Bad news
I had some bad news tonight, and ask for the support of prayers.
Not only for me.
Thanks!
22 November 2009
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Comment by Vincenzo — 22 November 2009 @ 11:02 pmVincenzo: Much appreciated. I always see you intentions on your blog
Comment by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf — 22 November 2009 @ 11:26 pm.
I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m certainly praying for you now.
Comment by Melania — 22 November 2009 @ 11:29 pmPraying for you Fr. Z. The Lord be praised for you and may He ever strengthen your steps.
Comment by Lurker 59 — 22 November 2009 @ 11:35 pmPraying for you father.
Comment by Norah — 22 November 2009 @ 11:36 pmPraying for you as well, Father. We appreciate all that you do for us.
Comment by Inkstain — 22 November 2009 @ 11:51 pmNot only for me. Actually, more for someone else.
Comment by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf — 22 November 2009 @ 11:52 pmGod knows for whom I am praying even if I don’t. Sending prayers your way, Father. (BTW, I accidentally filled out another registration form before, silly me, I realized that I was already registered. Hope that does not cause you any confusion or extra time. Sorry!)
Comment by ElizabethMahlou — 23 November 2009 @ 12:03 amFather, you are in my prayers.
Comment by rotaa — 23 November 2009 @ 12:24 amI got bad news of someone else. This is not only about me.
Comment by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf — 23 November 2009 @ 12:28 amI’ll pray for the other person too. However, I note that your twitter says you’re not feeling well, that you’re still very tired even after a nap. Are you getting sick?
Comment by Melania — 23 November 2009 @ 12:32 amI will pray for you both. God bless you, Fr Z.
Comment by BLC — 23 November 2009 @ 12:39 amPraying for you and the “someone else.”
Comment by Sacristymaiden — 23 November 2009 @ 12:58 amOn it.
Comment by DavidJ — 23 November 2009 @ 1:14 amSub tuum praesidium confugimus Sancta Dei Genetrix. Nostras deprecationes ne despicias in necessitatibus, sed a periculis cunctis libera nos semper Virgo gloriosa et benedicta. Amen.
Comment by Reginald Pole — 23 November 2009 @ 1:27 amSub tuum praesidium confugimus Sancta Dei Genetrix.
Amen.
Comment by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf — 23 November 2009 @ 1:28 amAn Ave and a Memorare for your intentions Father. I will post this in my blog.
Comment by thepinoycatholic — 23 November 2009 @ 2:37 amPrayers and very best wishes.
Comment by Dorothy — 23 November 2009 @ 3:06 amAs always.
Comment by Sieber — 23 November 2009 @ 4:14 amPrayers on the way, Father.
Comment by Suzanne Sadler — 23 November 2009 @ 4:34 amMy prayers, always.
Comment by Mariana — 23 November 2009 @ 4:39 amAll of my sacrifices this month are offered up for the special prayer intentions of others: this includes you and your “other”. Di meliora.
Comment by VivaLaMezzo — 23 November 2009 @ 6:11 amWill be adding your intentions as I pray at Mass this morning!
Comment by Frank H — 23 November 2009 @ 8:40 amI will be praying for you and the other person as well, Father.
Comment by frival — 23 November 2009 @ 8:40 amOur Lady knows who you want prayers for Father, I ask for her help.
Comment by Kimberly — 23 November 2009 @ 8:42 amIn prayer today.
Comment by worm — 23 November 2009 @ 8:50 amPraying
Comment by Supertradmom — 23 November 2009 @ 9:21 amMy prayers are with you!
Comment by ipadre — 23 November 2009 @ 9:26 amPrayers…
Comment by r.j.sciurus — 23 November 2009 @ 9:28 amPlease, Lord, give comfort and solace to those in need. May Your Peace reign in their hearts, enlighten them, console them and give them the confidence and the knowledge that You are with them now and forever. Holy Mary, Mother of God, intercede for us now and forever, Amen.
Comment by haleype — 23 November 2009 @ 9:43 amFather you are a “spiritual Father” to many…..God hears our prayers for you and your friend…may you be given God’s Holy Wisdom—-?in abundance! Thank You!
Comment by jmhj5 — 23 November 2009 @ 9:43 amGod Bless you!
A Memorare and my daily dedication for priests are for you and yours, good Father.
Comment by Thomas in MD — 23 November 2009 @ 9:43 amDone.
Comment by paterpetri — 23 November 2009 @ 9:52 amI will be praying for you and the other person(s). I’ve been including you Father in my daily prayer that is specifically for Priests. In this year for Priests a project sprang up to adopt in prayer a particular Priest. The names of each of the Priests in our Archdiocese were printed on prayer cards. We include that particular Priest in our daily prayer.
You and your intentions will be lifted up to the Lord and to Our Blessed Mother, Mary.
Comment by wanda — 23 November 2009 @ 9:55 amPrayers going up for your intention, Father.
Comment by chloesmom — 23 November 2009 @ 9:57 amPraying…
Comment by SophiaGrace — 23 November 2009 @ 10:11 amWill pray for you both, Father. I feel bad that we haven’t donated money lately, but we are trying to save up for an expensive adoption. We are trying to pray extra for you since we aren’t donating. We do appreciate all that you do and your blog. I will have the kids stop and say a pray for your situation right now. God bless.
Comment by Liz F — 23 November 2009 @ 10:13 amMy Angelus will be offered up for this intention.
AMDG,
Comment by JoeGarcia — 23 November 2009 @ 10:33 amPrayers
Comment by yatzer — 23 November 2009 @ 10:44 amDone.
Comment by Jason Keener — 23 November 2009 @ 10:51 amI have already said my daily Rosary; but one of my intentions is always ‘for all our priests and seminarians’.
So I will send up an extra Ave for you and the ‘someone else’.
Comment by irishgirl — 23 November 2009 @ 10:54 amPrayers here!
Comment by Cathy_of_Alex — 23 November 2009 @ 10:57 amPraying.
Comment by Suburbanbanshee — 23 November 2009 @ 11:37 amPraying for your intentions, Fr. Z.
Comment by Mike — 23 November 2009 @ 12:08 pmI pray that our Lady will place you with her Son and shelter you in her mantle as she did the Christ Child. God’s grace be with you & His will be done.
Comment by Rob Cartusciello — 23 November 2009 @ 12:19 pmPraying.
Comment by Nora — 23 November 2009 @ 1:44 pmI will offer a litany to the Sacred Heart for your friend at night prayers tonight. Praying for you as well.
Comment by Navarricano — 23 November 2009 @ 3:12 pmPraying for God’s will and your encouragement, Father.
Comment by AuroraChristina — 23 November 2009 @ 3:12 pmMother Mary is working on this intention, for both of you! She never lets us down, just as the Memorare says. God’s blessings!
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Praying for your intentions, Father.
Comment by AngelineOH — 23 November 2009 @ 5:24 pmYou are in my prayers Father
Comment by dimsum — 23 November 2009 @ 6:57 pmStill praying for your intention, Fr. God knows what is needed.
Comment by onesheep — 23 November 2009 @ 11:24 pmPraying for you and your intentions
Comment by DominiSumus — 24 November 2009 @ 9:54 amPrayers are being offered for your intentions.
Comment by MichaelD — 24 November 2009 @ 9:26 pm