As parishioners of St. Christopher, we are a caring faith community.  You are invited to contribute your intentions so that we may all join in lifting them in prayer, for we know His promise:  "Where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them."  Matthew 18:20  May our relationship with God be strengthened, and may our capacity to love and be loved increase as our hearts reach out to each other. 

"Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live."  Psalm 116:2

"Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.  Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:6-7

"God speaks in the silence of the heart.  Listening is the beginning of prayer."  Mother Teresa

"We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties."  Oswald Chambers

In the words of Alfred Tennyson, "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of."   Quiet time with God spent thanking Him, seeking His will, listening . . . is a gift that you give yourself!   Never doubt the power of prayer!

10/23:  For family healing and unity, for all who are separated to be reunited, for all who are at odds to find common ground and  forgiveness, with God's grace. 

11/9:  For Keith Buhler, who is being treated at M.D. Anderson.  Please pray for healing and for his family.
For healing for Kyle Patin.

11/22:  For my brother-in-law, Marc Garcia's cancer to be healed with God's grace.

8/9:  Anna has just been diagnosed with a form of breast cancer that is very difficult to treat.  Please pray for healing and acceptance of the treatment that is to come and for God's hand on her and her physicians.

12/22:  Please grant eternal rest for Lucy R. Ruffino.  Please pray for Liz's continued healing, for Frank and Diana Lovecchio, and for guidance for me to do the Lord's will.

1/11:  Please pray for Leslie, who has learned of a return of her breast cancer, and for Laura, who is struggling with recovery from drug addiction and is also looking for employment.

1/12:  I pray that God will bless and protect the innocent in the fight against the pedophilia and child prostitution in our world and for cleansing and healing.

O Lord, I thank You for the gift of my children.  I know that they are not really mine, but Yours, given to me in trust.  Protect them, Lord, I pray, from all that is evil.  Help them to see the truth and beauty of all that is good.  Help them to see it first of all in me, and in my spouse, in the way we live.  Guide them each to the vocation You have chosen for them.  Lord, by Your grace, may I be a good parent to these children.  Help me to fulfill my mission, to "train them in the way that they should go" (Proverbs 22:6).  Help me to
reflect the wisdom and mercy that is Yours as heavenly Father.  But may I also be unafraid to challenge and discipline them when necessary.  Above all, may my children never doubt how precious they are to me, how deeply they are loved.  Amen.