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Please pray for the repose of James Foley's soul. Jim is the American reporter who was kidnapped while reporting in Syria almost two years ago. Today the news is reporting that ISIS beheaded him and posted the video of the killing on the internet.
Also, please pray for his family, who is suffering so terribly right now. His parents are members of my parish. His mom released this statement just a short while ago:
"We have never been prouder of our son Jim. He gave his life trying to expose the world to the suffering of the Syrian people."
"We implore the kidnappers to spare the lives of the remaining hostages. Like Jim, they are innocents. They have no control over American government policy in Iraq, Syria or anywhere in the world.
"We thank Jim for all the joy he gave us. He was an extraordinary son, brother, journalist and person. Please respect our privacy in the days ahead as we mourn and cherish Jim."
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Praying for his family as they grieve. 
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Praying for them.
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So horrible.
Praying for this family and for peace in the world.
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I have been praying all day. So sad and horrific. Each day I am sickened by the reports of the inhuman cruelty of ISIS, and the terrible suffering of Christians and other religious minorities.
Jim Foley was a great journalist - I had watched his interview with Bill O'Reilly a while ago - and I had been so impressed by his sincerity in wanting to let the world know what was happening inside Syria.
Let us pray too for the other American journalists being held. And for our world - Lord have mercy on us.
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Jim Foley's own words. May he rest in peace and may his family be comforted in the knowledge that their son truly knew what matters in this life. Praying for all those in harm's way and for an end to the inhumanity.
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I have been praying since I heard the sad news, whenever his name pops into my head or I hear it on the radio.
I was struck by the peace in his parents' voices during their press conference. It was clear they are sad and horrified, but their love for their son really came through.
May God grant Jim eternal rest and give Jim's family His peace at this sad time in their lives.
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Praying for persecuted Christians and protection against Muslim aggression, as well as for their conversion:
Litany of Loreto and Lepanto
Litany for Persecuted Christians
Lord, have mercy upon them.
Christ, have mercy upon them.
Lord, have mercy upon them.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
have mercy upon them.
God the Son,
Redeemer of the world,
have mercy upon them.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy upon them.
Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy upon them.
Holy Mary, pray for them.
Holy Mother of God, pray for them.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for them.
Mary, help of Christians, pray for them.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for them.
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for them.
Our Lady of Victory, pray for them.
St. Joseph, pray for them.
St. Michael the Archangel, pray for them.
St. Gabriel the Archangel, pray for them.
St. Raphael the Archangel, pray for them.
St. Francis of Assisi, pray for them.
St. Anthony of Padua, pray for them.
St. Peter Claver, pray for them.
St. Gemma Galgani, pray for them.
St. Padre Pio, pray for them.
St. Bernard and Companions, you 5 Holy Franciscan Martyrs, pray for them.
St. Antonio Primaldo and Companions, pray for them.
Bl. Marco D’Aviano, pray for them.
Sister Candida Colomba Falchinetti, pray for them.
St. Casilda of Toledo, pray for them.
Bl. Peter the Venerable, pray for them.
Sister Mary de Mandat Grancey, pray for them.
St. John Capistrano, pray for them.
St. Charbel, pray for them.
Bl. Ramon Lull, pray for them.
Bl. Charles de Foulcauld, pray for them.
Bl. Miriam Baouardy, pray for them.
7 Holy Trappist Martyrs of Our Lady of Atlas, pray for them.
St. John XXIII, pray for them.
St. Pius V, pray for them.
Sister Catherine of Cardona, pray for them.
Ven. Maria de Jesus de Agreda, pray for them.
Bishop Luigi Padovese, pray for them.
St. Camilla Battista da Varano, pray for them.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously, hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
In His infinite love and mercy may our Lord Jesus Christ grant heavenly protection and grace to all who are persecuted for the sake of the Christian faith. In Jesus holy Name, Amen +
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May perpetual light shine upon Jim Foley. I read Jim Foley's article from a few years ago yesterday on Marquette's website. From that article, he sounds like a faithful Catholic.
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I'm taking comfort that he was a prayerful man. But oh, so heartbreaking and tragic. May he rest in peace.
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