Thursday, January 15, 2009
David Parkes
Just yesterday, I attended a speech at our Church given by David Parkes. He was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and was miraculously healed by our Lord, despite his disbelief. Additionally, his son's story, Ken, was astounding. Padre Pio, even as a prayer card, has the power to intercede with miraculous results.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Assistance
Most recently, one of my dear friends contacted me to ask a question about auto-immune diseases. My friend's mother has lupus and is taking medication for it. However, some of the side effects of the medicine used to treat the disease have left her struggling with depression and anxiety. I'm sure the disease has a lot to do with these two symptoms as well.
My faith has been and will always be a source of magnificent strength. Attending mass and our weekly sessions are necessary for me to communicate my thanks and appreciation to our Lord for blessing me with a family and friends that are supportive.
My faith has been and will always be a source of magnificent strength. Attending mass and our weekly sessions are necessary for me to communicate my thanks and appreciation to our Lord for blessing me with a family and friends that are supportive.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The Wisdom of My Father
The Wisdom of My Father
My father grew up in an age and time that would have easily resulted in incarceration or death for those of us who never had to face discrimination at every corner. His ability not only to pursue his own achievements and accomplishments, but provide our family with guidance, discipline, morals, ethics, and wisdom, at a time that demanded “tough-nosed” responses to adversity or hardships is quite remarkable.
In the face of adversity and without adequate rest or sleep, my father has always placed his family’s needs before his own. Even when faced with the difficulty of providing urgent medical care for his son, which required taking trips to El Paso regardless of the time and on a budget of $XX per month, keeping in mind that he still had to go to work the next day.
Our actions or inactions while confronted with situations that would typically leave most of us cowering are definitely a true gauge of our character. For this reason, it becomes essential for us, his sons, to express how our father has been an inspirational and motivating source of encouragement and support.
My father grew up in an age and time that would have easily resulted in incarceration or death for those of us who never had to face discrimination at every corner. His ability not only to pursue his own achievements and accomplishments, but provide our family with guidance, discipline, morals, ethics, and wisdom, at a time that demanded “tough-nosed” responses to adversity or hardships is quite remarkable.
In the face of adversity and without adequate rest or sleep, my father has always placed his family’s needs before his own. Even when faced with the difficulty of providing urgent medical care for his son, which required taking trips to El Paso regardless of the time and on a budget of $XX per month, keeping in mind that he still had to go to work the next day.
Our actions or inactions while confronted with situations that would typically leave most of us cowering are definitely a true gauge of our character. For this reason, it becomes essential for us, his sons, to express how our father has been an inspirational and motivating source of encouragement and support.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Psalm 139
This is truly one of the nicest, most poignant Psalms. Please take a look at the whole thing.
Prayer of Serenity
God grant me the serentiy to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Prayer for Health
Lord, I thank You for the blessings of good health that I and those dear to me have enjoyed. May we continue to experience health in every aspect of our lives. Restore physical health in those of us weakened with illness, peace to those troubled with worry, and comfort to those discouraged with problems.
Help us find in the days of our strength a faith and trust in You and a love for one another to guide us through any health challenge we may face now or in the future. Amen.
Help us find in the days of our strength a faith and trust in You and a love for one another to guide us through any health challenge we may face now or in the future. Amen.
Prayer During Illness
O God and Father, I offer You my illness and suffering in union with the sufferings of Your Son, Jesus Christ. You willed that He should suffer for the salvation of the world. May I now strengthen my resolve to do God’s will and be an example to others who suffer.
If it is in Your plan, may I be restored to health so I can continue to serve You in holiness and wholeness. If not, give me the understanding to accept the cross, the humility to accept the help of others, and the grace to see Your purpose in all the events of my life. Amen.
If it is in Your plan, may I be restored to health so I can continue to serve You in holiness and wholeness. If not, give me the understanding to accept the cross, the humility to accept the help of others, and the grace to see Your purpose in all the events of my life. Amen.
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