Archive For The “Prayer” Category

Blessing Our Home in the New Year

By | January 29, 2012

Traditionally, houses are blessed annually on, or shortly after, the Feast of Theophany.  The blessing of homes by the holy waters from Theophany maintains the spiritual association between the family church and the parish, as well as again providing for the sharing of God’s spiritual gifts… for it is in this way that the grace [...]

Read more »

Her Best Patient Ever

By | December 29, 2011

David had his EEG done this morning and he was an incredible patient.  The technician said he was the best patient she had ever had.  And if you know David, you know what a terrible patient he usually is- this was a small miracle.  Thank you to all of you who were praying for him! [...]

Read more »

After Only Four Hours

By | December 29, 2011

We woke up at 3:45am and began the fifteen hour drive that ended at the ER in our city.  We had cut short our holiday with family because David had suddenly begun showing some strange symptoms.  I spoke with his pediatrician who ordered that we either go to the ER where we were or come [...]

Read more »

Another Angel in Heaven

By | December 19, 2011

Update:  Ali delivered a little boy at 2:45pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please pray for Ali and her family.  They found out that their 17 week old unborn child no longer has a heartbeat. You may remember that they  already have three precious babies in heaven. Lord have mercy…

Read more »

A Little Boy Named Andrew

By | December 12, 2011

I just spoke with Matushka Anna, and she delivered Andrew this evening at 6:45 (central time). Andrew is about the same size as Innocent: 1 ounce. I was told that he looks like his brother but has longer fingers. They are able to keep Andrew with them at all times. Her labor lasted most of [...]

Read more »

A Mother’s Love

By | December 2, 2011

She holds in her hand the only article of clothing that her child will wear. A gift made in love for her precious, unborn child. Once again I am at a loss for words…  

Read more »

We Have Everything

By | November 13, 2011

In Christ, we have everything… If you want to heal your wound, he is the doctor. If you are burning with fever, he is the fountain. If you are in need of help, he is strength. If you are in dread of death, he is life. If you are fleeing the darkness, he is light. [...]

Read more »

Memory Eternal, Cere

By | September 20, 2011

Sarah‘s stepmother, Cere, passed away at about 11:00 am. There will be a service at our parish this afternoon at 3:30. Sarah and her family will be leaving tomorrow to go back East for the funeral and to stay with her father for a while. Please pray for Sarah and her family. Thank you. Let [...]

Read more »

The Elevation of the True Cross

By | September 14, 2011

This day commemorates the finding of the True Cross Jesus Christ by Saint Helen, the mother of the Emperor Constantine. St Helen travelled to the Holy Land, dated by modern historians in 326-28, founding churches and establishing relief agencies for the poor. It was then that she discovered the hiding place of three crosses, believed [...]

Read more »

Another Prayer Request for Cere

By | September 13, 2011

I just spoke with Sarah, and Cere is not doing very well at all. Hospice came today and after taking her vitals, they told Sarah’s dad that she probably only has days left.  Please pray for Cere and all her loved ones. Thanks!

Related Posts with Thumbnails

Read more »