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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited January 2015

    That sounds beautiful and peace-filled. God's angels are always there.

  • Redheaded1
    Redheaded1 Member Posts: 1,455
    edited January 2015

    Please take a moment to pray for a new member on the Illinois Ladies thread--Vanmama.  She is undergoing a bilateral Mastectomy today after being diagnosed Oct. 17th. 

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited January 2015

    May God bless Vanmama, her family and her medical team.

  • elainetherese
    elainetherese Member Posts: 1,635
    edited January 2015

    Vanmama has been added to my prayer list. Praying that her surgery and recovery go well.

  • redwolf8812
    redwolf8812 Member Posts: 580
    edited January 2015

    Prayers for Vanmama, her family, and medical team.

    - Penny

  • GrammyR
    GrammyR Member Posts: 297
    edited January 2015

    Redheaded- prayers for coming out for Vanmama as she undergoes her surgery.

    Also ladies if I could request a prayer for a neighbour "Naomi" who is in her 90s and walks slowly w/a walker. I discovered she is a Catholic and a member of my same church but unable to drive herself. Her daughter has late stage MS and in a sub-par nursing home. Poor lady is so worried about her 60 year old daughter. I plan to take her to church w/me as soon as she would like to go.

    Rene



  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited January 2015

    Rene, that's so kind of you. So sad that that lady has such worry about her daughter. I'm sure she will be happy to get to mass with you.

  • redwolf8812
    redwolf8812 Member Posts: 580
    edited January 2015

    Prayers for Rene, Naomi, and Naomi's daughter.

    - Penny

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited January 2015

    Beautiful video of planet earth and the variety of people and cultures that inhabit it.

    Soundtrack is the Lord's Prayer in Swahili, set to music by American composer Christopher Tin

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6qi393Z7L8

  • Redheaded1
    Redheaded1 Member Posts: 1,455
    edited January 2015


    Feelilng Feline-----Love this video clip.  Lifted my spirits just watching and listening.

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited January 2015

    Today is the start of the St Peregrine Novena. Thanks to redwolf8812 I found the Pray More Novenas site which makes it very easy to share them. These are the prayers for the first day of the St Peregrine Novena.

    Day 1 (January 19th) - Saint Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients

    Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

    Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of…

    (Mention your intentions)

    These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

    We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

    Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair

    We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

    A life of holiness like yours is more important that a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

    All Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

  • Redheaded1
    Redheaded1 Member Posts: 1,455
    edited January 2015

    Yes I joined that site also, thanks to redwolf----I wore (and still wear) a St Peregrine medal during all my treatments....

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited January 2015

    Another signed up novena-er here! Again thanks to Redwolf. The St. Peregrine novena is a perfect one to start out the new year with here.

  • GrammyR
    GrammyR Member Posts: 297
    edited January 2015


    Redwolf- posting this as I know you have started this ball rolling for praying our Novenas. This week our prayer is for all cancer patients- young, old, male, female, moms, dads, grandparents and children.

    St. Peregrine is the Patron Saint of Cancer Patients.

     St. Peregrine was known for his holiness but also for a miraculous healing that he received.  He was scheduled to have his leg amputated because of a cancerous growth. The night before the surgery, he prayed for healing, received a vision of Christ coming down from the cross to touch his leg and was completely healed.

    Find the Original Here: http://www.praymorenovenas.com/st-peregrine-novena/#ixzz3PIIqObYz

     

     

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited January 2015

    Day 2 (January 20th) - Saint Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients

    Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

    Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of…

    (Mention your intentions)

    These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

    We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

    Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair.
    Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope.

    We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

    A life of holiness like yours is more important that a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

    All Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

  • ronniekay
    ronniekay Member Posts: 657
    edited January 2015

    I receive the Novenas as well...thank you, Penny! Special intentions...healing for all.

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited January 2015
    Today, let's pray that all cancer patients and others who suffer from debilitating diseases or illnesses will be able to offer up their suffering in union with Jesus Christ.

    Pray that their suffering will bring them closer in union with Christ as He suffered when He was on this earth.

    Jesus understands our human feelings and sufferings. He is capable of carrying them for us, and He wants to. So pray that those who are suffering are able to turn it all over to Jesus.

    Here are the novena prayers for today:

    Day 3 (January 21st) - Saint Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients

    Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

    Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of…

    (Mention your intentions)

    These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

    We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

    Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair.
    Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope.
    Pray for us, that we will have the courage to offer up our suffering in unity with the Cross.

    We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

    A life of holiness like yours is more important than a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

  • GrammyR
    GrammyR Member Posts: 297
    edited January 2015

    Amen- I get them too by e- mail. Good reminder to turn off distractions and just pray!

  • ronniekay
    ronniekay Member Posts: 657
    edited January 2015

    You're so right, Grammy. I often wake up around midnight. Tonight, I read my TM's (they post at midnight on my center's site) & the new prayer was waiting for me. A time to find strength & hope...for all of us. Amen...Goodnight :)

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited January 2015
    Today let's pray that all cancer patients, as well as others dealing with chronic & life-threatening diseases, will be consoled. Let's pray that they will experience the healing presence and love of our Lord whether it be through prayer or through their interactions with others, especially through their family and friends.

    We also want to remember in a special way to pray for all the families and friends who know someone suffering with cancer; may God console them too.

    Here are the novena prayers for today:

    Day 4 (January 22nd) - Saint Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients

    Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

    Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of…

    (Mention your intentions)

    These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

    We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

    Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair.
    Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope.
    Pray for us, that we will have the courage to offer up our suffering in unity with the Cross.
    Pray for us, that the loneliness of our suffering will be consoled.

    We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

    A life of holiness like yours is more important than a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited January 2015
    While St. Peregrine was cured of his cancer miraculously, many people will not experience that same healing. But everyone does have the chance of enjoying an even greater reward: everlasting life with God.

    So today let's pray for everyone suffering and nearing death. Let's pray that through their faith, they will not be afraid of death but will have hope in everlasting life with God.

    Let's pray that their fear will be relieved, and that their hope will be strengthened.

    Here are the novena prayers for today:

    Day 5 (January 23rd) - Saint Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients

    Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

    Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of…

    (Mention your intentions)

    These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

    We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

    Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair.
    Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope.
    Pray for us, that we will have the courage to offer up our suffering in unity with the Cross.
    Pray for us, that the loneliness of our suffering will be consoled.
    Pray for us, that the fear of death will be replaced with the hope of everlasting life.

    We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

    A life of holiness like yours is more important than a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited January 2015
    Through the witness of the saints, we know that suffering has meaning. Many saints accepted suffering while others even asked for more of it. They did so because they were motivated by love and by a desire to join Christ in redemptive suffering - however painful and long.

    Let's pray today for all cancer patients and others who are suffering. Let's pray that their suffering will not rob them of joy.

    Here are the novena prayers for today:

    Day 6 (January 24th) - Saint Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients

    Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

    Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of…

    (Mention your intentions)

    These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

    We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

    Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair.
    Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope.
    Pray for us, that we will have the courage to offer up our suffering in unity with the Cross.
    Pray for us, that the loneliness of our suffering will be consoled.
    Pray for us, that the fear of death will be replaced with the hope of everlasting life.
    Pray for us, that our suffering will not rob us of joy.

    We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

    A life of holiness like yours is more important than a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited January 2015
    When the saints suffered, they allowed that suffering to bring them closer to Christ on the cross. They became Christ-like, even, through each pain and affliction they suffered from. Instead of becoming selfish because of their pain and suffering, they became even more selfless.

    So today let's pray that all cancer patients and others who suffer will become more selfless through their suffering, like the saints.

    And while we reflect on true selflessness, let's also remember to pray for everyone else's needs and intentions during this novena.

    Here are the novena prayers for today:

    Day 7 (January 25th) - Saint Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients

    Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

    Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of…

    (Mention your intentions)

    These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

    We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

    Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair.
    Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope.
    Pray for us, that we will have the courage to offer up our suffering in unity with the Cross.
    Pray for us, that the loneliness of our suffering will be consoled.
    Pray for us, that the fear of death will be replaced with the hope of everlasting life.
    Pray for us, that our suffering will not rob us of joy.
    Pray for us, that in our pain we will not become selfish but ever more selfless.

    We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

    A life of holiness like yours is more important than a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited January 2015

    Amen

  • redwolf8812
    redwolf8812 Member Posts: 580
    edited January 2015

    Amen. :-) Penny

  • mary82965
    mary82965 Member Posts: 7
    edited January 2015

    Hi Everyone - I would love to follow along and pray with you all! I have been reciting the rosary and listening to the Divine Mercy Chaplet (sung) as well as the St. Peregrine Novena. Christ told us that when "two or more are gathered in my name.... there am I in their midst... and whatsoever they ask, I will give to them!"


    Happy Sunday!

  • elainetherese
    elainetherese Member Posts: 1,635
    edited January 2015

    Amen.

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Member Posts: 5,145
    edited January 2015

    Welcome Mary Nerdy

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited January 2015

    Mary, I'm very glad that you are joining us in praying this novena. Prayers are always welcome here, whether you post about it or not.

    With as many advances as there are in medicine and science, it's easy to look to doctors for a cure and a fix to our suffering. Its easy to depend on them.

    And while doctors are important, helpful, and can provide life-saving treatments, everything is ultimately in God's hands.

    So today let's pray that we all may come to depend more on God through our suffering.

    Here are the novena prayers for today:

    Day 8 (January 26th) - Saint Peregrine Novena for Cancer Patients

    Dear holy servant of God, St. Peregrine, we pray today for healing.

    Intercede for us! God healed you of cancer and others were healed by your prayers. Please pray for the physical healing of…

    (Mention your intentions)

    These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

    We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us…

    Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair.
    Pray for us, that we may persevere in hope.
    Pray for us, that we will have the courage to offer up our suffering in unity with the Cross.
    Pray for us, that the loneliness of our suffering will be consoled.
    Pray for us, that the fear of death will be replaced with the hope of everlasting life.
    Pray for us, that our suffering will not rob us of joy.
    Pray for us, that in our pain we will not become selfish but ever more selfless.
    Pray for us, that this sickness will teach me to depend more and more on God.

    We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

    A life of holiness like yours is more important than a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

    Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

  • Redheaded1
    Redheaded1 Member Posts: 1,455
    edited January 2015

    Amen


     

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