.=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. from Father Pat Umberger __________________________________________________ S E N D Y O U R P R A Y E R I N T E N T I O N S We'll remember your Intentions at Fatima, Lourdes and Spain! Fill out the easy on-line form and we'll take your prayer intentions along with us to Fatima, Lourdes and Spain. We'll remember them during our daily Masses throughout our 02-13 October Pilgrimage and in our daily prayers as well. Just follow the link from: www.frpat.com S A I N T F R A N C I S D A Y Saint Francis Day is Wednesday, 04 October. Learn more about this very popular Saint. Read about what God and Saint Francis would think about grass lawns. Check if there is a pet blessing near you on Saint Francis Day. There's a do-it-yourself pet blessing, too. Just follow the Link from: www.frpat.com/ _________________________________________________ .=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. From Father Pat Umberger .=: S C R I P T U R E F O R T H E D A Y :=. "Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the LORD; and I will heal them." ~Psalm 57:19 .=: M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y :=. When we look to God for strength to face responsibility and are quiet before God, God's healing touch can cause the divine quiet to flow into our very being. When in weakness we cry to God, God's touch can bring healing, the renewal of our courage, and the power to meet every situation and be victorious. When we faint by the way or are distracted by feelings of inferiority, then we can rely on the touch of God's spirit to support us on our way. Then we can arise and go forth with confidence. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I may lay myself open today to the healing touch of God. I pray that I may not falter or faint by the wayside, but renew my courage through prayer. .=: S C R I P T U R E S A N D S A I N T O F T H E D A Y := Scriptures: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/ Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/ .=: W E P R A Y :=. Sharon asks prayers for the healing of the marriage of her daughter and son-in-law. Betty ask for prayers her grandson who needs a good steady job. Nancy from PA requests prayers for a nephew and his wife that they may resolve their marriage problems and also for a friend who will undergo a mastectomy next week. Cindi requests prayers for many friends who are suffering from cancer. Marg asks prayers for several intentions. Frank asks for prayers for an employee having a kidney biopsy, that it be negative. Richard asks prayers for his marriage that he and his wife reconcile immediately. Florinda asks prayers as she has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Lymphoma. We pray for unity in our country and that we may build a Culture of Life. We pray for the safety of our troops, their safe return and their families at home. We pray for a deep and profound respect for life, and for the courage and willingness to stand up for life. We pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most. Have a good day! .=: A D A I L Y B L E S S I N G :=. http://message.viditalk.com/ver12/showvideo.asp?vid=38058.65105 For a video blessing from Father Pat, just click the link above. It is best viewed with a high speed Internet connection. May God Bless you and those you love, and keep you safe! Father Pat "Be still and know that I am God." ~Psalm 46:10 __________________________________________________ <MP>Morning Prayer is free, and comes from: Father Pat Umberger, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse in Wisconsin U.S.A. Web Site: www.frpat.com Evangelization (reaching out): www.cmonback.com .=: M A K E A D O N A T I O N ? :=. www.frpat.com/donation.htm .=: F O R W A R D I N G :=. Please leave these credits when doing so. based on "God Calling, by Two Listeners," A.J. Russell, ed. Forward to friends, but please leave this tag intact. .=: C H A N G E Y O U R S U B S C R I P T I O N :=. Unsubscribe from your old address before you subscribe with your new address. Use this link: www.frpat.com/morningprayer.htm#mp .=: S U B M I T A P R A Y E R :=. Intentions to be included with <MP>Morning Prayer: www.stpatz.com/prayers.htm