you have ever heard of that regime. I started it on 11 May and will get the treatment via IV Infusion ever 2nd Friday afternoon in the clinic, and will wear a pressurised bottle of chemo over the weekend attached to the PICC line. I then have to go back to the clinic on the Monday morning to have the bottle removed and the PICC line, where it enters my arm, to be dressed and sterilised. On Wednesday of the following week I have to go to the clinic to give bloods and have the PICC dressed and sterilised again. This will continue for 6 months. I was proverbially " seriously knocked back " when I was given the news about the Herceptin not working any more but have managed to pick myself up and get back into the fight with this accursed decease.

    Although I have only had 2 treatments so far the only SEs are that I be nauseous over the weekend of the treatment, nor can I sleep and a small but definite loss of weight.

    So sisters can you maybe remember me sometimes in your prayers that this regime controlls the tumours or even better still that it shrinks them.

    Frank

  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 1,998
    edited May 2012

    Frank... I am so very sorry to hear about this setback.. Of course you will be in my prayers!!! Mayh God watch over you and heal you and bring you peace and comfort!

    Namaste

    Maria

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    Combined intentions for St Francis of Assisi Novena--June 1st to June 9th,2012 Sisters and friends of the Catholic thread. All faiths are invited to join. All novenas are said for 9 days. This novena has an initial prayer followed by a daily prayer. A rosary may be added , but is not a requirement of the novena. The entire novena is on the archives thread. A synopsis of each intention will be written, in reading , if this does not fulfill your intention , I will modify--PM me sheila.

    For Theresa, that her Profession as a Lay Franciscan, fulfill her trust in your guidance to bring her closer to You Dear God through the work she will do as a Lay Franciscan. May it deepen the love that she has for Dh Skip as they take this journey together. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. Dear St. Francis, hear our prayers and bring them to the feet of our precious Lord! For this we pray.

    For Sagina and family, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. That the answer to their undiagnosed problems be revealed and treated. For this we pray.

    For Tinkertude and ALI, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. That the answer to their undiagnosed problems be revealed and treated. For this we pray.

    For Frank, that his new treatment protocol results in a return to reduced tumor size and control of growth. The new symptoms that he is experience stop. That his whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray.

     For Cherilynn, that MW gets the help he needs, for him to realize I will always be willing to help him. For my mental health so I can move soon and start a new life. For this we pray

    For Dunesleeper, that her depression be lifted and the joy of life she seeks be returned to her. Her special intention of prayer for Debbie, Shell, and Dorothy. That she and friends be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. That the answer to their undiagnosed or diagnosed problems be revealed and treated. For this we pray.

    For Wilson33--who will be lighting a candle for all suffering, pain, misunderstood, waiting.  All emotions but mostly I shall be praying for understanding of God's will and healing through prayer, offering everything up for God - Gods blessing and prayers for the ladies and gentlemen here, on BCO, families, and friends. That they be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray.

    For Ellendou In her battle with cancer, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness, for this we pray

    For LauraOntario, that her depression be lifted and the joy of life she seeks be returned to her. That she obtain the housing she wishes.That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For Nancynow that the answer to undiagnosed or diagnosed problems be revealed and treated, especially, for Sagina's daughter, Laura, Cherilynn, Tinkertude's daughter Ali, LauraOntario. Gods blessing and prayers for the ladies and gentlemen here, on BCO, families, and friends. That they be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. I pray for all of those struggling at their jobs while dealing with breast cancer, and for all of those who seek employment. Finally, since St. Francis of Assisi is the heavenly watcher over animals, I pray for the well-being of our pets, all those needing to be adopted, and all strays. For this we pray.

    For TeresainTucson, that God's path for each of us to be clear and for each of us to have the courage to follow it. Whatever happens with our living arrangements that it goes smoothly and as stress free as possible. That each persons trust in your guidance to bring them closer to You Dear God through their acceptance of your will. That all be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness.  For this we pray.

    For Kay1963, that continued recovery after surgery and conquering her LE. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For Jo1955, that continued recovery after surgery and that drain sites heal properly. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray.

    For Apple, that her brain tumor responds to treatment and no other tumors grow. That her brothers Lymphoma stablize and or go into remission. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For TheFuzzyLemmon, that her strength of conviction be supported, the tribulations she faces at present will resolve. That the joy of mental health be returned to her. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For mnmom, That her financial situation improves. That she and her children are kept safe from abuse. That they recover from theor recent accidentThat her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For sas-schatzi, that family are healed from their afflictions. That her mental and physical health improves. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For Paula, Laura E, and Squid, that they return to us. That the be strengthened. That their work life be less stressful. That their battles with LE be conquered. That their families and friends be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For mmm5, that her family situation continues to improve, financial difficulties resolve, the growth and mission of "Mother's Grace" thrives. For this we pray

    For the Moderators, that they be strengthened in their mission on BCO. That their pesonal lives are blessed with health, well being, love, contentment. For this we pray

     For SpecialK, whose gift of comforting others in so many threads is recognized. That she and her family be blessed with health, well being, love, contentment. For this we pray

    For lovemyfamilysomuch-  will pray for all my sisters and brother Frank.  Please keep my family and me in your prayers, for the strength to know and serve the Lord as He deserves and to keep God and our Blessed Mother first in our lives. For this we pray.

    For Torigirl- I pray that the treatments we have all received have done the job of eliminating, eradicating, and destroying every last cancer cell/malignancy in our bodies...that the any treatments we continue to take (or do) will do their jobs of preventing any recurrances or any new malignancies....that those treatments will not now or in the future cause us any damage...that we all be cured and healed from the evilness that once had invaded our bodies, and that we all live long, happy, healthy lives with all those we love...being the best versions of ourselves in the honor and glory of our Lord. I ask for blessing upon our families, that they are happy and healthy and living a life in accordance with our Lord. I ask for blessings upon all those that suffer needlessly each day...I ask for blessings for our military that do so much to keep our freedom ours...Bless my husband as he is deployed bringing him home safe and sound...bless our marriage, our love and our commitment to each other...I ask this in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ...AMEN-For teeballmom, That she have a healing from her cancer.That she and her family be blessed with health, well being, love, contentment. For this we pray

    For TigerBlood, that the MRI shows shrinkage of mass in the brain. That she and her family be blessed with health, well being, love, contentment. For this we pray

    For nonijones and Michello- for continued health for them and family. That they be blessed with health, well being, love and contentment

    Candie 1971-Mary , help of Christians , pray for us

    For msphil, for bco members, for those sufferring around the world for peace, for my family to be set free. For myself and husband and strengthening of our marriage. For this we pray

    Intentions for all BCO sisters and brothers an for our quiet friends, that we find healing of mind , body and spirit through our novena to St. Francis. This we pray.

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited May 2012

    Oh Frank!  I am so sorry!!  You are definitely in our prayers!

    Lots of intentions for this coming up Novena!  Dear St. Francis, hear our prayers and bring them to the feet of our precious Lord!

  • tinkertude
    tinkertude Member Posts: 1,998
    edited May 2012

    sas you are amazing!..

    There is always such comfort and peace to be found on this thread... thank you all!

  • sagina
    sagina Member Posts: 849
    edited May 2012

    Frank, I am soooo sorry, my heart hurts for you. Let fear be stricken away by the faith you have in the Lord, in His goodness, in His mercy, may you find His healing hands touch you, that you might sleep secure in His arms at night, and wake renewed in body and spirit to fight this awful disease. You are in my nightly prayers, God bless you Frank.

    SAS~ chemo affected my ability to play the guitar.  I had to re-learn several cords and still today I sometimes can't make my fingers get on the correct string.  My brain is telling my fingers were to go, but there is a miscommunication somewhere.....

    Tink~praying for health for both our girls.

    For the depressed, for the tired, for the weary today, Here's a Chris Tomlin song for you today "Let Faith Arise"

    Be still, there is a healer
    His love is deeper than the sea
    His mercy, it is unfailing
    His arms are fortress for the weak

    Let faith arise
    Let faith arise

    I lift my hands to believe again
    You are my refuge, You are my strength
    As I pour out my heart
    These things, I remember
    You are faithful, God, forever

    Be still, there is a river
    That flows from Calvary's tree
    A fountain for the thirsty
    Pure grace that washes over me

    Let faith arise
    Let faith arise

  • LauraOntario
    LauraOntario Member Posts: 60
    edited May 2012

    Thank you so much to everyone who prayed for my living situation.  An apartment opened up in the building I wanted. (It was started by Sister Lila Greco).  I am so happy.  I just hope I get in there.  I go to see it tomorrow at 10 a.m.This really is hard to believe.  They told me it was so unlikely.  Thank you again.

    Love,

    Laura 

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited May 2012

    Sag, you are wonderful to keep track of this.  I will pray for all my sisters and brother Frank.  Please keep my family and me in your prayers, for the strength to know and serve the Lord as He deserves and to keep God and our Blessed Mother first in our lives.  Amen. 

  • mnmom
    mnmom Member Posts: 1,841
    edited May 2012

    Sas, thank you! My heart & prayer go out to & for each one.

    I am still here,  had a dance with a deer ( it tried to go through the side of my car), totalled my car, my children & I are mostly unharmed. have been helping out an elderly couple & my folks. have a teen who listens but does not hear the word of the Lord, so now that I seem to have less time instead of more, more aches & stress, more financial worries, & more childrens issues... really praying that his will is some peace & continued safety.

    thank you all.

    edited for whatelse but type o'sEmbarassed

  • Cherilynn64
    Cherilynn64 Member Posts: 156
    edited May 2012

    Laura what incredibly good news!!! And I believe this shows the power of the prayer of this group - I am so so happy for you!!!! Please let us know what happens when you see it, I will keep praying!

    Frank, I have no words to say how sorry I am. I simply do not know what to say except that you will be prayed for by me and all the others on this site.......if God can make an apartment open up where there was none, we can certainly ask Him to get you better and recovered again! I'm sure this was an awful mental blow - I cannot imagine how you must be feeling, please just know we are with you in sprit across the Pond.

    Theresa, thank you for what you wrote about imagining being in Mary and Jesus' house - you brought me to tears, in a good way.  

    Cheri

  • frankh
    frankh Member Posts: 123
    edited May 2012

    Sisters

    Thank you for those kind words. It is so comforting to know that others are thinking and praying for me. One of the things, which I maintain has helped me keep going and has gotten me this far is Prayer and in particular the prayers of others.

    On another note I'm going to have to phone the clinic this morning. Having a bit of difficulty swallowing, still a bit nauseous and have noticed slight blood staining on my hankie but other than that I'm coping with this new regime, am still attending my office and generally going about life as usual. 

    Take care all.

    Frank

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    Frank, Oh dear, You are much in our thoughts and prayers.

    Well we start our novena tomorrow to St Francis I'm going to post the prayers to night for the early risers which I am not. Love to everyone and may our prayers be answered.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    This is not part of the novena , but it is a writing of St. Francis that was written by him after he went blind.

    This beautiful prayer, hymn to creation, is by St. Francis of Assisi. It's called "The Canticle.________________________________________________________________

    Most high, all-powerful, all good, Lord! All praise is yours, all glory, all honour And all blessing.

    To you alone, Most High, do they belong. No mortal lips are worthy To pronounce your name.

    All praise be yours, my Lord, through all that you have made, And first my lord Brother Sun, Who brings the day; and light you give to us through him.

    How beautiful is he, how radiant in all his splendour! Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.

    All praise be yours my Lord, through Brothers Wind and Air, And fair and stormy, all the weather's moods, By which you cherish all that you have made.

    All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Water, So useful, lowly, precious and pure.

    All praise be yours, my Lord, through Brother Fire, Through whom you brighten up the night. How beautiful is he, how gay! Full of power and strength.

    All praise be yours my Lord, through Sister Earth, our mother Who feeds us in her sovereignty and produces Various fruits with colored flowers and herbs.

    All praise be yours, my Lord, through those who grant pardon. For love of you; through those who endure Sickness and trial.

    Happy those who endure in peace, By you, Most High, they will be crowned.

    All praise be yours, my Lord, through Sister Death, From whose embrace no mortal can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin! Happy those She finds doing your will! The second death can do no harm to them.

    Praise and bless my Lord, and give him thanks, And serve him with great humility.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    To be started June 1st , 2012 ending on June 9th, 2012

    Novena of St. Francis
    NINE DAYS OF PRAYER IN ANY NECESSITY
    PETITIONING THE AID OF SAINT FRANCIS
    Prepared by the Franciscan Friars, T.O.R.

    A PRAYER FOR PEACE
    (To be said after every day's Novena)

    Lord, make me an instrument of peace
    Where there is hatred,Let me sow love;
    Where there is injury, pardon;
    Where there is doubt, faith;
    Where there is despair, hope;
    Where there is darkness, light;
    And where there is sadness, joy.
    O Divine Master grant that I may
    Not so much seek to be consoled
    As to console;
    To be understood,
    As to understand;
    For it is in giving that we
    Receive, it is in pardoning that
    We are pardoned.
    And it is in Dying that we are
    Born to Eternal life.

    DAY 1
    O God, come to my assistance.
    Prayer: Heavenly Father, You know all things and nothing is hidden from You. In Your mercy and kindness, and through the intercession of Saint Francis, come to my aid in my present distress and grant my humble petition (mention your request). Amen.
    Your offering today: Show your humility by doing a good deed for someone today. Conclude with the Prayer for Peace (top of page)

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 15,894
    edited June 2012

    Combined intentions for St Francis of Assisi Novena--June 1st to June 9th,2012 Sisters and friends of the Catholic thread. All faiths are invited to join. All novenas are said for 9 days. This novena has an initial prayer followed by a daily prayer. A rosary may be added , but is not a requirement of the novena. The entire novena is on the archives thread. A synopsis of each intention will be written, in reading , if this does not fulfill your intention , I will modify--PM me sheila.

    For Theresa,that her Profession as a Lay Franciscan, fulfill her trust in your guidance to bring her closer to You Dear God through the work she will do as a Lay Franciscan. May it deepen the love that she has for Dh Skip as they take this journey together. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. Dear St. Francis, hear our prayers and bring them to the feet of our precious Lord! For this we pray.

    For Sagina and family, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. That the answer to their undiagnosed problems be revealed and treated. For this we pray.

    For Tinkertude and ALI, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. That the answer to their undiagnosed problems be revealed and treated. For this we pray.

    For Frank, that his new treatment protocol results in a return to reduced tumor size and control of growth. That the new symptoms that he is experiencing -stop. That his whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray.

     For Cherilynn, that MW gets the help he needs, for him to realize I will always be willing to help him. For my mental health so I can move soon and start a new life. For this we pray

    For Dunesleeper, that her depression be lifted and the joy of life she seeks be returned to her. Her special intention of prayer for Debbie, Shell, and Dorothy. That she and friends be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. That the answer to their undiagnosed or diagnosed problems be revealed and treated. For this we pray.

    For Wilson33--who will be lighting a candle for all suffering, pain, misunderstood, waiting.  All emotions but mostly I shall be praying for understanding of God's will and healing through prayer, offering everything up for God - Gods blessing and prayers for the ladies and gentlemen here, on BCO, families, and friends. That they be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray.

    For Ellendou In her battle with cancer, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness, for this we pray

    For LauraOntario, that her depression be lifted and the joy of life she seeks be returned to her. That she obtain the housing she wishes.That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For Nancynowthat the answer to undiagnosed or diagnosed problems be revealed and treated, especially, for Sagina's daughter, Laura, Cherilynn, Tinkertude's daughter Ali, LauraOntario. Gods blessing and prayers for the ladies and gentlemen here, on BCO, families, and friends. That they be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. I pray for all of those struggling at their jobs while dealing with breast cancer, and for all of those who seek employment. Finally, since St. Francis of Assisi is the heavenly watcher over animals, I pray for the well-being of our pets, all those needing to be adopted, and all strays. For this we pray.

    For TeresainTucson, that God's path for each of us to be clear and for each of us to have the courage to follow it. Whatever happens with our living arrangements that it goes smoothly and as stress free as possible. That each persons trust in your guidance to bring them closer to You Dear God through their acceptance of your will. That all be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness.  For this we pray.

    For Kay1963, that continued recovery after surgery and conquering her LE. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For Jo1955, that continued recovery after surgery and that drain sites heal properly. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray.

    For Apple,that her brain tumor responds to treatment and no other tumors grow. That her brothers Lymphoma stablizes and or go into remission. For Jenn3 that she be strengthened and cancer into remission. That Apple and Jenn's  whole families be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For TheFuzzyLemmon, that her strength of conviction be supported, the tribulations she faces at present will resolve. That the joy of mental health be returned to her. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For mnmom,That her financial situation improves. That she and her children are kept safe from abuse. That they recover from their recent accident. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For sas-schatzi, that family are healed from their afflictions. That her mental and physical health improves. That her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For Paula, Laura E, and Squid, beaglesgirl-that they return to us. That they be strengthened. That their mental health be returned to them. That their work life be less stressful. That their battles with LE be conquered. That their families and friends be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. For this we pray

    For mmm5, that her family situation continues to improve, financial difficulties resolve, the growth and mission of "Mother's Grace" thrives. For friends Megan and Richard who are having difficulty with a twin pregnancy.For this we pray

    For the Moderators, that they be strengthened in their mission on BCO. That their personal lives are blessed with health, well being, love, contentment. For this we pray

     For SpecialK, whose gift of comforting others in so many threads is recognized. That she and her family be blessed with health, well being, love, contentment. For this we pray

    For lovemyfamilysomuch-  will pray for all my sisters and brother Frank.  Please keep my family and me in your prayers, for the strength to know and serve the Lord as He deserves and to keep God and our Blessed Mother first in our lives. For this we pray.

    For Torigirl- I pray that the treatments we have all received have done the job of eliminating, eradicating, and destroying every last cancer cell/malignancy in our bodies...that the any treatments we continue to take (or do) will do their jobs of preventing any recurrences or any new malignancies....that those treatments will not now or in the future cause us any damage...that we all be cured and healed from the evilness that once had invaded our bodies, and that we all live long, happy, healthy lives with all those we love...being the best versions of ourselves in the honor and glory of our Lord. I ask for blessing upon our families, that they are happy and healthy and living a life in accordance with our Lord. I ask for blessings upon all those that suffer needlessly each day...I ask for blessings for our military that do so much to keep our freedom ours...Bless my husband as he is deployed bringing him home safe and sound...bless our marriage, our love and our commitment to each other...I ask this in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ...AMEN-For teeballmom, That she have a healing from her cancer.That she and her family be blessed with health, well being, love, contentment. For this we pray

    For TigerBlood, that the MRI shows shrinkage of mass in the brain. That she and her family be blessed with health, well being, love, contentment. For this we pray

    For nonijones and Michello- for continued health for them and family. That they be blessed with health, well being, love and contentment

    Candie 1971- for my dad,  89 y/o, diagnosed with squamish cell skin cancer.  For my mom, 83 y/o, was diagnosed with stage 2 BC, now NED. They both have agressive forms of their cancer. May the Blessed Mother keep her arms wrapped tightly around them. For this we pray.

    For msphil, for bco members, for those suffering around the world for peace, for my family to be set free. For myself and husband and strengthening of our marriage. For this we pray

    Rohanna-- whose dear friend went for a simple procedure and contracted staff and has passed away. For her friends, family and Ro that grieves for her. That they find contentment and peace through you Oh Lord. For this we pray.

    Galsal--who is preparing for BC surgery, That all is uneventfully completed. For this we pray.

    For dogeyed GG, that the President keep close counsel with the Lord God Almighty, as he always does, for he has been given the voice for peace, the harmony for the earth, and the rhythm for the weak.  That a special happiness fill the fine hearts and minds of my husband and my mother.  That mercy be given to all who suffer and that the whole world be drawn together in spirit.  For this we pray.

    Intentions for all BCO sisters and brothers an for our quiet friends, that we find healing of mind , body and spirit through our novena to St. Francis. This we pray.

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited June 2012

    Sheila- thank you for this novena - so many prayer intentions!  I pray God answers them all.  What I like about this Franciscan novena is the offering.  Francis was a do-er not so much a preacher.  Francis was not a priest (he was a deacon), but had the highest regard for the priests, bishops and Popes of his time.

    Cherilynn - you're welcome. :-)  I love meditative (pick Scripture passage to meditate upon, like in the rosary) and contemplative prayer.  Everyone has their own prayer style... my DD likes conversational prayer.  Our CCD class said rote opening prayers before class... the prayers they *should* know by heart.  Then for closing prayer, I was more open to teaching them all forms of prayer... from song, to meditation, to contemplation, novenas, intentions, etc.  (Never centering prayer)  I wanted them to know that prayer life is rich and very personal.

    Frank, yes indeed, knowing that others are holding you up in prayer is priceless!  It's what got me through cancer treatment too.  God bless our prayer warriors! God bless and heal you too.

    "Life is full of missed opportunities. We wanted to do so much, but ended up doing so little. Did we try, at least? Not everyone is born a Saint Francis of Assisi, or a Saint Teresa of Calcutta, or a St. Elizabeth of Hungary - all people who excelled in valuing the other person. It takes a lifetime, sometimes, to treat people as we're taught to treat them by these good saints."  Fred Schaeffer, OFS

    I am grateful for the saint's examples, especially the Virgin Mother, as they lead us, point us to Jesus.  They show us, concretely, in their everyday struggles how to say YES to God and provide us the roadmaps to get to our heavenly home... they might be saints pointing us to Scripture, to Tradition, to Humility, whatever special grace God gave them to communicate Himself to us through them.  We are called to do the very same thing.  That good deed we do comes from GOD, not from us.  With each act of kindness that we do for someone, we are bringing God to them.

    Pax et bonum!

  • theresap60
    theresap60 Member Posts: 849
    edited June 2012

    Sheila- thank you for this novena - so many prayer intentions!  I pray God answers them all.  What I like about this Franciscan novena is the offering.  Francis was a do-er not so much a preacher.  Francis was not a priest (he was a deacon), but had the highest regard for the priests, bishops and Popes of his time.

    Cherilynn - you're welcome. :-)  I love meditative (pick Scripture passage to meditate upon, like in the rosary) and contemplative prayer.  Everyone has their own prayer style... my DD likes conversational prayer.  Our CCD class said rote opening prayers before class... the prayers they *should* know by heart.  Then for closing prayer, I was more open to teaching them all forms of prayer... from song, to meditation, to contemplation, novenas, intentions, etc.  (Never centering prayer)  I wanted them to know that prayer life is rich and very personal.

    Frank, yes indeed, knowing that others are holding you up in prayer is priceless!  It's what got me through cancer treatment too.  God bless our prayer warriors! God bless and heal you too.

    "Life is full of missed opportunities. We wanted to do so much, but ended up doing so little. Did we try, at least? Not everyone is born a Saint Francis of Assisi, or a Saint Teresa of Calcutta, or a St. Elizabeth of Hungary - all people who excelled in valuing the other person. It takes a lifetime, sometimes, to treat people as we're taught to treat them by these good saints."  Fred Schaeffer, OFS

    I am grateful for the saint's examples, especially the Virgin Mother, as they lead us, point us to Jesus.  They show us, concretely, in their everyday struggles how to say YES to God and provide us the roadmaps to get to our heavenly home... they might be saints pointing us to Scripture, to Tradition, to Humility, whatever special grace God gave them to communicate Himself to us through them.  We are called to do the very same thing.  That good deed we do comes from GOD, not from us.  With each act of kindness that we do for someone, we are bringing God to them.

    Pax et bonum!

  • sagina
    sagina Member Posts: 849
    edited June 2012

    Amen.

  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 2,467
    edited June 2012

    thank you Sheila

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