.=: M O R N I N G P R A Y E R :=. From Father Pat Umberger .=: S A I N T O F T H E D A Y :=. Sts. Marian and James (d. 259) Often, it's hard to find much detail from the lives of saints of the early Church. What we know about the third-century martyrs we honor today is likewise minimal. But we do know that they lived and died for the faith. Almost 2,000 years later, that is enough reason to honor them. Born in North Africa, Marian was a lector or reader; James was a deacon. For their devotion to the faith they suffered during the persecution of Valerian. Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/ .=: S C R I P T U R E S F O R T H E D A Y := {Paul} "Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear witness to the Gospel of God's grace." ~Acts 20:20-27 I do not pray for the world but for the ones you have given me, because they are yours, and everything of mine is yours and everything of yours is mine, and I have been glorified in them. And now I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, while I am coming to you." ~John 17:1-11a Scriptures: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/ .=: M E D I T A T I O N F O R T H E D A Y :=. Paul is completely faithful to the Lord's call and inspires may to believe in the risen Christ as the Messiah. His ministry puts him in considerable danger, but he continues on course, bearing witness to the Gospel of God's Grace. Jesus, in our Gospel today, prayers for the ones given Him by the Father. Their faith is strong, and they'll need to take over for Him when he returns to the Father. .=: P R A Y E R F O R T H E D A Y :=. I pray that I too, may be faithful to the Lord's call, and that my faith may inspire faith in others. I pray that I may not worry about danger, but seek the Lord with all my heart and carry on the work that Jesus began. .=: W E P R A Y :=. Jo asks prayers that son will sell his house quickly and for his job satisfaction. A member requests prayers for an 8th grade foster child who has been preparing to come into the Church and her foster mother will not give her permission to receive the sacraments and be confirmed with her class. For a Mother and Daughter, that they may forgive each other. Cathy requires prayers for her family to have a much improved financial situation and an increase in perseverance, hope, & faith. Henry asks for prayers for his wife and himself for successful cataract surgery. Grandmother asking prayers for granddaughter to be forgiving with her family and think about her choice to getting married outside the Church. Grandmother ask prayers for grandson who made wrong choice by taking a pocket knife to school and could possibly be expelled. Mary requests prayers for relatives who are one issue voters so God will broaden their minds and give them the wisdom to see that their Christian voting obligation entails looking at the WHOLE candidate. Bob asks prayers for his 88-year-old mother who is suffering pain in her back. Mother requests prayers for her daughter and grandchildren that God will protect them from danger. Alyce asks prayers for safe and healthy travel for her sister. Melva asks prayers for her parents who are moving, that they will sell their house and have a safe move. JaniceMarie asks prayers for her nephew and niece who are facing health challenges. Jan asks for prayers for her brother-in-law who had major surgery on Thursday and then suffered a heart attack on Friday and is to undergo an angiogram Monday. 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! 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. 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